One of the things that help to keep people focused and permit them to feel like they have some control over their life is to think about transition. Imagining what they want to be helps them to break ...

Humans argue about a lot of things, but if there’s one thing we’re consistent about, it’s this: we don’t like unnecessary effort. When something feels overcomplicated, we’ll often, whether we realize ...

Mimetic desire is the idea that humans desire what others have or want, leading to conflict and rivalry. According to the theory, when the conflict escalates to the point at which society is disrupted ...