More than a sporting event, the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations acts as a lens into collective psychological dynamics. Between national pride, symbolic pressure, and emotional intensity, football becomes a mirror of identity and belonging. Morocco’s hosting of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations combined with the participation of the national team represents a social…
In Alzheimer’s disease, memories fade, but awareness of that loss can fade as well. This double disruption highlights the deeper impact of the disease on the sense of self. Alzheimer’s is often described as a “disease of memory.” While this description captures its most visible symptom, it oversimplifies the profound disruption it causes. The disease…
Digital platforms offer new forms of expression, but they also impose their own rules. Between self-performance, social pressure, and inequality, they are reshaping contemporary identity. Adolescence and young adulthood, typically spanning from ages 12 to 25, are pivotal periods for identity formation. These years mark a progressive shift away from the family of origin, the…
Being alone does not necessarily mean being isolated. When accompanied by reading, solitude can become a space for emotional regulation and self-reflection. “When I think of all the books I still have to read, I am certain of being happy again.”, Jules Renard There is something universal in this simple thought. Happiness suspended in unread…
In contemporary societies, consumption is no longer just about meeting needs. Objects have become identity markers, shaping how individuals construct and present themselves. Jean Baudrillard, a towering figure in contemporary sociology and philosophy, left a lasting mark on the intellectual landscape with his ability to expose the often-invisible mechanisms of modern society. His 1970 work…
Between a body that ages and a mind that resists, a gap emerges. Subjective age helps explain how we adjust our self-perception as time passes. Isn’t it strange how we are relentlessly confronted with our date of birth? That unchanging number, returning each year with stubborn regularity, seems ironically indifferent to the transformations time has…
Building a stable sense of self is a key psychological challenge. In the era of self-branding and social media, it now unfolds between authentic identity and curated image. We have all experienced those faint whispers and inner murmurs, sometimes reassuring, sometimes critical, that shape how we see ourselves. This intimate dialogue, at times gentle and…
How can a completely blind person be convinced they can see? Anton’s syndrome reveals a fascinating condition in which the brain constructs a coherent yet illusory reality. Mrs. B, age 68, is hospitalized after a bilateral stroke affecting her occipital lobes. When asked if she can perceive her surroundings, she confidently replies that she sees…