Tag: science
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The biggest loser of all time? God!
God is praised as the creator of everything. The almighty ruler. The ultimate source of love, goodness, and order. Yet His track record tells a different story. If we judged Him by the world He built, He would be the biggest loser of all time. The planet He supposedly governs has been soaked in blood,…
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No higher purpose: Finding meaning in a purposeless universe
Humans are the only species aware of their own mortality. That awareness makes us different from every other animal. It also drives us insane. The moment we realize that we are going to die, we start inventing stories about why we live. We cannot stand the thought that life has no purpose. Yet nature gives…
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Why we find the past so alluring: An evolutionary explanation
Humans treat history as something magical. They stare at ruins, listen to old songs, and feel emotion for people long dead; they cry over the paintings of wars fought centuries ago. They imagine that life back then was darker, slower, or somehow more meaningful. But that feeling is not based on reality. It is a…
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Psychopaths are less prevalent in higher functions
Psychopathy has long fascinated people. The word evokes images of cold manipulators, brilliant criminals, and emotionless masterminds. Yet the clinical picture is very different. In real life, most psychopaths are not masterminds. They are reckless, impulsive, and short-sighted. They destroy more than they build. Contrary to popular myth, psychopaths are less common among high-functioning professionals.…
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The neuropsychology of obedience
Obedience is often framed as a moral choice or a social consequence. Yet beneath the surface of society’s rules lies biology. Our willingness to follow orders has deep neurological roots shaped by evolution. The neuropsychology of obedience reveals that following authority isn’t just learned – it’s wired into our brains over millennia. We obey not…
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The psychological roots of human obedience to authority
Obedience to authority defines human civilization. Yet it also explains humanity’s darkest moments. Every institution—from armies and churches to corporations and governments—depends on obedience to survive. However, the same force that maintains order can also destroy moral judgment. From the earliest tribal leaders to modern dictators, obedience has been both a survival strategy and a…
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Peter Thiel: IQ 160 and still believes in Christianity
It sounds impossible. A person with an IQ of 160 — one in 31,560 — believing in Christianity. Even an IQ of 150 — one in 2,330 — is already at a genius level (this is the range I estimate he belongs to based on rarity). Yet Peter Thiel, whose IQ likely oscillates between those…
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The history of IQ and the nature vs. nurture debate
Few topics in psychology have sparked as much passion, controversy, and misunderstanding as the debate over intelligence. The concept of the intelligence quotient, or IQ, transformed a philosophical question into a measurable construct, but it also ignited one of the most enduring scientific discussions: how much of human intelligence is inherited, and how much depends…
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How religion hijacked human evolution
Religion did not just emerge from human evolution. It hijacked it.Belief systems captured the very instincts that helped humanity survive and redirected them toward submission, hierarchy, and guilt. The result was a civilization ruled not by reason but by fear. What began as a coping mechanism became the most powerful parasite in human history. The…
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The psychology of nationalism and patriotism
Nationalism and patriotism look alike at first glance. Both are forms of loyalty to a collective. Both stir emotion, shape politics, and influence moral decisions. However, they differ in tone and intent. Patriotism is personal affection for a country—an attachment to its culture, people, and values. By contrast, nationalism transforms that attachment into a political…