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Tag: Psychology

The Gish Gallop Effect: How Rapid Argumentation Distorts Perceptions and Beliefs

by Steven Handel

gish gallop


Beware the “Gish Gallop” effect, a common persuasive tactic where an individual rapid-fires their talking points without giving anyone a chance to respond to anything they said. This is a popular strategy used in formal debates, political discourse, and everyday arguments.

Abandon Your TV: The Mental Benefits of Canceling Your Subscriptions

by Steven Handel

TV


Free your mind from the prison of mindless television and learn to live a healthier and saner life by canceling your cable subscription today.

Framing Depression as an Adaptive Signal, Not a Disease

by Steven Handel

adaptive signal


Explore how the concept of “adaptive signal” provides a fresh understanding of depression, highlighting its potential role as a meaningful response to challenging life circumstances and offering new perspectives on mental health.

The Evolutionary Drive to Overthrow Bad Leadership

by Steven Handel

bad leadership


Explore the innate sense of justice and fairness in humans and the preference for leaders who prioritize the well-being of the group over their own self-interest, rooted in our evolutionary history.

No Matter How Bad Things Get: If I Can Overcome This, I Can Overcome Anything

by Steven Handel

overcome anything


Discover the power behind the mantra “If I can overcome this, I can overcome anything,” and learn to conquer all of life’s challenges no matter where you find yourself.

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