When governments suddenly change course, we often call these shifts "U-turns." But in authoritarian regimes, these U-turns are more than just policy reversals.

Empowering Your Child to Think Critically in an Age of Misinformation

Contradictory statements from leaders that confuse the public Dismissal of credible evidence that challenges the official story Labelling critics as enemies or traitors to discredit opposition Manipulation of media outlets to control the flow of information Rewriting history textbooks or public records to favour the establishment’s narrative

the loud advocacy of the mainstream feminist and #MeToo movements has been conspicuously quiet.

Why are so many women silent about what is happening to other women and girls today?

They passed laws no one understood, traded promises no one heard, and feasted on the nation’s marrow as if it were their birth right.

De-Hypnotising Yourself Fortunately, just as people can learn to enter trance deliberately, they can also learn to resist

Let’s look at three types of fear that rarely get a voice: Christophobia, Contraltophobia, and the powerful, often unspoken fear of rape and

Government messaging—like all persuasive communication—relies on assumptions that may not always be true.

A notable instance is the repeated assertion, "We inherited a 22 billion black hole," which has become entrenched in political dialogue.

Speak up despite the labels - the more people who refuse to be silenced the weaker the psychological hold becomes.

The power and perils of coercive language and understanding double binds

Values

In a world filled with information—and misinformation—critical thinking is a superpower. Teaching your children how to analyse, question,...

Gaslighting and how it works

Politics, Pathological Lying, and Narcissistic Personality Disorder: A Perfect Storm? Let’s face it—politicians have a reputation for...

Projection in politics is a powerful tool, but its consequences for society can be harmful.

*Cognitive dissonance* refers to the psychological discomfort experienced when we hold conflicting beliefs, attitudes, or behaviours...

When governments dismantle frameworks that have shaped a society for generations individuals are left grappling with their identity.

If You Disagree, Are You a Criminal? The Psychology of Control and How to Guard Against It.