Psychology, human nature, and the forces that shape how we live
I write about psychology, human behavior, and the tension between biology, culture, and society. I explore what really drives us, how desire, identity, and conflict are formed, and what may lead to a more conscious way of living.
About this project
This project explores psychology, human nature, and the mechanisms that shape our decisions, relationships, and ways of living. I am interested in a holistic view of the human being — biological, psychological, social, and cultural.
I write about how desire, conflict, and choice are formed, how society influences what we want, and what may lead to a more conscious and coherent way of living.
Main areas
This project brings together several perspectives needed to understand human behavior and modern life.
Psychology
Emotions, motivation, inner conflict, self-regulation, and the structure of human behavior.
Human nature
Desire, attachment, status, meaning, identity, and the deeper forces that shape our lives.
Society and culture
Norms, pressure, institutions, media, relationships, and the ways culture influences what we want.
A more conscious life
Reflection, coherence, autonomy, responsibility, and a more realistic approach to fulfillment.
New here? Start here
If you are new to this project, this is the best place to begin. It will help you understand the main themes, the core questions, and the direction of the whole body of work.