Narcissists lie and rewrite history, but why?

Could war games replace the real thing? By Jonathon Keats.

America in denial: Gabor Maté on the psychology of Russiagate. With Aaron Maté.

To vanquish a vampire, one generally employs a stake, a cross, a string of garlic, or a combination of all three. But there’s one highly effective anti-vampire weapon that few think to use: math. By Ella Morton. (Oct. 27, 2015)

The "charismatic air" of narcissists-- from their flashy attire, to their self-assured behaviors, to their charming glances, to their witty humor-- often makes a big first impression. At the same time, people seem to be really good at accurately perceiving narcissism in others based on minimal information (even just physical appearance is usually enough of a cue to accurately perceive narcissism). Which raises an interesting question: why are narcissists-- which are characterized by extremely high levels of exhibitionism...

A year ago, the so-called Alt-Right (short for "alternative right" and the latest manifestation of the U.S. white nationalist movement) made international headlines in its infamous "Unite the Right" rally in Charlottesville, VA. The rally led to dozens of serious injuries and the death of one counter-protester... By The Institute for Family Studies.

A peerless chronicler of clerical sex and 'culture of deceit.' By Rod Dreher.

Once we move beyond brainwashing as an explanation for people’s behaviors, we can actually learn quite a bit about why individuals are drawn to new ideas and alternative religions or make choices at odds with their previous lifestyles. By Rebecca Moore.

Kate Manne on 12 Rules.

‘How do you allow [in] people who explicitly say they are satanic doomsday cultists who infiltrate right-wing groups in order to press their agenda?’ one frustrated neo-Nazi asked. By Kelly Weill.

While we have many problems in our media landscape, the most dangerous is how it is being weaponized to gaslight people. By Danah Boyd.

A review of Michael Ruse’s book on the religion of scientism. By Charles LaPorte, Joseph LaPorte.

Witch-labeling — accusing others of harmful supernatural abilities — has a long history and may share underlying causes with contemporary political attacks. By Jen Viegas. (Jan. 8, 2018)

Why are intellectuals and thinkers, who normally face persecution and risk under dictatorial regimes, nonetheless attracted to tyrants and would-be liberators? By Aram Bakshian Jr.

I keep having the same conversation over and over. That thing where someone undermines your perception of reality, and says you’re crazy, or denies that something is happening that is in fact happening? By Nora Samaran. (June 28, 2016)

America’s firefighting community is grappling with a troubling trend amid brutal fire seasons. By Heather Hansman.

Humans are wired for bad news, angry faces and sad memories. Is this negativity bias useful or something to overcome? By Jacob Burak.

From Kill List to Blood on Satan’s Claw, celebrate May Day with a journey into the dark heart of the English countryside. By Michael Newton.

‘A person is a person through other persons.’ By Abeba Birhane.

The “Strawberries With Sugar” outbreak is just one example of mass hysteria, which goes back centuries. By Lorraine Boissoneault.