Understanding The Social Being

https://ineffableliving.com/quotes-about-imposter-syndrome/ Henri Tajfel’s greatest contribution to psychology was social identity theory. Social identity is a person’s sense of who they are based on their group membership(s). According to Tajfel, one’s social attributions had a big impact on one’s pride, self image, and esteem. Self image refers to our perception of our characteristics, while our ideal self is an image created by us which shows the characteristics we most admire.  https://books.google.co.in/books/about/Social_Groups_and_Identities.html?id=toHSl37qbfMC&redir_esc=y Real self, reflecting our true values, principles, and desires, defines who the person is intrinsically. It governs how a person thinks, acts and feels. An ideal self, being a reflection of what one aspires to be, paves a path one would choose to move on the pursuit of success. It is often shaped and absorbed through others, and our experiences with the world. Social groups, friends, peers, and hobbie...

 Hello classmates! (or maybe some curious yet unlucky readers who bumped into this) Today, I am here to write about the prejudice and stereotypes that goes along with the Indian Cuisine especially in Western Culture. Now, before we delve into the world of spicy yet diverse Indian food, it's important to understand how and where these views are originating from my life.  So, I had the amazing experience of attending Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden for an exchange semester in the later half of 2022, where I met some wonderful human beings from all parts of the world. Whenever I would have a conversation about Indian Food with my colleagues, while as much as they loved Indian food, their views mostly lingered around some kind of "curry" and "naan bread", which I think don't do justice to the rich Indian cuisine. I hope this blog would be lead to breaking up of western stereotypes about Indian cuisine and introduce them to the rich and diverse dishes t...

There are few times in my life when I feel like writing something interesting. I think it is one of those rare times. Writing about one’s incidents give a more dwelling perspective into aspects we sometimes overlook. I helps people to relate in a better way. This gave me a good confidence to write this blog giving my insights on one of the incidents that happened to me. PS: you just might relate too much to this. It was Friday Night, a group of friends had been discussing the details of a party they were planning to attend. “I have to prepare for my exam”, I thought, my textbooks and notes spread out before myself. I sighed and glanced at my phone, which kept buzzing with notifications from the group chat where my friends were finalizing their plans. I couldn't help but feel a bit left out. "Why didn't they ask me to join in?"  I wondered, my brows furrowing. I had always been an active part of the group, and I expected my friends to consider my availability before sc...

Navigating the Depths: Unraveling the Psychology of Pessimism In the intricate tapestry of human thought, optimism and pessimism emerge as contrasting threads, weaving together the complex narrative of our perceptions. To comprehend the psychology of pessimism, we embark on a multifaceted journey, drawing insights from two distinct perspectives: a philosophical exploration and an examination of pessimism's manifestations in daily life. The Philosophical Primer: Pessimism Beyond Stereotypes The introductory foray into the realm of philosophical pessimism sets the stage for a nuanced understanding. Commonly caricatured as a temperament, pessimism is reframed as a profound philosophical position. The blog challenges the stereotypical rivalries between optimists and pessimists, urging readers to transcend the surface-level judgments that often cloud discussions on these perspectives. The loaded and unloaded senses of pessimism and optimism introduce a critical lens through which to app...

  The Challenger Disaster In 1986, NASA’s Challenger Space Shuttle Program turned into a catastrophic tragedy when the space shuttle disintegrated merely 73 seconds after liftoff, claiming the lives of all seven astronauts abroad. The most horrifying fact that unraveled in the investigation after is that the engineers responsible knew about certain parts being faulty before the take-off. And yet, they proceeded with the launch due to public pressure avoiding negative press. A chilling phenomenon known as “groupthink” had played a pivotal role in the decision-making process leading up to this fateful launch.  This is where a well known psychological tendency has compromised the integrity of one of NASA’s most ambitious missions. What is Group Thinking? Group thinking occurs when in order to conform to the opinions of the rest of the group and to prevent any disagreement, members of the group prefer to remain quiet to reach a consensus. As the decision is being made without crit...