Charlottesville Psychiatrists Challenge Official Reality

Bernard D. Beitman M.D. on November 16, 2022 in Connecting with Coincidence

Near-death experiences, reincarnation, and meaningful coincidences research require the development of a new paradigm.

Near-death experiences, reincarnation, and meaningful coincidences research require the development of a new paradigm.

The Socratic Method and Its Pitfalls

Neel Burton M.D. on November 15, 2022 in Hide and Seek

The Socratic method remains popular in education and has also been adapted for psychotherapy. But what are its pitfalls and how can they be mitigated?

The Socratic method remains popular in education and has also been adapted for psychotherapy. But what are its pitfalls and how can they be mitigated?

A Japanese Perspective on Humanistic Psychology

Edward Hoffman Ph.D. on November 12, 2022 in The Peak Experience

The Japanese mindset, which created Zen Buddhism, may have important insights into humanistic psychology.

The Japanese mindset, which created Zen Buddhism, may have important insights into humanistic psychology.

Who Actually Reads Journal Articles?

Christopher Dwyer Ph.D. on November 10, 2022 in Thoughts on Thinking

A Personal Perspective: Open access to everyone in society is all well and good, but if no one reads your research, what difference does it actually make?

A Personal Perspective: Open access to everyone in society is all well and good, but if no one reads your research, what difference does it actually make?

The Racial Allegory of Black Panther

Mikhail Lyubansky Ph.D. on November 10, 2022 in Between the Lines

In addition to the literal tales, the Black Panther stories can also be understood allegorically, where characters represent different aspects of contemporary racial reality.

In addition to the literal tales, the Black Panther stories can also be understood allegorically, where characters represent different aspects of contemporary racial reality.

Can Anthropology Save Our Minds?

Guy P. Harrison on November 9, 2022 in About Thinking

A little anthropology goes a long way against false narratives about humankind.

A little anthropology goes a long way against false narratives about humankind.

What We All Want and Need but Can't Control

Jeffrey S. Nevid, Ph.D., ABPP on November 9, 2022 in The Minute Therapist

Are you a people pleaser? How is that working out? Here's how to ground your self-esteem in things you can control, rather than approval from others.

Are you a people pleaser? How is that working out? Here's how to ground your self-esteem in things you can control, rather than approval from others.

The Ephemeral Beauty of Meaningful Coincidences

Bernard D. Beitman M.D. on November 4, 2022 in Connecting with Coincidence

Not all serendipities are about the future. Some are about now.

Not all serendipities are about the future. Some are about now.

Why Consciousness Research Should Be Conducted by Romantics

Marc Wittmann Ph.D. on November 1, 2022 in Sense of Time

The romantics saw science and poetry as an integrated whole. Consciousness is a mystery that necessitates such a romantic approach.

The romantics saw science and poetry as an integrated whole. Consciousness is a mystery that necessitates such a romantic approach.

Engaging With Philosophy to Bring About "The Good Life"

Jennifer Baker Ph.D. on November 1, 2022 in For the Love of Wisdom

What did it take to write "The Good Life Method?" A lot of time teaching in a college classroom, ample feedback from students, and more than 14 different philosophical views.

What did it take to write "The Good Life Method?" A lot of time teaching in a college classroom, ample feedback from students, and more than 14 different philosophical views.

What the DART Mission Says About Human Nature and the Economy

Louis Putterman Ph.D. on October 31, 2022 in The Good, The Bad, The Economy

Worrying that an asteroid like the one that did in the last dinosaurs might be headed our way? Fear less.

Worrying that an asteroid like the one that did in the last dinosaurs might be headed our way? Fear less.

Why I Don't Believe in Bucket Lists

Liane Gabora Ph.D. on October 27, 2022 in Mindbloggling

Whatever is on your mind affects what part of the new experience you pay attention to, how you react to it, how it gets etched into your memory, and how you derive meaning from it.

Whatever is on your mind affects what part of the new experience you pay attention to, how you react to it, how it gets etched into your memory, and how you derive meaning from it.

The Happiness of Not Thinking

Steve Taylor Ph.D. on October 21, 2022 in Out of the Darkness

Our culture overvalues thinking. Thought should be a tool that we can pick up when we need it and then set down again.

Our culture overvalues thinking. Thought should be a tool that we can pick up when we need it and then set down again.

Why Those Most Hostile to Sex May Enjoy It Best

Aaron Ben-Zeév Ph.D. on October 19, 2022 in In the Name of Love

Religious attitudes toward sex are often hostile. However, studies indicate that religious rather than secular people enjoy sex most. How does this make sense?

Religious attitudes toward sex are often hostile. However, studies indicate that religious rather than secular people enjoy sex most. How does this make sense?

How Forgiving a Person and Transcending Your Anger Differ

Robert Enright Ph.D. on October 18, 2022 in The Forgiving Life

Popular views of forgiveness center on transcending anger. As you stop being angry, the other has no power over you. Yet forgiving is far more than waving goodbye to your anger.

Popular views of forgiveness center on transcending anger. As you stop being angry, the other has no power over you. Yet forgiving is far more than waving goodbye to your anger.

Fresh Perspective for the Science Vs. Religion Debate

Charles Johnston MD on October 17, 2022 in Cultural Psychiatry

Today we are beginning to sense that thinking in larger ways about science and religion might be an option. Framing understanding creatively provides a provocative way to do so.

Today we are beginning to sense that thinking in larger ways about science and religion might be an option. Framing understanding creatively provides a provocative way to do so.

What Is Metamodern Spirituality?

Gregg Henriques Ph.D. on October 17, 2022 in Theory of Knowledge

A new vision of science and spirituality is emerging. Recently, a group exploring these issues met and engaged with the concept of goodness.

A new vision of science and spirituality is emerging. Recently, a group exploring these issues met and engaged with the concept of goodness.

The Debate Over Psychiatric Diagnosis

Justin Garson Ph.D. on October 17, 2022 in The Biology of Human Nature

A small but vocal group of mental health professionals and service users promotes alternatives to psychiatric diagnosis. It's time to hear them out.

A small but vocal group of mental health professionals and service users promotes alternatives to psychiatric diagnosis. It's time to hear them out.

How a Land Inhabits Its People

Liane Gabora Ph.D. on October 15, 2022 in Mindbloggling

Acknowledging a land’s previous inhabitants may reinforce the notion that what matters about a land is the humans that inhabit it.

Acknowledging a land’s previous inhabitants may reinforce the notion that what matters about a land is the humans that inhabit it.

Action vs. Contemplation? Finding Answers in Empathy

Ravi Chandra M.D., D.F.A.P.A. on October 13, 2022 in The Pacific Heart

The debate between active and contemplative lives goes back millennia. Summit and Vermeule's 2018 book is a great summation of Western thought. Empathy helps break the impasse.

The debate between active and contemplative lives goes back millennia. Summit and Vermeule's 2018 book is a great summation of Western thought. Empathy helps break the impasse.

The First 4 Fundamentals About Consciousness and the Brain

Ezequiel Morsella Ph.D. on October 9, 2022 in Consciousness and the Brain

Consciousness is associated with a subset of all brain processes and regions.

Consciousness is associated with a subset of all brain processes and regions.

Finding Romance in Reality

Gregg Henriques Ph.D. on October 5, 2022 in Theory of Knowledge

It is time we shift our worldview. We are not just a bunch of chemicals; we are an unfolding wave of energy and information seeking growth.

It is time we shift our worldview. We are not just a bunch of chemicals; we are an unfolding wave of energy and information seeking growth.

Being Rational Versus Being Reasonable

Susi Ferrarello Ph.D. on October 4, 2022 in Lying on the Philosopher's Couch

Being right is not always the same as being rational. Emotions also count when it comes to articulating our reasons.

Being right is not always the same as being rational. Emotions also count when it comes to articulating our reasons.

Are Mental Disorders Evolved Cognitive Styles?

Justin Garson Ph.D. on October 3, 2022 in The Biology of Human Nature

Recent research suggests that disorders such as ADHD, bipolar disorder, dyslexia, autism, and schizophrenia might actually exist to aid group survival.

Recent research suggests that disorders such as ADHD, bipolar disorder, dyslexia, autism, and schizophrenia might actually exist to aid group survival.

How to Adopt an Invincible 'I Can and I Will' Philosophy

Mark Travers Ph.D. on October 2, 2022 in Social Instincts

New research teaches us how to be more self-motivated.

New research teaches us how to be more self-motivated.

The Nostalgic Pull of Old Technology

Aditi Subramaniam, Ph.D. on October 1, 2022 in Parenting from a Neuroscience Perspective

Do you have a fondness for an old phone that you used decades ago? You're not alone. Psychology can explain our feelings of tech-nostalgia.

Do you have a fondness for an old phone that you used decades ago? You're not alone. Psychology can explain our feelings of tech-nostalgia.

Derealization, Concern, and the Feeling of Reality

John T. Maier on September 29, 2022 in Philosophy and Therapy

Thinking about the psychiatric phenomenon of derealization sheds light on philosophical questions about our reality experience.

Thinking about the psychiatric phenomenon of derealization sheds light on philosophical questions about our reality experience.

How to Make Yourself Miserable on 2 Million Dollars a Year 

Jeffrey S. Nevid, Ph.D., ABPP on September 28, 2022 in The Minute Therapist

When is enough enough?

When is enough enough?

2 Ways to Enhance Your YOLO Philosophy

Mark Travers Ph.D. on September 21, 2022 in Social Instincts

A you-live-only-once mindset boosts thrill-seeking behavior. Here's how to manage its effects.

A you-live-only-once mindset boosts thrill-seeking behavior. Here's how to manage its effects.

Grandiose Delusions and the Meaning of Life

Justin Garson Ph.D. on September 20, 2022 in The Biology of Human Nature

Recent research suggests that delusions of grandeur might give people a powerful sense of meaning, purpose and significance. This research has profound implications.

Recent research suggests that delusions of grandeur might give people a powerful sense of meaning, purpose and significance. This research has profound implications.