“The consumer economy depends on the production of consumers and the consumers who must be produced for the consumption of 'anti-fear' products have …
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Social Psychology
Self-esteem and mass media exposure
We already know that the influence of the media is enormous, but ... do we really know how great their influence can be on people? A team made up …
Reading the Bible can lead us to violence?
The most widespread belief about the Bible is that: it is a book that promotes love, compassion and humanity, but ... everything is not what it seems. …
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What is empathy?
Empathy is the basis of intimacy and the closest connection. Without it, our relationships would be superficial from the emotional point of view and …
Present Shock: Living in a world without history or future
Do you have the feeling that time is not enough for you? Do you feel like a fire extinguisher that must continually face unforeseen and supposed …
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Circumlocution: The most subtle mind control strategy that operates over the entire society
In "The Great Dictator", Hynkel, the character played by Charles Chaplin, speaks Grammelot, a language composed of sounds, words and rumors prive of …
Lottery: Winning the prize is a solution to our problems?
In times of economic crisis the lottery increases its prominence because it offers people something essential: illusion, hope, faith in change, the …
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