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  • 264 Brain Rot

    264 Brain Rot
    2024/12/27
    Brain rot is the term used to describe the cognitive decline associated with excessive consumption of low-quality online content, particularly on social media platforms. It gained significant popularity in 2024. This phenomenon is so prevalent that Oxford University Press named it the Word of the Year for 2024. Its usage surged by 230% from 2023 to 2024.
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    4 分
  • 263 The Rise of Podcasting as a Trustworthy Alternative to Corporate Media

    263 The Rise of Podcasting as a Trustworthy Alternative to Corporate Media
    2024/12/20
    Podcasting is the future of media. It's a significant alternative to traditional corporate media, offering a platform that many listeners find more credible and engaging. This shift is particularly notable amidst growing skepticism towards mainstream news outlets, which have seen trust levels plummet. As audiences increasingly seek authentic voices and diverse perspectives, podcasters are filling the void left by conventional media.
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    5 分
  • 262 The Media’s Role in Mass Psychosis

    262 The Media’s Role in Mass Psychosis
    2024/12/12
    The media affects how people think. It's the main way people learn about the world, society, and culture. The media can inform, educate, and influence people. This can cause "mass psychosis." This is when a lot of people start to act irrationally or believe things that are not true because they are influenced by the same stories.
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    6 分
  • 261 Self-Deception Can Ruin Your Life

    261 Self-Deception Can Ruin Your Life
    2024/12/06
    Self-deception can cause deep dissatisfaction, self-sabotage, and a sense of being lost. Lying to yourself stops you growing, being resilient, and being happy. Self-deception can be very harmful.
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    4 分
  • 260 Jury Nullification

    260 Jury Nullification
    2024/11/29
    Jury nullification is when a jury decides not to follow the law and acquits a defendant. This can happen when the jury disagrees with the law or thinks that applying it in this case would be unfair. This power has been a topic of discussion and debate in legal, ethical, and philosophical circles for centuries.
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    10 分
  • 259 How Entire Societies Go Mad

    259 How Entire Societies Go Mad
    2024/11/21
    Psychologist Carl Jung said the biggest threat to civilization is our inability to deal with our own minds. We are our own worst enemies. The Latin proverb says, "Man is wolf to man." In Civilization in Transition, Jung says this proverb is true. Our wolf-like tendencies show up when mental illness is normal in a society. Jung called this a psychic epidemic.
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    10 分
  • 258 Scopaesthesia

    258 Scopaesthesia
    2024/11/16
    Scopaesthesia, also known as the psychic staring effect, is a term used to describe the sensation of being stared at by someone without any visual or auditory cues indicating their presence. This phenomenon has intrigued researchers, psychologists, and paranormal enthusiasts for years, sparking debates about the nature of human perception and the potential for extrasensory perception (ESP).
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    4 分
  • 257 Why Intelligent People Believe in Stupid Things

    257 Why Intelligent People Believe in Stupid Things
    2024/11/08
    You possess confidence, intelligence, and a solid educational background. Your talent for debate and a mind honed by years of study fuel your strong convictions. However, consider this: the very intelligence you take pride in might be your biggest vulnerability. The more intelligent you are, the more prone you may be to falling into the trap of self-deception.
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    13 分