The Psychology of a Punchline: What a Bar Joke Teaches Us About the Mind

The Bar Joke A Freud disciple, a behaviorist, a humanistic person, and a transpersonal dude walk into a bar. The behaviorist orders a drink, receives a reward, and happily returns the next day for more reward. Freud’s guy orders a … Continued

Mistaking Wonder for Wisdom: a Student’s Guide to the Pre/Trans Fallacy

Introduction When discussing spirituality, meditation, or altered states of mind, two recurring mistakes appear. Some critics dismiss the concept of “oneness” as naïve regression. Some enthusiasts celebrate immature feelings or emotional highs as a form of wisdom. This article offers … Continued