There is no doubt that at some point in our personal or professional lives, we all go through periods of crisis or difficulty. These experiences, if not properly understood or supported, can become gateways to psychological disorders. All too often, they are perceived as insurmountable obstacles or purely negative events. However, from a psychological standpoint,…
In the damp cell where he was imprisoned during the Terror, Destutt de Tracy, aristocrat, revolutionary, philosopher, and soldier, immersed himself in the works of Condillac. It was 1793, the darkest heart of the French Revolution: the Montagnard Convention, daily executions, pervasive fear. While many succumbed to terror or cynicism, he sought clarity in the…
Never before has the body been so exposed, scrutinized, compared, and performed as it is in the age of social media. In just a few years, digital platforms have profoundly transformed our relationship with visibility, appearance, and self-representation. Behind the filters, choreographed poses, curated stories, and Instagram-perfect snapshots lies a deeper shift: a radical transformation…
“There exists, far from here, a vast realm ruled by a queen revered by her people. Though steeped in opulence, that realm is also shrouded in darkness.”This is the message brought by the hoopoe, responding to King–Prophet Solomon, who wondered at her absence. She brought neither feather nor gift. She delivered a narrative, a seemingly…
On July 22, 2011, Norway was rocked by one of its most shocking terrorist attacks. Anders Behring Breivik, a committed extremist, carried out twin attacks in Oslo and on the island of Utøya, resulting in the deaths of 77 people, mostly teenagers. During his trial, he displayed chilling detachment, showing no remorse. His demeanor raises…
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 exploration of new social affiliations, the shaping of personality, and the search for one’s unique place in society. Today, this crucial phase of development is…
Know thyself Etched into the temple of Delphi, this ancient maxim has echoed through the centuries, a timeless riddle posed to humanity. Who are we? Where do our thoughts, desires, and emotions come from? These questions have haunted philosophy since antiquity, and unknowingly, they laid the foundations of modern psychology. Long before Freud and the…
Some words transcend time. They change sides, attire, and language, but never lose their power. Strategy is one of them. Born on the rugged terrain of ancient battlefields, the term originally belonged to the strategos, the Greek general who led not only by command, but by thought. To think was to anticipate. And to anticipate…
On a December morning in 1885, the lecture hall of the Salpêtrière Hospital in Paris is packed to the brim. In the front rows: physicians from Berlin, Vienna, and London. Beside them sit writers, philosophers, journalists. All have come to witness what are already known as “Tuesday Lectures.” That day, a young woman enters the…
Freud defined the return of the repressed as the disguised resurgence of unconscious content into consciousness, material typically incompatible with the ego. It would emerge through slips of the tongue, dreams, neurotic symptoms, or failed actions. That mechanism still persists, but its stage has shifted. Today, it plays out across social media, through memes, hashtags,…