2023 was a devastating year in terms of the number of Americans who died by suicide. More than 50,000 individuals lost their lives, marking the highest number on record. This statistic hits close to home for me, as I personally experienced the loss of loved ones to suicide. The harsh reality is that the quality of life in our society is on a downward spiral, and as a result, suicide rates continue to increase. We are living in a time where most people are struggling to make ends meet, one medical emergency away from financial ruin. The combination of financial instability, a hyper individualistic culture, and a lack of community support creates a perfect storm for individuals to feel like they can’t go on.… Continue reading
MAGA World is about to collide with Taylor Swift’s fan base, and it’s going to be a clash of epic proportions. The fervent followers of President Trump, what some may refer to as the “cult-like” supporters, are not known for their open-mindedness or acceptance of opposing viewpoints. On the other hand, Taylor Swift’s fandom is a diverse and inclusive group that stands for equality and progressive values. These two worlds are on a collision course, and it certainly won’t end well for MAGA World.
The psychology behind the supporters of President Trump is a complex one, but crowd psychology provides some insight.… Continue reading
like last 20-30 years new. Americans always had their disagreements but in the past most people could at least agree on the problems we needed to address. Now we can’t agree on the problems much less the solutions.
Polarization in the house:
There was always a lot of polarization and differences – they were just regional in the past. And not tied to party affiliation, either. A Democrat in Alabama would be quite different than a Democrat in New York City. Probably more different than Democrats and Republicans in the same state.
Now everyone is all mixed together, and identify more with groups they connect to online than to their neighbors.… Continue reading
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