punishment
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If Someone Stole Bread to Feed Their Family, Would You Consider Them A Bad Person?
This blog post explores the complexities of morality when faced with extreme poverty, highlighting various points of view and examining what it truly means to be ‘good’ or ‘bad.’ In a world of scarcity, desperation can lead to desperate measures and questionable decisions. But how far is too far? If it came down to stealing…
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Why Do People Lie?
Lying is an unfortunately common habit. We hear stories of politicians lying to get elected, family members exaggerating about their new house, or a friend stretching the truth about an achievement – but why do people lie? What’s the psychological and social motivation behind this deceitful behaviour, and how can we approach it with greater…
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The Psychology Behind Punishing Yourself to Achieve More
Do you often find yourself setting unreachable goals, pushing yourself to the brink of exhaustion to reach them? Or do you have a voice constantly telling you that whatever you do isn’t good enough? If any of this rings true for you, then there’s a high chance that what’s going on is self-punishment. Research suggests…