Tag Archives: psychology

Doomscrolling: How constant negative news consumption is reshaping mental health in 2026

Doomscrolling addiction: Causes, effects and evidence-based solutions.

Doomscrolling is a compulsive pattern of consuming negative online content that measurably worsens mood, disrupts sleep, and erodes psychological resilience. The behaviour intensified during the COVID-19 pandemic and has persisted as a dominant digital habit in 2026, driven by neurological threat-detection systems and algorithmic amplification. This article explains the clinical …

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Modern society through the lens of Experiment 25: Lessons from Rodent Utopia and Rat City

The hidden crisis in modern society: Insights from Universe 25 and Rat City.

Modern Society is illuminated by Experiment 25, where controlled abundance led to social collapse, revealing how behavioural dynamics, not scarcity, can determine the fate of complex populations. Conducted by John B Calhoun during the mid-20th century, this series of studies, including Rat City and Universe 25, examined how rodents behaved …

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The Dunning-Kruger Effect: Why stupid people think they’re smart

The Dunning-Kruger Effect: Why incompetence breeds overconfidence.

The English philosopher Bertrand Russell once observed, “The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are so sure of themselves, while wiser people are so full of doubt.” This astute observation encapsulates a psychological phenomenon now widely known as the Dunning-Kruger Effect. Named after psychologists David Dunning …

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Befitment launches BE by Befitment: A personalised mental fitness app

Tired of feeling overwhelmed? BE by Befitment is here to help.

Befitment, a leading social enterprise in wellness, is thrilled to introduce its new app, BE by Befitment. Designed to foster mental fitness and overall well-being, BE by Befitment offers a personalised, engaging digital experience that empowers users to overcome challenges and live more fulfilling lives. With a focus on mental …

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Beyond bizarre rituals: Demystifying the myths of corporate magic and the occult

Magic and the occult

Whispers of magic and the occult have swirled around corporations for years, but rarely do they materialise into a public spectacle like the recent Massy Group drama in Trinidad and Tobago. Accusations of “bizarre rituals” and “highly dubious activities” involving foreign exchange spent on executive leadership training in Florida have …

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