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Philosophy
fromBig Think
4 days ago

How humans create reality through language and beliefs

Belief, language, inner speech, and rituals, shaped by postnatal brain development and culture, combine to create distinctive human cognition and reality-constructing capacities.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Why People Believe Conspiracy Theories

Conspiracy beliefs fulfill psychological needs for control, certainty, and connection, helping individuals cope with uncertainty and feelings of powerlessness.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago

We're All Hypocrites, and That's a Good Thing

Human reasoning is inherently biased, and we often construct beliefs that prioritize convenience.
Closed belief systems can lead to self-contradiction as they are challenged by new ideas.
Personal growth emerges from recognizing the limitations of our own logical frameworks.
Mental health
fromtime.com
5 months ago

Why We Think We Deserve Good KarmaAnd Others Don't

People often believe in karma as a cosmic force ensuring justice, rewarding good behavior and punishing wrongdoers.
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