(Ryan Matters) Edward L. Bernays was an American business consultant who is widely recognized as the father of public relations. Bernays was one of the men responsible for “selling” World War 1 to the American public by branding it as a war that was necessary to “make the world safe for democracy”. During the 1920s, Bernays consulted for a number of major corporations, helping to boost their business through expertly crafted marketing campaigns aimed at influencing public opinion.
Psychology
Hate is the New Love
(Janet Phelan) Back in the sixties, a group of us used to troop off campus during lunch hour to convene in a nearby park. Some of us used this break in routine to inhale some weed, others smooched behind a tree and some of us seriously discussed the contents of the next issue of the school’s underground newspaper. We made some efforts to avoid the campus “dick” until we realized he was merrily waving to us as we defied authority (!) and went off campus.
Science Confirms That Some People Consume Your Energy
(Exploring Your Mind) Vampires exist, but not as literature and cinema shows them to be.
Feeling Sensations, Including Ones Connected to Sadness, May Be Key to Depression Recovery
(Neuroscience News) The physical sensations that accompany sadness can feel as undesirable as they are intense—a constriction of the chest, watery eyes and a raw throat, to name a few.
The Five Functions of Humor
(Exploring Your Mind) Humor has a number of different functions. In this article, we discuss five of them.
Close Your Eyes and Open Your Heart
(Exploring Your Mind) Sometimes, you have to close your eyes and open your heart to see what’s really important.
The Intensity of Light Affects Your Emotions
(Exploring Your Mind) Studies have proven that light can affect your mood. Find out more here.
Five Addictions That Go Unnoticed
(Exploring Your Mind) Some addictions go unnoticed because they involve necessary or positive elements in life. However, they can cause significant damage.
Don’t Get Too Easily Influenced by Praise or Insults
(Exploring Your Mind) It’s easy to let either praise or insults from others affect you. However, it isn’t advisable.
Four Mental Exercises to End the Day
(Exploring Your Mind) The minutes before you go to sleep are crucial to slow down the speed at which your mind works and prepare you to rest. These exercises will promote reflection, relaxation, and personal development.
Yuval Noah Harari: “I Don’t Expect There Will Be Genders In 50 Years”
(Ava Garcia) Yuval is Klaus Schwab’s “right-hand man” if that tells you anything.
Food and Emotions: An Interesting Combination
(Exploring Your Mind) Your emotions are affected by the food you eat. Find more about the connection here.
Curving: Hidden Rejection on Social Media
(Exploring Your Mind) Curving is a widespread practice on social media. It basically expresses a rejection of someone. However, it’s based on a rather perverse use of communication.
Do You Always Love in the Way You Were Loved?
(Exploring Your Mind) Do you love as you were loved in your childhood? Is it true that you’re a captive of the kind of affection that your parents gave you in your childhood? Are you repeating the same patterns? We take a look.
Love Needs Watering Every Day
(Exploring Your Mind) You don’t obtain a respectful and lasting kind of love with only a couple of months of effort. In fact, your love must be watered every day.