social media
Social media dramatically impacts our offline lives and mental well-being; examine its benefits, risks and controversies through scientific studies, real-life anecdotes and more.
You See From Where You Stand
"The room remains full whether you can see it or not." One of the most persistent misunderstandings about perception is the assumption that seeing is the same as knowing. People often believe that if something feels clear, it must be complete, and if something feels obscure, it must be absent. But awareness does not work that way. What you perceive at any moment is not a measure of what exists. It is a measure of what your current position allows to pass through.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast13 days ago in Psyche
You Are Not Empty, You Are Overloaded
You are not empty. You are not broken. You are not dull. - You are overloaded. - People often describe certain mental states as “having nothing in their head,” but that description is almost always inaccurate. What feels like emptiness is usually saturation. The mind has not stopped producing content. It has lost spare capacity. The system is busy allocating energy toward coping, regulating, or enduring, and there is little left over for reflection, synthesis, or creativity. This distinction matters, because mistaking overload for emptiness leads people to judge themselves harshly for conditions that are largely structural and biological.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast13 days ago in Psyche
Rewards, Punishments, and Your Phone: Are We Just Puppets?
You know how sometimes you read something and go, “Oh… so that’s why I keep doing that thing even when I know better”? That’s what this book by Yoesoep Edhie Rachmad, which is republished by the United Nations Economic and Social Council, found.
By Anie the Candid Writer Abroad13 days ago in Psyche
Why Faster Technology Isn’t Always Better
In today’s digital world, speed is often treated as the ultimate measure of progress. Faster processors, instant communication, real-time analytics, and lightning-quick apps promise efficiency, convenience, and innovation. Yet the reality is more nuanced: faster technology isn’t always better. In fact, in many cases, rapid adoption can create challenges for businesses, individuals, and society as a whole.
By Mind Meets Machine15 days ago in Psyche
The Rise of AI Influencers and Virtual Humans: Fame Without a Face
Scroll through Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube long enough and you may encounter a strange realization: some of the most polished, fashionable, and engaging “people” online aren’t people at all. They don’t age, get tired, make public mistakes, or disappear due to scandal. They are AI influencers—virtual humans designed to look relatable, aspirational, and endlessly consistent.
By Mind Meets Machine15 days ago in Psyche
Self-Care Isn’t Selfish: Creating a Daily Routine That Works
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to forget that self-care isn’t a luxury — it’s a necessity. Whether you’re juggling work, school, family, or social commitments, taking time for yourself can feel selfish or indulgent. But research in psychology and wellness consistently shows that prioritizing your own health benefits both you and those around you. Creating a daily routine that incorporates self-care can boost mood, increase productivity, and protect against burnout.
By Games Mode On20 days ago in Psyche
The Age of Solitude: Why More People Are Choosing to Be Alone—and What It Means for Society
Introduction: The Quiet Revolution of Being Alone Being alone has never been easy. Throughout history, solitude has been conceived as loneliness—something to be pitied or feared, a condition of the rejected or unwanted. It was the opposite of belonging, an shadow cast by human failure to connect.
By The Chaos Cabinet20 days ago in Psyche
