Conflictogen: The Root of Conflict
Conflictogen as the Basis of Conflict The literal translation of the word “conflictogen” is “something that generates conflict.” A conflictogen can be […]
Author: Dr. Julian Moss
Simulacra and the Breakdown of Meaning in Mass Media
Simulacra and the Breakdown of Meaning in Mass Media Jean Baudrillard analyzes how the modern flow of information, which creates a vast […]
The Myth of Objectivity in Public Opinion Polls
The Myth of Objectivity in Public Opinion Polls Based on the work of Pierre Bourdieu Public opinion polls are often presented as […]
Understanding Cognitive Dissonance: Causes, Examples, and How We Cope
What Is Cognitive Dissonance? Everyone strives to live in harmony and agreement with themselves, their thoughts, and desires. However, life is complex […]
How the “Overton Window” Shifts Society’s Values
The Technology of Imposing “Values” American sociologist Joseph Overton described a technology for changing society’s attitude toward things that were once considered […]
What Is Process Metaphysics? Understanding the River You Can’t Step Into Twice
“You Can’t Step Into the Same River Twice”: What Is Process Metaphysics? What does metaphysics study? How do the metaphysical assumptions we […]
How the Overton Window Changes Society’s Values
The Technology of Implementing “Values” How to legalize anything—from euthanasia to incest. American sociologist Joseph Overton described a technology for changing society’s […]
The Theory of Lies: Political and Anthropological Aspects
The Theory of Lies: Political and Anthropological Aspects “To avoid lying is also to deceive,” says an Arabic proverb. While people often […]
Six Degrees of Separation: How the Theory Works
Six Degrees of Separation: How the Theory Works Sometimes, even in faraway places, you might unexpectedly meet someone who was friends with […]
The One-Dimensional Man: How Did We Lose Our Freedom of Choice?
The One-Dimensional Man: How Did We Lose Our Freedom of Choice? Herbert Marcuse, a German philosopher and sociologist, called the total programming […]