Social Psychology

The Truth is We Are Animals, and More Cruel

We are humans. Every day we think of ourselves as the smartest species on Earth. Why? Because… We can fly in the air. We can travel on the water. We have underground transportation systems. And...

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What is Social Experience Actually?

Do you ever wonder why you act different around some people? Why you laugh louder in one group and stay quiet in another? Why you try hard to impress some people? And why sometimes you...

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Bad Civic Sense of Indian People: Is Government Responsible?

There are many reasons why most Indian people don’t have basic civic sense. But who is the first line of responsibility? The Indian Government. So yes, they are responsible. Because only the government has the...

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Are Teens Confused Between Artificial Maturity and Emotional Maturity?

Why do so many teens sound emotionally wise but struggle to handle real emotions when life gets hard? Young people think they know all the right words. They feel as if they have got maturity...

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How Teen Girls are Being Manipulated to Look Sexy

Is the innocence of childhood alive today? I doubt it. In the past, you would see many teen girls with scraped knees and messy hair. But today? By the time a girl turns 13, she...

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The Psychology of People Who Lack Integrity

How do we recognize a person with integrity? Watch carefully if their words, actions, and beliefs match. When these align consistently, we see integrity clearly. Consider the example of Ashok Khemka. He was a retired...

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How Society Influences Women to Use Cosmetics

She stands in front of the mirror. She looks at herself and feels that something is missing. She doesn’t feel complete. So she looks at the makeup kit and cosmetics on the dressing table, her...

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The Psychology of Confirmation Bias

You are in a conversation with a friend or family member on a particular topic. You share your opinion and they share theirs. But you have the opposite opinion. So, you start Googling something to...

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Are We Creating a Society Built on Selling?

Society is changing. There was a time when the meaning of “selling” was different. To sell something meant giving or taking money for a product or service. Simple and honest trade. Today, selling is no...

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Gaslighting: A Dirty Tool for Psychological Abuse

Do you remember any conversation where, no matter what you said, the other person twisted your words? You felt unheard. Confused. Maybe even foolish for speaking up. And afterward, you wondered—was I overreacting? Did I...

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12 Key Traits to Identify Manipulative People

How do you feel when you find that someone has manipulated you? You feel anger. You feel shame. You feel mental agony. But as we live in a society, we deal with a lot of...

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Why Do People Fall for Dating Scams? | Scam Series

Remember the recent dating scam (also known as romance scam) where fraudsters created an AI-generated Brad Pitt? Fraudsters used to talk to Anne, a French woman, and made her believe that she was talking to...

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Why are Indian Youth So Rude on Social Media?

Whenever I scroll through social media, I observe many Indian youth being rude. It is hard to post even a single comment. The moment you share an opinion, some youth disguised as self-proclaimed defenders of...

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Indian Parents: Stop Taking Kids to Watch Violent Movies

In the last decade, I have been observing that many Indian parents are comfortable taking their kids to watch violent movies. I cringe and feel sad whenever I see someone I know who exposes their...

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The Dunning-Kruger Effect: How Social Media Rewards the Loudest, Not the Smartest

Picture a high-stakes business meeting. The room is filled with professionals—some are deeply engaged, actively listening, and carefully thinking through ideas. They weigh different perspectives before speaking. Then, there are others—bold, confident, and loud. They...

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What Socrates Says About Society?

When it comes to philosophy, we can’t ignore Socrates—often called the “Father of Western Philosophy”. As Socrates refused to write a single word, his disciple Plato preserved his thoughts and ideas through writings. Glad he...

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Psychological Effects of Party Culture on You

Welcome to the illusion of “Party Culture”. I am calling it an illusion because the benefits of partying are far less than how it affects us psychologically. We reap the benefits of partying only when...

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The Psychology of MMS Videos

Every time an MMS video gets leaked, Google Trends shows how that video goes viral. Especially, the recent incidents of Pakistani Tiktokers—Minahil Malik, Imsha Rehman, Kanwal Aftab, and Mathira Khan. It is crazy to see...

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How Society Influences Women to Focus on Body and Beauty

Dear women, how do you feel when you see yourselves in the mirror? Many of you do think that you are not enough. Maybe you look at your hair, your skin, or even a part...

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How Hawthorne Effect Shapes Our Social Experiences

Imagine you are strolling through a public place. You notice a beautiful girl walking toward you, accompanied by her boyfriend. You feel an immediate attraction and glance at her. However, the moment you realize her...

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Why Celebrities Are Not Real Heroes

There is no denying that we love to see celebrities. They entertain us through different mediums like movies, music, dance, and sports. That’s it! This is what a celebrity’s role is. Whenever we feel bored...

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The Psychology of Simping

Simping. I was not aware about this word or concept a couple of months back. Recently, I came across some Youtubers and they mentioned this words a couple of time. Then I got curious and...

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Are You a Delusional Indian Youth? Part 3: Celebrity Craze

In this article, I want to talk about the impact of celebrity craze on Indian youth. I understand that we find some connections with celebrities when we see them act in certain roles. We love...

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Are You a Delusional Indian Youth? Part 2: Social Media Craze

In part 1, I wrote about how Indian youth are delusional about the late-night lifestyle. In this part, we are turning our magnifying glass to understand how Indian youth are delusional about social media. Indian...

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Are You a Delusional Indian Youth? Part 1: Late-Night Lifestyle

If it is 2 AM in the night and you are watching a Netflix series, scrolling your phone, or hanging out in a pub or disco, you can safely call yourself a “Delusional Indian Youth”....

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How Today’s Humans Resemble Gollum?

Gollum, who can forget this character from the “The Lord of the Rings” movies or J.R.R. Tolkien’s books? I was very fascinated by Gollum. There was something about it. We like and connect with that...

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How Society Creates Pressure on Us?

Why do we behave in certain ways every day? Why do we do things as per the expectations of our society? Because society creates pressure on us. A society does so to remain functional, stay...

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You Believe It or Not, Looks Matter

Looks matter. Otherwise, movies and stories won’t show fairies and angels so beautifully. Have you ever imagined a fairy looking like a common human or even an ogre? We have been told and shown that...

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What Is Guilt Tripping and How to Respond to It?

Think of guilt tripping as an emotional manipulation technique. In this technique, a person can make you feel guilty for something, even when you haven’t done something wrong. You may start doubting yourself. You may...

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How Society Impacts Our Beliefs?

Our beliefs define who we are. What we think, speak, or do is shaped by our beliefs. What actions and decisions we make are shaped by our beliefs. How we perceive this world and how...

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12 Uncomfortable Truths About Being a Man

If you are a man, you have been feeling that you have your own set of challenges. There are certain societal expectations and rules that people around you expect from you. In this blog, I’m...

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