Hyperfixation, hyperfix, or hyperfocus is a state in which a person concentrates all their attention and energy on one specific task, idea, or object, sometimes ignoring everything else. This phenomenon has many manifestations: from complete immersion in work or study to obsessively contemplating the same situation or problem. Hyperfixation is often mistaken for mere focus, […]
The Trolley Problem: Moral Choice or Cognitive Trap?
The Trolley Problem is one of the most famous moral experiments that explores how people make ethical decisions in a dilemma. Imagine the following scenario: a trolley is moving down the tracks, threatening the lives of five people on its current path. You are standing next to a lever that can redirect the trolley onto […]
Series «Severance»: Detailed Psychological Analysis of the First Season
“Severance” is an American science fiction drama with thriller elements, released by the Apple TV+ streaming service in 2022. Created by Dan Erickson, the series has garnered critical and audience acclaim for its unique storytelling approach, unconventional concept, and deep philosophical themes.
The Müller-Lyer Illusion: Can You Trust Your Own Eyes?
The Müller-Lyer Illusion is one of the most well-known examples of optical illusions, demonstrating how our perception of shape and size can be distorted. It involves two lines of equal length that appear different due to the specific design of their ends. When arrow-like “tails” are added to the ends of the lines, pointing either […]
TV Series “Silo”: Detailed Psychological Analysis of the First Season
“Silo” is a science fiction series set in a post-apocalyptic future. People live in a giant underground structure—the silo—where they are isolated from the outside world. They are led to believe that the Earth’s surface is uninhabitable due to a toxic environment. No one knows what exactly forced humanity to live in the silo, and […]