Posted on October 2, 2007Is Society Embracing Self-Destruction?
More and more athletes are reported to abuse performance enhancers, celebrities are pushing the limits of how thin the human body can become, and more people are succumbing to mental illness. Some analysts claim that modern civilization and the media...
Status Anxiety Articles
Posted on October 2, 2007Human Flaws and Absolute Power: A Combination For Disaster?
People in positions of power and authority are often seen as being superior and incapable of making a mistake. However, as literature has so often shown, people who are in important positions tend to have the same flaws and weaknesses as normal...
Posted on September 25, 2007Dogs of War: Psychology In “Metal Gear Solid"
The “Metal Gear Solid" is considered one of the best games ever developed by the industry. The extensive cast of characters all exhibit engaging personalities, with some of them having more than a touch of mental instability. However, there are a...
Posted on September 20, 2007The Masks Of Writer's Block
Writer's block is one of those enigmatic problems that all writers must face. However, how often does a writer experience an inability to write properly and claims to have writer's block, but is actually dealing with an altogether different issue?
Posted on September 13, 2007The Psychological Fallout Of Acne
Acne is more than just a skin condition, as it can cause a number of psychological problems in its wake. These problems, however, can be avoided if the acne is treated properly early on.
Posted on September 13, 2007The Yin and Yang of the Human Mind
Some Chinese philosophers attributed the workings of the mind to the concepts of yin and yang. Comparing yin and yang to psychology is sometimes seen as an alternative way of viewing the ideas of psychology.
Posted on September 6, 2007The Point Of No Return: The Roots Of Workplace Violence
Social anxiety typically makes people turn inwards, containing their problems and their worries within themselves. However, there are certain times when the pressure has built up too much, and all that anger and fear has nowhere to go but out. In...
Posted on September 6, 2007The Faces Of Madness In Modern Society
Modern civilization, along with all the things that are part and parcel of it, can put an undue amount of stress on a person. Some people just go completely insane from all the expectations and demands. There are, however, some major factors that do...
Posted on September 6, 2007Destiny To Despair: The Fall Of Superboy-Prime
Among the alternate versions of Superman, Superboy-Prime is often regarded as the most dangerous. His raw power, his lack of a psychological way of holding back, and his obsession with a universe that no longer exists has made him a powerful villain....
Posted on September 6, 2007Money and Mind
The article is about the value of money in everyday life. It also tackles the constant struggle of many people to earn more money and to gain a status in high society --- desires that also lead to status anxiety.
Posted on August 28, 2007Phobias, Anxiety Disorders, and Society In General
Phobias and anxiety disorders appear to be prominent problems in moden society. However, it is crucial to note that not all of these modern “phobias" are considered to be clinical conditions.
Posted on August 28, 2007The Legacy of Alexander the Great
Among the figures found in military history, very few inspire the same awe as Alexander the Great. Commanders that followed, from the ancient Romans to the Nazis, are said to have felt inadequate in the face of the Macedonian's achievements.
Posted on August 28, 2007Social dynamics in online communities
Online communities can often display the same social dynamics that real world communities do, albeit in different forms. An interesting factor in this is just how similar the triggers and roots are on the Internet to those in real communities.
