There is something deeply detestable about the way politicians and sections of the media now talk about mental health. Not because the subject is discussed… Read More »Anxiety, Austerity and a Punishing Society
Conformists who critique the unique ways of eccentrics, such as their fashion choices or hobbies, are indeed the ones in the wrong. Yet, this fault… Read More »How Society Punishes Eccentricity
It’s disconcerting to observe how rapidly a person’s behaviour alters in the presence of celebrities, politicians, and the like. These individuals merely possess a high… Read More »The Superficiality of the Social Hierarchy
When people express interest in something new, is it genuine? The latest tech gadget, the newest entertainment product, the hippest music artist, the trendiest fashion… Read More »Jumping on the Bandwagon
The mindset of the mainstream, the crowd-pleaser and the conformist, is often misguided. It’s no secret, especially to those who have had to navigate the… Read More »You Are Shaped by External Influence
Cults cannot flourish without the presence of a charismatic leader and a sense of camaraderie among their followers. People are perpetually in search of a… Read More »Slaves to Cultic Behaviour
Crowd psychology is a fundamental aspect of human nature. It’s no surprise that even the most open-minded and reasonable individuals might scoff at its mention,… Read More »The Hidden Forces of the Hive Mind
One sure way to offend the ego of an average person is to assert that they are followers, not leaders; that their worldview is shaped… Read More »The Pressure of Social Conformity
I feel Winston Churchill was correct when he implied, during a 1947 speech in the House of Commons, that of all political systems, democracy is… Read More »From Democracy to Idiocracy: How the Uninformed Voter Threatens Politics
In February 2024, The Guardian published an article stating, “Criticising Israel doesn’t mean we’re anti-Semitic.” While I agree with this sentiment, it is hard to… Read More »Label Fetishism: Tribal Ideologies and the Politics of Double Standards
