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Self Improvement In the 21st Century

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Author: Steven Handel

Steven Handel is a published author, coach, and creator at The Emotion Machine, a website dedicated to all aspects of psychology and self improvement in the 21st century.

The Big 5 Personality Traits: A Framework for Understanding Our Differences

by Steven Handel

big 5


Dive into the Big 5 Personality Traits to gain a better understanding of human personality and individual differences. Discover how characteristics like Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism shape who we are and the choices we make in life.

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 Cable Subscription

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 Lifelong 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.

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