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The Unconscious

Implications and applications for politics, business, and the everyday world.

Motivation
Why We Should Not Be Surprised by Politicians' Bad Behavior

Joel Weinberger, Ph.D. on March 14, 2021

Do you continue to be shocked and amazed by the bad behavior of our politicians? Don't be. It's built into who they are and is predictable. And it will happen again and again.

Do you continue to be shocked and amazed by the bad behavior of our politicians? Don't be. It's built into who they are and is predictable. And it will happen again and again.

Grief
A Public Enactment of the Stages of Grief

Joel Weinberger, Ph.D. on January 18, 2021

Confused by Trump's behavior since he lost the election? Don't be. He is cycling through the stages of grief identified by Kubler-Ross.

Confused by Trump's behavior since he lost the election? Don't be. He is cycling through the stages of grief identified by Kubler-Ross.

Unconscious
Misery Loves Company, Not Isolation

Joel Weinberger, Ph.D. on April 1, 2020

Why are people not sheltering in place even though they know the consequences can be deadly? Insights from psychological research.

Why are people not sheltering in place even though they know the consequences can be deadly? Insights from psychological research.

Unconscious
Territoriality, Not Tribalism

Joel Weinberger, Ph.D. on February 23, 2020

Many social problems are attributed to tribal thinking that will evaporate if we consciously adopt more inclusive values. The truth is more primal and biological.

Many social problems are attributed to tribal thinking that will evaporate if we consciously adopt more inclusive values. The truth is more primal and biological.