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Understanding Empathy and Its Challenges Post-Genocide in Rwanda

Have you watched a soccer match recently and seen advertisements for “Visit Rwanda?” You know, that Rwanda. I was born in the early 80s, and for the longest time, Rwanda was associated with violence and death. Just a few short decades later, how did we get here? The article On the Impact of the Genocide […]

Psychology

Understanding Spider Phobia: A Closer Look at Inhibitory Control and Antisaccade Training

I’ve been reading The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien and just finished the chapter where Melkor and Ungoliant destroyed the Two Trees. Ungoliant is a particularly giant spider-esq spirit. With that said, the study protocol from PloS One is either perfectly or ill-timed.. Spider phobia, a type of specific phobia, is more than just a fear […]

Exploration

Decoding the Skies: Unraveling the Mysteries of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena

The world of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) or unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) has long fascinated and puzzled us. A recent study titled “An environmental analysis of public UAP sightings and sky view potential” sheds new light on this enigmatic topic, exploring the correlation between environmental factors and UAP sightings. This blog aims to unravel the […]

Psychology

Psychological Predictions in the Time of COVID-19: A Deep Dive into Scientific Judgments and Their Accuracy

In a world constantly evolving and facing unprecedented challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic, the role of experts in guiding public opinion and policy becomes critical. A recent study titled “On the Accuracy, Media Representation, and Public Perception of Psychological Scientists’ Judgments of Societal Change” (link to article) sheds light on an intriguing aspect of this […]

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Category: psychology

Understanding Empathy and Its Challenges Post-Genocide in Rwanda

Understanding Spider Phobia: A Closer Look at Inhibitory Control and Antisaccade Training

Decoding the Skies: Unraveling the Mysteries of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena

Psychological Predictions in the Time of COVID-19: A Deep Dive into Scientific Judgments and Their Accuracy

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