Magical Thinking

October 7, 2024 pseudoscience / wellness

Wellness or Wishful Thinking? The Privileged Marketing of an Industry Built on Sugar Pills

In today’s world, the concept of “wellness” has become a booming industry, raking in billions annually as it promises a

October 6, 2024 pseudoscience / wellness

The Battle for Truth: Why Science Struggles to Triumph Over Celebrity Pseudoscience

In an age dominated by influencers and celebrity culture, the world of pseudoscience has found fertile ground to thrive. From

September 30, 2024 Coaching / Self-help / Spirituality

The Parallels Between Norman Vincent Peale’s Work and NLP: The Danger of Oversimplifying Psychology and Rewriting Truth

Norman Vincent Peale, the influential author of The Power of Positive Thinking, and the founders of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Richard

September 28, 2024 pseudoscience / Self-help / Spirituality

The Illusion of Modern Spirituality: How Marketing, Not Mysticism, Drives the Success of New Age Gurus

In today’s world, the lines between spirituality, self-help, and commercialism have become increasingly blurred. Many of the most prominent figures

September 28, 2024 pseudoscience / Self-help / Spirituality

The Illusion of Tapping: A Cautionary Tale for Magical Thinkers

In a world where personal empowerment and self-help are more accessible than ever, it’s easy to be drawn to practices

September 18, 2024 pseudoscience / Self-help / Spirituality

The Hidden Costs of MLMs: How Multi-Level Marketing Exploits Ambition, Denies Failure, and Damages Mental Health

Multi-level marketing (MLM) companies have been around for decades, selling everything from cosmetics to dietary supplements, water filtration systems, and

September 16, 2024 Coaching / Self-help

The Hidden Dangers of an Unaccountable Industry: When Success Stories Mask the Harm Beneath

In today’s world of rapid self-improvement and personal development, coaching has exploded into a multi-billion-dollar industry. Coaches are hailed as