Monthly Archives: September 2023

Gone Fishing – The Power of Ignoring

Posted on 25/09/2023 by Lohcifer

The psychological impact of social exclusion is greater than we thought. In the vast realm of psychological research, the consequences of feeling ignored or shunned have come to light. Fascinatingly, studies have revealed that social exclusion elicits a pain akin … Continue reading →

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Alone Again (Naturally)

Posted on 18/09/2023 by Lohcifer

In the United States, the percentage of people who say they don’t have close friends has increased fourfold since 1990. The share of Americans ages 25 to 54 who weren’t married or living with a romantic partner went up to … Continue reading →

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Every Mother’s Son

Posted on 11/09/2023 by Lohcifer

To be a professor, you would need a Bachelor’s degree, a Master’s degree, a PhD, acquire teaching and research experience, become a lecturer, conduct research and publish in reputable peer-reviewed journals. There’s of course a non-traditional route. Certain institutions, particularly … Continue reading →

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Bye, Son!

Posted on 04/09/2023 by Lohcifer

In May, Yellowstone National Park killed a newborn bison in the US state of Wyoming after a visitor touched the animal. A man approached the newborn bison after the calf had been separated from its herd while trying to cross … Continue reading →

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