Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Synchronicity
Synchronicity is a psychological phenomenon where two or more events occur simultaneously in a way that is meaningfully related, despite having no apparent causal connection.
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Social Control: The Self-police Parade
The concept of the Self-Police Parade, as referenced by Robert Calvert, the lyricist and vocalist of the band Hawkwind, is a thought-provoking metaphor that reflects on societal control and the resultant self-regulation of the individual.
Activism
Fritz Lang’s Metropolis – A prophecy delivered?
Fritz Lang’s Metropolis is a ground-breaking film that delves into several profound themes and messages he chose to comment on, in 1927. As well as being a cinematic masterpiece of it’s day, the film offered commentary on potential societal conditions, based on the evidence that he perceived was available and he felt pertinent at the time.
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Salutogenic Model of Health
The salutogenic model, proposed by Aaron Antonovsky in the late 1970s, is a theoretical framework that focuses on factors that support human health and well-being,
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Organismic Processes and the Organismic Self
Carl Rogers, in his person-centred approach to therapy, emphasized the inherent potential for growth within each individual. He believed that individuals possess a natural drive towards self-actualization (Rogers, 1961), a process of becoming the best version of oneself. This drive is rooted in what he called Organismic Processes – the innate, biological tendencies that guide our development and well-being.
Agenda-Setting Theory
The Psychological Theories of Propaganda
This page is a collection of Psychological theories of political and social controls theories, which started being investigated and implemented during World War II
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Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)
Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) is a fascinating field that combines elements of psychology, communication, and personal development.
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Social Control, Manipulation, Programming, and Brainwashing
The concepts of social control, manipulation, and brainwashing have rich histories and are intertwined with various social, psychological, and political theories.
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AI News: Elon Musk in bid for OpenAI and ChatGPT
The recent news of Elon Musk’s bid to take over OpenAI, owner of the ChatGPT family of AI products touches on some critical, high-stakes issues
AI Governance and Ethics
AI Gov: Ethical Dilemmas – AI-based enforcement
AI Governance and Ethics Ethical Dilemmas – AI-based enforcement The concept of AI-based enforcement in society—such as an implant that directly influences an individual’s thoughts to prevent criminal behaviour—raises profound ethical, legal, and philosophical concerns. The idea of directly controlling or altering human thoughts to prevent crime might seem like Read more…