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The Science Behind Relationships; Humans Media explores the basis of our attraction, contempt, why we do what we do and to whom we do it.
Christ Is King
Every culture has a throne. The only question is who sits on it. Some people crown themselves. Others crown society. Still others crown the government, or money, or pleasure. But someone or something always rules the human heart. The idea of living without a king is an illusion, because every human being worships something.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast4 months ago in Humans
The War on Order
We live in a time when doing the right thing often feels like an act of rebellion. When honesty can ruin a career. When decency is mocked as naïve. When standing for truth invites hatred, censorship, and isolation. Somehow, the people who uphold virtue have become the villains in the story of modern culture.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast4 months ago in Humans
The Death of “Live and Let Live”
There was a time when “live and let live” actually meant something noble. It meant respecting each other’s differences, coexisting in peace, and not forcing our personal views onto our neighbors. It meant freedom of conscience, speech, and thought. It meant that the person next to you didn’t have to believe what you believed for both of you to live decent, peaceful lives.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast4 months ago in Humans
The Happiness Trap: You're Programmed to Chase, Not Catch. AI-Generated.
You finally get the promotion. You buy the car you’ve been eyeing for years. You reach your goal weight. For a moment, a brilliant flash of joy erupts. But within days, sometimes hours, the feeling fades. The new title feels normal, the car is just a car, and the scale reading is just a number. A quiet emptiness creeps back in, and your mind, restless, immediately scans the horizon for the next target. The next achievement, the next purchase, the next milestone that will surely—this time—be the one that delivers lasting happiness.
By The 9x Fawdi4 months ago in Humans
The Porn Experiment: What Happens to Your Brain on Porn?. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
Imagine a substance that could deliver an instant rush of pleasure, available 24/7 at the click of a button. It’s free, anonymous, and promises an escape from stress, boredom, or loneliness. This isn’t a new street drug; it’s internet pornography. And your brain processes it in a way that is both fascinating and alarming. Welcome to the unseen neurological experiment you’ve been conducting every time you watch.
By The 9x Fawdi4 months ago in Humans
When Advice Felt Like Arrows: A Story of Dignity in Hard Times
Introduction: When Words Wound Instead of Heal It started with a well-meaning text from a friend: “You just need to stay positive. Everything happens for a reason.” I stared at the screen, exhausted, eyes swollen from a night of crying, and wondered—how can something meant to comfort feel so piercing?
By Shamshair Khan Hasan Zai4 months ago in Humans
The Healing Art of Travel: How Culture Reconnects Mind and Meaning
There’s something quietly magical about standing in a place where everything feels unfamiliar yet deeply human. The colors, the language, the air—it all reminds you that the world is wider and kinder than your daily routine lets you believe. Traveling isn’t only about adventure—it’s about awakening. The travel benefits for mental health go far beyond a break from reality; they help us remember who we are when the noise of everyday life fades away.
By Leigh Cala-or4 months ago in Humans
Digital Identity: How Social Media Shapes Who We Think We Are
In the contemporary hyperconnected age, the line between who we are offline and who we are online is increasingly blurry. The same person can be present in multiple digital spaces, each with their own rules, audience, and expectations. On Instagram, for example, one might have a carefully styled feed showcasing travel, achievement, and social success. On Twitter, they may post witty observations or political opinions. On LinkedIn, they market professional successes, expertise, and ambition. Each site demands a slightly different version of self—a virtual self intended to engage, impress, or influence.
By The Chaos Cabinet4 months ago in Humans
Friendship Boundaries: The Art of Choosing People Who Feel Like Home
In your 20s and 30s, friendships start to shift in quiet but powerful ways. You realize it’s not about who’s been around the longest, but who makes you feel seen, respected, and safe. This piece explores the five green flags and five red flags that reveal whether a friendship nourishes your energy—or drains it—and how setting boundaries can change the way you connect for good.
By Leigh Cala-or4 months ago in Humans
