Understanding the Mere-Exposure Effect Psychological research has shown that forces beyond the reach of the conscious mind shape how we perceive ourselves and others, how we react to events, and, generally, how we perceive the world. One such phenomenon is The Mere Exposure Effect Zajonc, R. B. (1968). Attitudinal effects of mere exposure. Journal of personality […]
Welcome to the article category society and culture. Read articles and essays on the the role of work in society and culture over the centuries
The Inadequacy Of The Words
I was sitting in bed one night, my back against the tall solid wood headboard when suddenly it occurred to me the complete inadequacy of the words I had just spoken. My wife and I were discussing something trivial, I can’t remember what it was now, it doesn’t really matter anyway. I was in no doubt that right there, the words we just uttered were pointless, even primitive.
Is It Worth The Sacrifice?
Having a family is a challenge right? The Joy of being a parent can’t be overstated I feel, but it can be challenging. We leave behind the freedom of the single life to have a family but it’s worth the sacrifice. I wonder though in that, is it really a sacrifice at all.
Parent Child Relationship: What Is Its True Purpose?
It can be difficult to write an article on the parent child relationship without coming across as nauseously righteous. If I do then I didn’t do a good job. So the best way for me to remain as sincere and honourable an observer as possible is to offer a personal story. So here you go…
The Death Of The Local Shopkeeper
I visited a local shopkeeper this morning. It’s a a fruit and veg place called Justin’s in Blanchardstown village on the west side of Dublin. A fairly run down place on the mainstreet, been there for years. It’s a favourite with the minorities and some locals in the Blanchardstown area but today it was empty.
Work & The Advance Of Artificial Intelligence
With the advance of artificial intelligence many jobs you and I now do will be lost to more efficient machines. But it might not all be bad. Imagine receiving a regular income from the state to pursue your artistic endeavours at your leisure. No more stress and pressure to work for a living. Your sense of self-worth is no longer linked to income or role in the workforce. Idealistic? Maybe.
How To Ensure Our Children’s Success
We’ve grown up with rules and regulations, a preset route to monotonous normality disguised as life success and so it doesn’t have to be that way for them. The greatest challenge for us parents is to allow our children follow their interests and let that take them wherever it will. Only then can they ever have a chance of creating something special and unique according to their own values.