Steven Lucas

💔 Harlow’s Monkeys & The Loneliness of Remote Work: A Surprising Connection In the 1950s, psychologist Harry Harlow conducted a series of groundbreaking experiments that shook the foundations of behavioural science. Baby monkeys, separated from their mothers, were given two surrogate options: a wire mother that provided food, and a soft cloth mother that offered […]

🌟 A Gentle Hero for a Noisy World: Why Robin by Catherine Storr Still Matters In an age of fast-paced entertainment and digital distractions, it’s easy to overlook the quiet power of classic children’s literature. Yet Robin by Catherine Storr — a tender, introspective story first published in the 1960s — still resonates deeply with

👀 What a Punching Bobo Doll Can Teach Us About Online Rage In the early 1960s, psychologist Albert Bandura conducted a groundbreaking study that would forever change how we understand human behavior. The Bobo Doll Experiment showed that children who observed adults acting aggressively toward a toy were more likely to imitate that aggression themselves.

🔍 Unmasking Power: Lessons from the Zimbardo Prison Experiment for the Modern Workplace In 1971, psychologist Philip Zimbardo conducted one of the most controversial and eye-opening studies in social psychology: the Stanford Prison Experiment. What began as a simulated prison environment quickly spiraled into a chilling display of how ordinary people can abuse power when

🌙 When the World Sleeps, My Mind Wakes Up It’s 3 A.M. again. The house is silent, the world outside wrapped in darkness—and yet, my brain is louder than ever. Thoughts I buried all day resurface with vengeance. Did I reply to that email too bluntly? What if I never reach my goals? Why does

🌟 Introduction: Mere Christianity – A Soulful Invitation In a world that often feels chaotic and disconnected, many of us yearn for something deeper—something that speaks to the soul. Mere Christianity, C.S. Lewis’ profound exploration of faith, morality, and human nature, offers just that. More than a theological treatise, it’s a guide to emotional resilience,

😳 Why Do We Feel So Exposed? You trip on the pavement. Your face flushes. You’re sure everyone saw it. But did they? That creeping feeling that all eyes are on you—even when they’re not—is known as the spotlight effect. It’s a psychological phenomenon that makes us believe our actions, appearance, and mistakes are being

👀 The Hidden Reasons Behind Our Judgments Let’s be honest—judging others is something we all do. Sometimes it’s subtle, like a passing thought about someone’s outfit. Other times, it’s harsh and persistent. But why do we judge? Judgment often stems from our own insecurities, fears, and unmet needs. It’s a defense mechanism—a way to create

🌪️ When the Mind Feels Fragmented Have you ever felt emotionally overwhelmed, disconnected from your body, or like the world around you isn’t quite real? These experiences can be deeply unsettling—and often misunderstood. Terms like dysregulation, dissociation, depersonalisation, and derealisation are frequently used in trauma-informed therapy, but they describe very different psychological states. Understanding the

🧠 The Curious Case of Selective Memory You meet someone new, shake hands, exchange names—and five seconds later, theirs is gone. Yet that time you tripped in front of your crush in Year 10? Crystal clear. The joy of selective memory. Why does our brain work this way? Memory isn’t just a filing cabinet—it’s a