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6.6Thuggistry
2025-09-17 • social sciences belief epistemology psychology skepticism
The post discusses the complexities of belief and skepticism in the context of social learning and epistemology. It contrasts the views of anthropologists Rob Boyd and Dan Sperber on how humans learn from others, highlighting the ...
The post critiques psychology's shortcomings while celebrating its successes, advocating for rigorous, quantifiable methods to enhance understanding of human behavior.
Total solar eclipses act as focal points that enhance coordination among potential rebels, increasing the likelihood of uprisings in regions experiencing them.
The post critiques debunked psychological concepts like learning styles and implicit bias, exploring why misconceptions persist despite evidence to the contrary.
Hypocrisy is framed as an evolutionary adaptation that allows humans to navigate social hierarchies by justifying primal impulses, akin to how AI models operate.
Moral judgment drives aggression and violence, as illustrated by Njáls saga, while moralistic punishment can help prevent cycles of revenge.
Human behavior is primarily shaped by situational factors rather than personality, suggesting that improving environments can lead to better outcomes in various contexts.
In Part III of the series, the author refines a formula for understanding human behavior, emphasizing the roles of both the individual and their situation. The text discusses how human nature is shaped by evolutionary history and ...
This post explores the concept that human behavior is significantly influenced by situational factors, alongside individual history. It discusses the evolutionary history of humans and how ancestral experiences shape current behav...
The article explores the implications of the Trolley Problem in the context of self-driving cars, particularly focusing on the moral dilemmas faced by artificial intelligences (AIs) when making decisions that involve harm. It disc...
The post analyzes the psychological dynamics of perceived fairness in sports, particularly how the concept of 'deserving to win' influences emotions when outcomes defy expectations.
Therapist Josh Zlatkus argues that situational factors often drive client distress, as illustrated by Mark's existential anxiety before fatherhood, suggesting a need for environmental engagement over introspection.
This blog post continues a series exploring the hypothetical existence of Hobbits, descendants of the Flores Island creatures, in modern society. It examines three countries' responses to these beings, focusing on Denmark's humane...
In 'Unforgiving Places: The Unexpected Origins of American Gun Violence,' Jens Ludwig discusses an experiment by economist Richard Thaler that illustrates how human thought processes can lead to misjudgments, particularly regardin...
In a podcast discussion, Sam Harris argues that loyalty to figures like Donald Trump often conflicts with ethical behavior. The author, Rob Kurzban, explores this dilemma by referencing Moral Foundations Theory, which identifies l...
The blog post explores alternate histories and the implications of the discovery of a small human-like species on the island of Flores, often referred to as the 'Hobbits of Flores.' It presents a fictional narrative imagining how ...
The post explores the complexities of human behavior, proposing a formula that suggests behavior is a function of the person and their situation. It emphasizes the importance of context in decision-making and discusses how human d...
Bone Shards explores human motivation, the limitations of the satiation model, and the evolving nature of wisdom across different contexts and ages.
Common psychological theories, such as attachment styles and stages of grief, are critiqued for their lack of empirical support and potential to mislead practitioners and the public.
The blog post explores the complex decision of whether to have children, arguing that humans are not biologically equipped to make this choice as it was not a decision faced by our ancestors. It critiques common methods for making...
Common psychological beliefs, such as the effectiveness of social priming and the neurotransmitter model of mental illness, are challenged as largely unsupported by evidence.
5School Daze
2025-12-29 • technology mental health education children diagnosis
The rise in children's mental health diagnoses is linked to modern technology, expanded diagnostic criteria, and systemic incentives, necessitating a cultural recalibration to address the crisis.
Michael Strong advocates for innovative educational methods, critiquing traditional schooling as an evolutionary mismatch and promoting The Socratic Experience for better student learning.