steven franssen
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Anything To Not Do The Work
During my nearly decade long advocacy for self-knowledge, I have demystified self-reflection as some kind of mystical, complex discipline. This is abundantly apparent in my book Make Self-Knowledge Great Again, as well as in other books such as Peaceful Parenting, where I touch upon the topic. A popular modality making the rounds in psychology circles… Continue reading
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Apathy As An Infectious Disease
It is often said that enthusiasm is contagious but rarely is the opposite said to be true. Apathy is a state of boredom, dread, and retreat from positive moral value. People become apathetic when their good moods are squelched by authority figures. They also become apathetic when virtuous behavior in their social environment is punished.… Continue reading