Balance & Bliss

Produced for @empowervmedia Edited & fact-checked by @jorgebscomm   In the post-truth age, shared reality shatters into endless question marks.   (📷:thymindoman) T o comprehend why our current societal divisions feel so visceral and existential, one must first recognise that the human brain is not merely a machine for individual logic, but a node in a vast, social meaning-making network. Humans are uniquely characterised by an intense motivation to comprehend, manage, and share inner states, including beliefs, feelings, and attitudes, with their peers. This drive for shared reality is not a luxury of civilisation but a fundamental evolutionary imperative. Shared reality involves a subjectively perceived commonality of inner states regarding a specific target referent, providing individuals with the epistemic certainty needed to navigate a complex world. When we jointly form impressions of a new colleague or a political event, we are essentially merging our cognitive mod...

Produced by @jorgebscomm for @empowervmedia * FACT-CHECKED ✅ I n an era marked by authoritarian tendencies and the erosion of democratic norms, the ability to navigate and resist tyranny has become an essential skill for individuals and communities alike. This article critically reflects on historical and contemporary strategies for enduring oppressive regimes, examining insights from political theory, psychology, and sociology. It explores how personal resilience, collective action, and informed dissent can serve as powerful countermeasures against tyranny. Rather than accepting the status quo or retreating into silence, individuals must actively engage in questioning authority .  (📷:languageonthemove) The struggle against tyranny is as old as civilisation itself. Whether it takes the form of overt repression or more subtle forms of control, tyrannical forces challenge our freedoms and undermine our ability to lead fulfilling lives. In today’s world, we witness a resurgence of a...

Produced by @jorgebscomm for @empowervmedia * FACT-CHECKED ✅ F ar-right movements are surging worldwide, and women are in their crosshairs. This article unravels the misogyny fuelling these groups, blending psychology, sociology, and history to reveal why women’s rights are under attack. From Donald Trump’s policies to the haunting parallels of The Handmaid’s Tale , we’ll explore how a fabricated “golden past” drives efforts to reverse progress. Understanding this battle isn’t just about spotting the threat, but also about forging a future where dignity thrives for all. Women are in their crosshairs of far-right movements worldwide. (📷:oldaintdead) The Myth of a Perfect Past Far-right groups pine for a simpler time — a pristine era where men ruled and women obeyed. This vision isn’t history; it’s a fable. Philosopher Roger Scruton described such nostalgia as a longing for a lost ideal that never was . Yet this myth powers a crusade to “restore” rigid gender roles, casting women as r...