Valuable “talking about yourself”

One is extremely modest and will not or never talk about himself and the other likes to talk about himself and is often referred to as an egoist. Whether or not is not very relevant in this regard, what matters is the added value when you talk about yourself and how you can shape this. … Read more

Syrian Children and War Traumas

The Syrian civil war affects young and old and, as always, a war has a great impact on a person’s psyche. This is especially true for children, who often do not fully realize what is going on, but do come into contact with violence and sadness. That is why this article focuses on what the … Read more

Mass hysteria and the nocebo effect explained

Mass hysteria is a group of people who feel ill or show symptoms without a medical explanation. The reason for the hysteria may vary, but ‘fear of’ is the general characteristic. The group often thinks they have been exposed to a dangerous substance. The group is usually close-knit and separate, a school, workshop or office. … Read more

The positions of the Pirate Party

Since the end of July, the pirate party has had enough signatures to participate in the parliamentary elections on September 12, 2012. All parties had to submit 40 signatures per constituency before August 1, and the pirates narrowly succeeded in doing so. Analysts and election pollsters take the Pirate Party seriously, as a party that … Read more

We are smarter than our ancestors

IQ is IQ, you would say. Yet that is not entirely true. Every generation is smarter than the last, although it seems that in some Western countries it has reached its peak. The IQ is adjusted accordingly. What is the reason for this and what is the situation in the Netherlands now? Are we also … Read more