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fromPsychology Today
8 hours ago

Surviving an Age of Blame, Hypocrisy, and Cynicism

In general, accountability is something we hold other people to, while ignoring our own lack of it. We're all at least a little hypocritical in that regard.
Psychology
Television
fromVulture
1 week ago

Twisted Metal Recap: Eyes Wide Shut

John prioritizes survival over caring for others and witnesses the darkness of those in power.
philosophy
fromPhilosophynow
2 weeks ago

Philosophers on Newspapers

Philosophers occasionally write about unconventional themes such as buildings, food, and newspapers, beyond their traditional focus on epistemology and metaphysics.
NYC politics
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

Andrew Cuomo and the Death of Centrism

Cuomo's political persona hid his self-interest and cynicism, which eventually led to his downfall amid sexual harassment allegations.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Attitude of Gratitude: An Important Recovery Tool

Maintaining an attitude of gratitude is difficult due to underlying resentment and negativity.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Recognizing Kindness and Generosity Increases Them

People underestimate altruism and overestimate self-interest, influencing behavior and generating a self-fulfilling prophecy.
fromIndieWire
2 months ago

The Ending of 'Materialists' Might Not Mean What You Think It Does

Lucy, a failed actress, also has many debts.
Relationships
philosophy
fromApaonline
2 months ago

The Problem with the Phrase "I'm Not Surprised, But..."

The cynical mindset prevalent in society undermines moral outrage and diminishes the effectiveness of ethical judgments.
fromApaonline
2 months ago

Try Neighborhood Philosophy in a Summer Block Party

By "neighborhood philosophy," I mean philosophy done in or as a neighborhood, not philosophy about the neighborhood. This approach can inspire deeper human connections.
philosophy
Environment
fromtime.com
4 months ago

Why Individual Action Matters

Societal issues are overwhelming individuals, leading to feelings of cynicism despite personal efforts to combat these challenges.
fromSlate Magazine
4 months ago

Trump Has Millions of Americans Despairing. One Surprise Just Gave Me Hope.

Attendance would be low, I feared, for the 'Hands Off' protests of April 5, and no matter what the numbers were, they wouldn't make a difference.
Environment
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