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The Chicken, the Egg, and the Algorithm

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (477+ words) Posted June 1, 2026 | Reviewed by Michelle Quirk Here is a question humanity keeps stumbling over, regardless of the domain: Do we change people first, or the systems they inhabit? Do we fix the individual before fixing the institution, or the institution…...

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psychologytoday. com > us > blog > to-your-wedding-and-beyond > 202604 > the-destructive-illusion-of-perfectionism

The Destructive Illusion of Perfectionism

2+ mon, 2+ day ago  (200+ words) Posted April 1, 2026 | Reviewed by Gary Drevitch How can you tell if you are succumbing to harmful perfectionism? First, identify the things you are most concerned about. If you are consumed with details, that is a red flag. Providing pages of…...

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psychologytoday. com > us > blog > divergent-minds > 202604 > why-micro-moments-of-beauty-matter-in-an-uncertain-world

Why Micro Moments of Beauty Matter in an Uncertain World

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (228+ words) Posted April 13, 2026 | Reviewed by Kaja Perina My eyes dance around my desk, landing on the beautiful, vibrant pink flowers sitting next to my laptop. I bought them yesterday, to keep me company today while returning to work after two weeks…...

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psychologytoday. com > us > blog > breaking-down-the-walls > 202601 > love-is-more-potent-than-political-conviction

Love Is More Potent Than Political Conviction

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (277+ words) Posted March 19, 2026 | Reviewed by Lybi Ma The story revolves around Willa (Chase Infiniti), the 16-year-old daughter of a drug-addicted but loving retired revolutionary named Pat (Leonardo Di Caprio); Perfidia (Teyana Taylor), a ruthless firebrand leader; and Colonel Steven J. Lockjaw (Sean…...

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psychologytoday. com > ca > blog > digital-psychology > 202510 > 13-reasons-why-people-date-online

13 Reasons Why People Date Online

7+ mon, 1+ week ago  (369+ words) Posted October 23, 2025 | Reviewed by Gary Drevitch Whether we do some light-hearted swiping after a long day of work or are meticulously crafting the perfect profile to attract The One, we use dating apps for diverse reasons. Imagine two people swiping…...

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psychologytoday. com > us > blog > long-fuse-big-bang > 202602 > why-your-eyes-like-what-your-eyes-like

Why Your Eyes Like What Your Eyes Like

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (484+ words) Posted February 6, 2026 | Reviewed by Gary Drevitch Real estate with ocean views, stunning mountain vistas, and wide-open green spaces sell at premium prices because humans find those settings pleasing [1-5]. Certain color combinations in fashion'such as brown and forest green'blend harmoniously, while…...

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psychologytoday. com > za > blog > social-instincts > 202509 > 2-signs-short-videos-are-changing-your-brain

2 Signs Short-Videos Are Changing Your Brain

8+ mon, 3+ week ago  (848+ words) Posted September 10, 2025 | Reviewed by Lybi Ma These days, almost everything is available in the form of quick, bite-sized content'from recipes and skincare tips to news updates. You may find yourself swiping through reels, tapping through stories, or scrolling endless feeds,…...

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psychologytoday. com > us > blog > smart-parenting-smarter-kids > 202509 > when-violence-goes-viral

When Violence Goes Viral

8+ mon, 2+ week ago  (389+ words) Posted September 11, 2025 | Reviewed by Margaret Foley Political and interpersonal violence is not new. What is unique to this generation is the proliferation of graphic content online. Raw footage of political assassinations, war crimes, racialized violence, and sexual assault can spread…...

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psychologytoday. com > us > blog > women-who-stray > 202508 > the-evolution-of-the-incel-subculture

The Evolution of the Incel Subculture

9+ mon, 2+ week ago  (275+ words) Posted August 15, 2025 | Reviewed by Tyler Woods In the United States and United Kingdom, most incels are white, though a substantial proportion are people of color. They are generally heterosexual, childless men in their mid-20s. While many assume the subculture skews far-right,…...

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psychologytoday. com > za > blog > the-elusive-brain > 202508 > stans-and-the-psychology-of-fandom

'STANS' and the Psychology of Fandom

9+ mon, 2+ week ago  (338+ words) Posted August 14, 2025 | Reviewed by Kaja Perina Eminem may be the wordsmith of our time. Of all the words he's coined in his lyrics, just one has made it in to the Oxford English Dictionary. "Stan," the title of his worldwide…...