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Explorations in Positive Psychology

Toward A Better Mindset

Self-Sabotage
AI and Our Future Roundabout

Bruce Wilson Ph.D. on May 22, 2023

Using the term “black box” to refer to AI is notable in that the black box is usually what we look for after an accident, not before.

Using the term “black box” to refer to AI is notable in that the black box is usually what we look for after an accident, not before.

Cognition
Turning What-Ifs Into Why-Nots

Bruce Wilson Ph.D. on May 7, 2023

We cannot be passive about change, we will have to navigate adversity through our psychological well-being.

We cannot be passive about change, we will have to navigate adversity through our psychological well-being.

Anxiety
The Skill of Self-Forgetting

Bruce Wilson Ph.D. on April 16, 2023

Another method used to self-forget is the Japanese Zen ink paintings of sumi-e, which are part of the Nishida Philosophy.

Another method used to self-forget is the Japanese Zen ink paintings of sumi-e, which are part of the Nishida Philosophy.

Deception
When Pretending Turns Into Self-Deception

Bruce Wilson Ph.D. on April 14, 2023

Biased information-gathering, biased reasoning, and biased recollections will affect the way we seek information that supports what we want to believe.

Biased information-gathering, biased reasoning, and biased recollections will affect the way we seek information that supports what we want to believe.

Denial
A Truncated Lifestyle

Bruce Wilson Ph.D. on April 3, 2023

Is it possible that many of the issues people face today are related to a shift to a more truncated lifestyle?

Is it possible that many of the issues people face today are related to a shift to a more truncated lifestyle?

Trauma
Trauma in Iconic Film

Bruce Wilson Ph.D. on March 20, 2023

Trauma breaks down our protective frames. The rebuilding of our protective frames will invariably be part of the necessary treatment protocol for recovery.

Trauma breaks down our protective frames. The rebuilding of our protective frames will invariably be part of the necessary treatment protocol for recovery.

Attention
How to Achieve Digital Mindfulness

Bruce Wilson Ph.D. on February 28, 2023

Inattentive of the skills for a more mindful utilization of technology, compulsive distraction will continue to impact our purpose, our meaningfulness, and our lives.

Inattentive of the skills for a more mindful utilization of technology, compulsive distraction will continue to impact our purpose, our meaningfulness, and our lives.

Procrastination
Procrastinate Later

Bruce Wilson Ph.D. on February 26, 2023

Social media and smartphones, which have led many down a pathway to distraction-addiction, are creating more and more avenues for procrastination.

Social media and smartphones, which have led many down a pathway to distraction-addiction, are creating more and more avenues for procrastination.