Was Salvador Dalí a Brilliant Madman?
Salvador Dalí was a flamboyant, provocative, controversial, and brilliant madman. He's one of the most eccentric figures in the world…
Culture
In this culture section, you’ll find the latest news about psychology. Discover more about literary topics, articles, philosophy, and explore our stories and reflections. Because there’s no better way to stimulate the mind than culture in all its different forms: cinema, music, books…
Felix Boehm, a Controversial Psychoanalyst
The name Felix Boehm appears several times in the history of psychoanalysis. His notoriety, however, isn't due to his contribution…
The Favourite: A Royal Power Struggle
Greek filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos' latest film, The Favourite (2018), is full of palatial intrigue, power, and an impressive female presence.…
The Best Quotes from Charles Darwin
Reading quotes from Charles Darwin is a worthwhile activity for a very simple reason. One hundred and fifty years ago,…
Marquis de Sade, an Icon of Wickedness
There are many legends about the Marquis de Sade, who he was, and what he did. Most of them are…
Carl Müller-Braunschweig - Ethics and Ambiguity
The story of Carl Müller-Braunschweig is one of those bleak pages in the path of psychoanalysis and wrote some interesting…
A Nahuatl Legend - The Myth of the Sacred Land
The myth of the sacred land is a Nahuatl legend that tells about the beginning of the world many, many…
Louis Armstrong, Biography of a Jazz Musician
One of the favorite anecdotes of Louis Armstrong took place in the 1930s just before he began a tour with…
Against Automation: Pause and Beauty
On many different occasions, people have compared the way computers process information with the way the human brain does. Both…
The Story of the Ring: Who Determines Your True Worth?
The Ring is a story about the value of an object. Nevertheless, the lesson can be applied to a person's…
Echoism: When You'd Prefer to Go Unnoticed
The term "echoism" has become popular in recent years. David Dean, an American psychoanalyst, first coined the term in 2005.…
Women Who Love Psychopaths
Ted Bundy, one of the most vicious serial killers of our time, got married while he was on trial to a woman named Carole Anne Boone. She was one of…
The Prince of Tides: The Tragedy of Silence
Today, we decided to talk about The Prince of Tides, an oldie but a goodie that is, unfortunately, still relevant today. Sexual…
American Horror Story: Asylum
Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk, creators of the anthology series American Horror Story (AHS), already have nine seasons under their belts. The most recent, Apocalypse, was highly anticipated because of the novel…
The 7 Best Quotes from Anaïs Nin
The most characteristic thing about these quotes from Anaïs Nin is their originality and honesty. Some of them are from…
5 Ways to Improve Memory and Attention Span
Improving memory and attention span is a goal many people set for themselves, whether because they have trouble studying for…
Édith Piaf: The Little Sparrow of Paris
Édith Piaf has one of the most fascinating stories of any artist in history, not just because of the incredible…
Hieronymus Bosch: Biography of an Enigma
The official biographies of Hieronymus Bosch tell a fairly simple story of this exceptional artist's life. The most orthodox stories claim…
The Last Laugh - Stereotypes about Aging
Last year, Netflix premiered an original movie that challenges clichés and stereotypes about aging. With The Last Laugh, director Greg…
The Life of Ryszard Kapuściński, a Famous Journalist
Ryszard Kapuściński was one of the most important journalists in the world. He embodied the classic idea of the reporter who…