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  • 292 Affluenza- The Disease Of Wealth

    292 Affluenza- The Disease Of Wealth
    Nov 1 2025
    The term "affluenza" has become popular in both academic and everyday discussions, especially when talking about wealth, consumerism, and mental health. "Affluenza" blends the words "affluence" and "influenza" to describe a social problem where people care too much about money and possessions. Many see it as a modern problem that affects people in rich societies, leading to negative effects on their minds and relationships.
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    4 min
  • 291 Left-Wing Violence Continues to Rise

    291 Left-Wing Violence Continues to Rise
    Oct 14 2025
    Recent research has drawn attention to the intensifying problem of left-wing extremism and the troubling rise of violence associated with it.
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    5 min
  • 290 The Death of Compassion- How Celebrating Another's Death Corrupts the Soul

    290 The Death of Compassion- How Celebrating Another's Death Corrupts the Soul
    Sep 26 2025
    The impulse to celebrate another person’s death reveals a profound distortion in the human spirit, a sickness of mind and soul that is far darker than simple hatred. To mark someone’s passing with laughter, revelry, or glee is to step outside of the natural empathy that binds human beings together.
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    6 min
  • 289 The Left-Wing Media's Use of Stochastic Terrorism

    289 The Left-Wing Media's Use of Stochastic Terrorism
    Sep 13 2025
    stochastic terrorism—the phenomenon in which public rhetoric, employed by the mass media and politicians, incites ideologically motivated violence that is statistically predictable but individually random. This podcast examines how certain segments of left-leaning media and politicians, including CNN and MSNBC and the Democratic Party, have often employed inflammatory language or contributed to hostile narratives that, in extreme cases, have correlated with acts of violence by radicalized individuals, most recently resulting in the death of Charlie Kirk. This podcast analyzes how repeated dehumanization of political figures or groups—such as labeling them as existential threats, Nazi’s, subhuman, etc —can create a climate where lone actors feel justified in taking violent action, even if such outcomes are never explicitly endorsed.
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    5 min
  • 288 Why News Promotes Ignorance and Mental Illness

    288 Why News Promotes Ignorance and Mental Illness
    Aug 31 2025
    Consuming news may foster ignorance, stress, and polarization, not informed citizenship, researchers argue.
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    4 min
  • 287 Why Good Women Are Attracted To Bad Men

    287 Why Good Women Are Attracted To Bad Men
    Aug 16 2025
    The phenomenon of women being drawn to “bad men”—those who exhibit traits like dominance, emotional unavailability, rebelliousness, or cruelty—has long fascinated psychologists, sociologists, and cultural critics. Far from being a mere stereotype, this attraction reflects a complex mix of evolutionary, psychological, and cultural influences that shape individual preferences and romantic dynamics.
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    5 min
  • 286 The Personality of a Thrill-Seeker

    286 The Personality of a Thrill-Seeker
    Aug 1 2025
    Thrill seekers occupy a unique psychological space, straddling the line between audacity and awe. These individuals are defined not only by their actions—such as skydiving, rock climbing, or racing at breakneck speeds—but also by a deep, intrinsic drive to experience life at its most intense. Understand the personality of a thrill seeker. Explore the complex mosaic of traits, motivations, and psychological mechanisms that compel them toward the extraordinary.
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    6 min
  • 285 Are Tattoos A Sign Of A Mental Disorder?

    285 Are Tattoos A Sign Of A Mental Disorder?
    Jul 15 2025
    Research published in Personality and Mental Health clearly states that the presence of tattoos on forensic psychiatric inpatients should alert clinicians to a possible diagnosis of Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD). These tattoos also indicate a potential for histories of suicide attempt, substance abuse, and sexual abuse.
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    4 min