Tag: science
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Sigmund Freud: Destruction of psychiatry
Sigmund Freud shaped psychiatry more than any other figure. His influence was enormous, yet it crippled the field for decades. Psychiatry, which should have been rooted in science, instead became a speculative mess. Freud’s ideas dominated despite their lack of evidence. His followers built a dogma around him. Critics were ignored, and alternative approaches struggled…
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Mental illness and genius
For a start, I do not mean myself, as I am just an average author and blogger. I have in mind people who have made enormous contributions to science and the arts. This interconnected problem has troubled the world for a long time. So, how are mental illness and genius connected? Where did the notion…
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Technologically dominant America. Why?
Helmut Schmid’s famous quote goes: “The biggest problem in politics is the stupidity of people.” I have heard comments like this: “Europe is busy with immigrants, genders and ecology meanwhile the US are dominant force in technology.” The quote by Helmut Schmidt, of course, applies even in this case. For every complicated question, there is…
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There is no life after death: the ultimate guide
They say disprove there is life after death. Well, things are supposed to be proven, not disproven. The life after death is ingrained in nearly every culture. However, as scientific progress went further, the notion suddenly became increasingly obsolete. Not only do current science and analytic philosophy give you precious advice, but they also create…
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Theory of mind and God: deists vs. scientists
Isaac Newton died with firm conviction that there is God given complexity or world and universe. But he had lived hundreds years before we had the scientific fact that we see complexities as bias because of our Theory of mind. So what is the fight about Theory of mind and God, and respective camps of…
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The super-rich against Global warming
In recent decades, the discourse on climate change has moved from scientific discussions to political and economic arenas. Among the most surprising players in this narrative are super-rich families, which have increasingly aligned themselves with the global warming alarmist agenda. This partnership raises questions about the motivations and implications of their support. When did we…
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Elon Musk and autism? Autistic traits at most
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX and a multinational lobbyist, publicly disclosed that he has Asperger’s syndrome during his monologue on Saturday Night Live (SNL) on May 8, 2021. He stated, “I’m actually making history tonight as the first person with Asperger’s to host SNL… or at least the first to admit it.”…
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Getting rid of religion in the US? Atheism must prevail
Being an agnostic or atheist in the US can be a tough job. As a person nurtured in the Czech culture, I am stunned listening to songs and reading comments in a manner like this: “We will meet again!” “God lent us this person, now he or she is with him for eternity!” For sane…
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Economics and psychometrics? What is a pseudoscience?
Economics and psychometrics share some of the same features. They are undoubtedly humanities. We cannot go without relationships between inflation, unemployment, interest rates, and so on. However, economics is undoubtedly a pseudoscience. It basically cannot predict crisis, human behavior, heavily depends on mathematical formalism without real-world application, and so on. Psychometrics offers huge numbers of…
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Western medicine in theory and practice
Western medicine in theory and practice is a huge difference. Alternative medicines are gaining popularity worldwide. People are increasingly seeking natural remedies, holistic approaches, and treatments outside conventional medicine. This trend often stems from dissatisfaction with modern healthcare’s limitations, rising costs, and concerns about side effects. Practices like acupuncture, herbal remedies, and Ayurveda have seen…