What if one of your clearest memories turned out to be false? It may sound unsettling, but it’s real. The Mandela Effect is a psychological phenomenon that shows human memory is not a perfect video recorder, but rather a fragile and creative system that can invent details, change scenes, and convince us of something that … Read more
Wednesday Addams is one of the most fascinating characters in pop culture. With her cold stare, dark humor, and gothic style, she intrigues millions of people worldwide. But beyond Netflix’s revival of the character, many wonder: does Wednesday Addams show signs of a psychological disorder? Wednesday Addams and psychology: dark fascination or emotional defense? More … Read more
An Experiment That Shook Psychology What would you do if you were given absolute power over another person? In 1971, psychologist Philip Zimbardo conducted one of the most famous—and most controversial—studies in psychology: the Stanford Prison Experiment. Ordinary college students were randomly assigned roles as guards or prisoners. Within just a few days, this “simulation” spiraled into a … Read more
Do differences in intelligence exist between different populations? And if so, why? For decades, psychologists, anthropologists, and sociologists tried to answer this question. Many studies reported differences in average IQ scores across countries and cultures – yet today, this topic is rarely discussed openly in science. Why? Out of fear of misunderstanding, political misuse, or … Read more
On March 13, 1964, a young woman named Kitty Genovese was brutally murdered in front of her apartment building in New York. At least 38 neighbors heard her screams for help. But no one intervened. This shocking case sparked one of the most famous concepts in social psychology: the bystander effect. It reveals a paradox in … Read more
What is the amygdala and why does it matter? Have you ever felt sudden fear, uncontrollable anger, or anxiety that appears out of nowhere, without any clear reason? That sensation—that your body reacts first and your mind catches up later—has an explanation: it’s called the amygdala, one of the oldest and most powerful parts of … Read more
Have you ever wondered how far you would go if someone in authority told you to do something? The story of Milgram’s experiment is one of the most fascinating and disturbing chapters in the history of psychology, and it still makes us reflect on our own decisions today. The Origin of Milgram’s Experiment In 1961, … Read more