The Quiet Strength of Positivity in a World Obsessed with Toughness
Why embracing empathy and optimism is a radical stand in an often ruthless world
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Nothing Is Truly Serious in the Man-Made World of Abstraction
We are creative but by no means serious creatures
Why Psychology Can’t Fix Your Life
Psychology can help in social life, but it simply cannot touch the essence of the phenomenon of life as a whole
Delusional Yet Creative Beings Searching for Meaning on the Path to Disaster
About the confusion between the phenomenon of life and its psychological part
The Illusion of Value on Social Media: Engagement Groups
Why bother? Just take your card and create social proof on demand
How Capitalism Takes Away the Joy of Doing Anything
Times when everything — from basic needs to fancy desires — is just a price tag
“Age Is Just a Number” – Well, It Depends
Let's not confuse different areas of life
The Great Importance of People Who Don’t Belong
Why those who don’t fit in often move the world forward
Don't Be Fooled That Life Is a Race
Why Slowing Down Might Be the Smartest Move You Ever Make