literature
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Why You Can’t Stop Thinking About Someone You Barely Know
Why do some people linger in your mind even when you barely know them? This long-form article explores the psychology, neuroscience, and emotional symbolism behind instant attraction, fixation, and unforgettable first encounters.
By F. M. Rayaan2 months ago in Humans
The Psychology of Having Two Lives Inside One Body
We all live two lives — one that the world sees, and one that we keep hidden. This long-form deep-dive explores the psychology of dual identities, why they develop, and how modern life pushes us to split ourselves into multiple versions just to survive emotionally, socially, and mentally.
By F. M. Rayaan2 months ago in Humans
The Silent Forces Of Leadership. AI-Generated.
The Human Element in Organizational Success If you look at almost any organization from the outside, the picture seems straightforward. There is a strategy, an organogram, a set of processes, some KPIs, and a collection of digital tools meant to keep everything under control. We talk about “systems” and “structures” as if they are the real heart of the institution. Yet anyone who has spent time inside a company, a government department, or a non-profit knows that the real story is much messier and much more human. The same structure can produce very different results depending on who is in the room, how they relate to each other, and what is happening inside their minds. The same policy can feel inspiring in one team and oppressive in another. The same technology can either empower people or quietly exhaust them. Underneath every chart and system, human psychology is quietly writing the script.
By Sayed Zewayed2 months ago in Humans
The Weight of Reality: The Trade-Off Illusion
1. Every Solution Costs Something There is no such thing as a perfect solution. Every answer creates a new question, and every gain requires a loss. The idea that we can have everything without giving something up is one of the greatest lies of modern culture. Real progress demands trade-offs. Something must be sacrificed for something else to exist.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast2 months ago in Humans
Empathy at Work: Why Soft Skills Make a Difference. AI-Generated.
Introduction What Are Soft Skills? Soft skills are the interpersonal qualities that help people communicate, collaborate, and work effectively with others. Unlike technical skills, soft skills are not tied to a specific job—they are universal abilities that influence how individuals behave, respond, and interact in the workplace. These include communication, teamwork, leadership, emotional intelligence, adaptability, and empathy.
By Muhammad Irfan Afzal2 months ago in Humans
The Last Promise
A World War Story of Two Friends The winter of 1944 was colder than any soldier had ever known. Snow mixed with ashes, and every breath carried the taste of fear. Deep in the muddy trenches of France sat two young soldiers — Arvin Hale, just 19, and Jonas Reed, 20. They had left their homes with dreams, pride, and the belief that the war would end quickly. But the battlefield taught them otherwise.
By Wings of Time 2 months ago in Humans
The Weight of Reality: The Myth of Fairness
1. Fairness Is a Human Fiction Fairness is not a natural law. It is a social illusion created by people who wish to avoid the pain of consequence. Nature operates on cause and effect, not comfort. A storm does not pause for equality. Gravity does not check whether the fall was fair. The universe is perfectly just in one sense only: every action brings a reaction. Fairness, however, is not justice. It is an emotional ideal built by those who want consequence without cost.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast2 months ago in Humans
