Mourning
The hidden power of grief rituals
The hidden power of grief rituals Grief rituals can bring people together and foster unity among strangers, as seen in studies on Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral and Pope Francis’ funeral. The intensity of grief experienced during a shared ritual can predict greater connection to fellow mourners and citizens, leading to increased willingness to donate money […]
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Killing in the name of… nothing
Killing in the name of… nothing The death of Charlie Kirk sparked a national reaction, but it was overshadowed by online desecration. The president ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff in a show of respect for the deceased. Politicians and celebrities from both sides of the aisle offered condolences, despite their differences with Kirk. […]
🏛️ Politics
Charlie Kirk and the making of an AI-generated martyr
Charlie Kirk and the making of an AI-generated martyr Charlie Kirk’s death has led to an AI-generated martyr complex, where he is being portrayed as a truth seeker who made a heroic sacrifice, with supporters describing him as “America’s greatest martyr to free speech”. The phenomenon of hagiography, or the process of elevating public figures […]
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The 3 worst things you can say after a pet dies, and what to say instead
The 3 worst things you can say after a pet dies, and what to say instead The loss of a pet can be just as painful and valid as human loss, but it often gets minimized or dismissed by society, leading to “disenfranchised grief” that feels invisible and isolating. When responding to someone who has […]
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