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Steve Taylor Ph.D is senior lecturer in psychology at Leeds Beckett University, UK. His latest book is a collection of spiritual reflections and meditations, The Clear Light. He is also the author of Spiritual Science, The Leap, Out of the Darkness and many other books. His books have been published in 20 languages. His research has appeared in many academic journals including The Journal of Transpersonal Psychology, The Journal of Consciousness Studies, and The Journal of Humanistic Psychology. He is the chair of the Transpersonal Section of the British Psychological Society.

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Spiritual Conspiracists
Why are some 'spiritual' people propagating unfounded conspiracy theories, and voicing their support for authoritarian leaders?
The Psychology of Nationalism
Nationalism is an illusory concept caused by a need for identity. People with high well-being let go of group identity. For the good of our species, we should all do the same.
Post-Traumatic Creativity
The myth of the "suffering artist" has some basis in fact. Periods of intense suffering can lead to enhanced creativity.
Disordered Leaders
Psychopaths and narcissists live in a state of extreme separation. They feel a sense of lack that drives them to attain power. This leads to "pathocracy."

The Abdication Syndrome

The appeal of authoritarian leaders and corrupt gurus is a desire to return to childhood, when parents protected us and took responsibility for our lives.

The appeal of authoritarian leaders and corrupt gurus is a desire to return to childhood, when parents protected us and took responsibility for our lives.

When Time Slips Away

Time Expansion Experiences in accidents and emergencies are real, not an illusion caused by recollection

Time Expansion Experiences in accidents and emergencies are real, not an illusion caused by recollection

Spiritual Depression

Spiritual depression occurs when we lose touch with our spiritual sensibility, or repress spiritual experiences because we don't understand them.

Spiritual depression occurs when we lose touch with our spiritual sensibility, or repress spiritual experiences because we don't understand them.

David Ditchfield's Remarkable Near-Death Experience

David Ditchfield almost died in an accident on a train platform. He changed so dramatically that he feels as if he has a different life and a different identity.

David Ditchfield almost died in an accident on a train platform. He changed so dramatically that he feels as if he has a different life and a different identity.

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Power and Personality Disorders

Are mental health professionals right to speak out about President Trump?

Are mental health professionals right to speak out about President Trump?

Do Psi Phenomena Exist? The Debate Continues

A psychiatrist and a psychologist debate whether science should take psi phenomena seriously and what they imply about consciousness.

A psychiatrist and a psychologist debate whether science should take psi phenomena seriously and what they imply about consciousness.

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