Repression and Dreaming

Repression and Dreaming

Sigmund Freud said, “Dreams are the royal road to the unconscious.” And you might say, “Whadya mean unconscious?”  In the simplest sense, everything in your mind that you are not paying attention to right now is unconscious.  What you are...

You have probably seen what are called ‘reversible figures’. For example, in the picture above the little squares can appear as three dimensional or flat depending on how you look at them. This involves a more or less fast rearrangement of how your brain...
The New World Order and Conspiracy Theories

The New World Order and Conspiracy Theories

The New World Order is a phrase that became popular at the end of The Cold War. In 1989 there was hope that after 45 years of world stalemate, some leader or group could devise a way to manage world affairs that promoted peace, justice, and prosperity. Instead...
Wokeism and Narcissism

Wokeism and Narcissism

After getting a small cut or bruise, a child will often parade in front of a parent to demand consideration. “I’ve been hurt, look and pay attention to me! Care for me!” In other words, being injured entitles one to special care. The pain is coveted and protected to...