The Addiction to Revenge Offers a Roadmap to Recovery
The addiction to revenge offers a path to recovery from other addictions.
Turning Off Chatbots for Children
China just banned chatbots for children in a growing wave of pushback against AI companions.
More Evidence: Stress Is the Source of Addiction
The dramatic increase in substance use disorders in Israel shows how stress is the source of addiction.
Could It Be That Simple?
It would be interesting to know for sure how many attempts to quit a habit are tied to the elementary detail of not choosing the right time.
Reward Theory vs. Relief Theory
The reward theory of addiction puts the emphasis on the substance rather than the stress.
Murders, Mysteries, and Metascience
For over 130 years, our culture has been fascinated with a sensational true tale: the brutal murder of five women, all labeled prostitutes, dismissed and devalued.