Psychology
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Bias as Sedimented Perception
When learned reactions begin to feel like reality Bias is often described as a belief, opinion, or prejudice. But bias does not always operate as a clear, conscious thought. More often, it appears earlier than belief, as an immediate feeling that something is wrong, inferior, threatening, embarrassing, or undesirable. This is what makes bias difficult… Continue reading
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Envy, Perceived Legitimacy, and the Psychology of Dislike
Dislike is often treated as a simple emotional reaction: we either like or dislike others based on their behavior. However, this perspective is limited. In many cases, dislike is not a direct response to what others do, but a reaction shaped by internal processes such as blocked desire and perceived legitimacy. This essay explores two… Continue reading
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TALENT AND CREATIVITY
This essay explores the relationship between talent and creativity. It argues that talent represents biological predisposition, while creativity emerges as a structured interaction of multiple cognitive abilities. By examining inheritance, environment, and mental architecture, the text proposes an ecological model of how ideas are formed and expressed. Continue reading
Raluca Florescu 