I have been hesitant to do much with artificial intelligence. Certainly, I haven’t used it as an aid in the composition of my posts or books. I didn’t want even the possibility that a machine would be doing the thinking for me on the vital subject of mental health. We all … [Read more...] about AI’s Helpful Synopsis of This Depth Psychology
The People, the Psyche, and the Power
Power grabs are ransacking America’s best traditions and virtues, and psychological forces are driving this behavior. Those in power grab for more power to compensate for how overwhelmed they feel as the world’s growing dangers and complexity worsen. Everyday people are also … [Read more...] about The People, the Psyche, and the Power
The Psychology Behind Climate-Change Inaction
Our educational system has not really explained why climate change has been addressed so timidly. The mystery of our inaction lies deep within us, and I will try here to offer some insight from depth psychology. Some people simply deny that climate change is a problem … [Read more...] about The Psychology Behind Climate-Change Inaction
The Core of Our Dysfunction
It makes sense to me that the world is in such a mess. I see the problem as the cumulative effect of all the neurosis that plagues humankind. My books and articles have tried to expose the nature of this neurosis, which basically consists of varieties of inner conflict and our … [Read more...] about The Core of Our Dysfunction
When the Mating Call Fizzles
The anxiety around dating—and finding the “right” partner—is a common contributor to unhappiness. The challenge is described in a recent article, “Mating Season,” in The New York Times Magazine. (The online version is titled, The Trouble With Wanting Men.”) The article’s … [Read more...] about When the Mating Call Fizzles