Psyche
Vigilance and scepticism are necessary — they protect against manipulation. But when they become our default response to the world, we lose our sense of security. What can be done about it? By Cveta Dimitrova A woman wakes up on a conference table. We don't know who she is,
History
Does the cult of warrior spirit strengthen an army, or does it lead to strategic chaos? A martial arts historian reads the ideas of the US Secretary of Defense through a medieval lens. By Maciej Talaga The United States entered its confrontation with Iran with an overwhelming technological advantage, the
Science
Michael Morris, cultural psychologist: The rise of tribes expanded our circle of trust. Today we can trust a complete stranger if they speak our language, practice the same profession, or share the same ideals. By Kasper Kalinowski and Michael Morris Kasper Kalinowski: Aristotle described man as a "social animal,
Psyche
A diagnosis of mental illness means the whole family must face change. What difficulties and emotions do the loved ones of a mentally ill person encounter? And how can they help, while also remembering their own wellbeing? By Anna Goc "My name is Hania, and this is my story.
Science
How did it come about that the civilizations created by the Romans, the Maya, and the inhabitants of Easter Island came to an end? It is easy to conclude that there is no hypothesis too absurd for some scholar to have put forward. By Kamil Kopij At the end of
Society
Masking is not an occasionally used tool but a constant effort aimed at surviving in a world created by and for the neurotypical majority. By Jędrzej Grodniewicz and Anna Urbanek Imagine you receive an invitation to an exclusive party hosted by a somewhat eccentric circle. You rarely attend such events
Society
Media attention focuses on the crisis in the Church and accelerating secularization. But many young people still find their spiritual home in Catholicism. By Piotr Sikora "Faith is, above all, a decision. My conscious faith began with that decision. Faith is trust arising from experiencing God in everyday life.
Science
Philosopher Susana Monsó: Many of us have watched a cat torment a mouse without killing it. The killing bite is distinctly different from that cruel play. This is evidence of cognitive control over behavior. The cat chooses when it kills. By Maria Hawranek and Susana Monsó Maria Hawranek: Is the
Society
We stand on the threshold of another AI revolution. Growing lonelier, we reach for the illusion of closeness in the digital world. By Agata Kaźmierska At first, the only noticeable change was that 14-year-old Sewell lost interest in things that had previously excited him, like Formula 1 racing