psychology

When Facts Don’t Matter: Why Some People Can’t Be Convinced (and What to Do About It)

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You’ve been there. You’ve had the argument. You’ve dropped the logic bombs, cited your sources, even dumbed it down to f^%king kindergarten-level explanations—and yet, the person in front of you is still clinging to their wrong-a$$ opinion like a koala to a eucalyptus tree.  Maybe it’s your uncle at Thanksgiving ranting about how the moon … Read more

The Psychology of Fandom: Why We Get Obsessed With Movies, Music, and Memes

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Alright, let’s cut the Bu!!S#T—*fandoms are basically cults, just with more Funko Pops and fewer Kool-Aid-related incidents. Whether you’re a Swiftie, a Star Wars purist, or one of those people who cried when Club Penguin shut down (RIP, you beautiful, pixelated paradise), you’ve probably been emotionally wrecked by pop culture at some point.  And that’s … Read more