Aliza FaruquiThe Psychology of Evil : Zimbardo, Milgram & the Lucifer effectIn 1973, A psychologist named Phillip Zimbardo conducted an experiment in the basement of a Stanford university building, where he created…Sep 21, 2023Sep 21, 2023
Aliza FaruquiCancel Culture : Narcissistic, Sadistic, or just Stupid?Cancel culture initially came into existence around 2010. What started off as “call out culture” and a tool to hold people accountable for…May 21, 20231May 21, 20231
Aliza FaruquiWe need to stop romanticizing mental illnessI remember being 14 years old and reading about Kurt Cobain. The great musical genius Kurt Cobain, who sadly died at the age of 27. I…Apr 3, 20232Apr 3, 20232
Aliza FaruquiHow Arthur Schopenhauer’s pessimism can help us find contentmentArthur Schopenhauer, a 19th century German philosopher, proposed the concept of the “will to life” or “Wille zum Leben“. He believed that…Feb 1, 2023Feb 1, 2023
Aliza FaruquiEarly twenties and the need to achieve.When the clock hit 12 on my 21st birthday, something similar to what happened to Cinderella happened to me, except my fairy godmother…Jan 18, 20231Jan 18, 20231
Aliza FaruquiWhat if you don’t have to feel unhappy and lost anymore?A year ago, I made an important decision that I thought would change my life for the better. I expected my life to suddenly become…Dec 10, 20222Dec 10, 20222