In my last post, I discussed a few reasons why the Western world (or, perhaps the world, in general) is polarized, particularly when it comes to political beliefs and issues. More or less, a psychological switch has been turned on, making us more sensitive to [...]
People always divide. We disagree about religion, politics, and how to store toothpaste. But polarization is more than division, and the Western world is more than divided right now. Polarization has to do with the scope of division as well as how hastily we tend [...]
I never understood politics until I had a way of classifying political beliefs; the concept of a left-right political spectrum helped me do just that. Canada’s Prime Minister called an election recently, so why not a quick primer on politics and a look at the [...]
“Marriage is a traditional institution, and women today are not traditional.” Men, therefore, shouldn’t bother getting married. So the argument goes, according to the Fresh & Fit Guys, recent guests on Tim Pool’s podcast and hosts of their own. They focus on dating and lifestyle [...]
Slowly but surely I’ve been trekking through Jordan Peterson’s Beyond Order - his follow up to 2018's 12 Rules for Life - and slowly but surely I’ve been having my perspectives on life altered once again. He’s got another 12 rules, and like the first [...]
Reflecting on my graduation has me nostalgic and thinking about the “gospel truths” that I’ve seen in my favourite action hero: Goku. “Corey,” you say as you roll your eyes. “Dragon Ball is so nerdy. Just stop.” “Ridiculous!” I say, finger in the air. “Every [...]
Cancel Culture, mob rule, progressivism… the list of potential horrors that many fear will ruin the West goes on. I have a theory that these attitudes come from (or perhaps are cultivated by) deeper, intrapersonal issues. We are, increasingly, a disconnected and insecure culture that [...]
A while back, I looked at YouTubers Rhett and Link and their “spiritual deconstructions.” They recently recorded follow-up episodes which have me thinking. As someone obsessed with (and studying) psychology for the last few years, I was noticing their beliefs and attitudes towards their former [...]
Confirmation bias can be an ugly thing. No more is this true than when people of other political (or otherwise) persuasions end up railing against your party, your values, your ideas, etc. Yes, it’s ugly when they don’t understand you, don’t care to understand you, [...]
Agreeable people care well for others; not always for themselves. This post is part of a series - read Part 1 first. Agreeable people have big hearts. Love and compassion come easy; words tend to be tactful and careful. If you’re agreeable, you’re a peacekeeper, [...]
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