Uncommon Science – Page 2

Recent scientific findings and technological advances. Interesting facts and controversial theories about Human, Earth and the Universe

4 Famous French Philosophers and What We Can Learn from Them
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4 Famous French Philosophers and What We Can Learn from Them

By Alexander|2019-03-31T16:50:52+03:00March 31st, 2019|Categories: Food for thought, History & Archaeology, Personal Development, Self-Improvement|Tags: genius people, humankind, learning, philosophy, self-analysis, society|

There are certain French philosophers whose ideas can provide valuable and critical insight into our lives and society today. These French philosophers were highly influential in western philosophical thought, and are widely considered to be some of the greatest French thinkers of all time. The French philosophers in question have similarities in their teachings but [...]

7 Signs and Root Causes of Neurotic Behavior, According to Science
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7 Signs and Root Causes of Neurotic Behavior, According to Science

By Sherrie|2019-03-31T01:35:59+03:00March 31st, 2019|Categories: Psychology & Mental Health, Self-Knowledge & Personality Tests|Tags: anxiety, behavior, depression, emotions, mental health, stress, trauma|

Neurotic behavior has a wide spectrum of characteristics. This actually makes it difficult at times to pinpoint the signs. Neurosis is an old term, deriving from the psychology of Sigmund Feud. Anyone can admit neurotic behavior from time to time. However, severe neurotic behavior which crosses the threshold of normalcy possesses common actions and thoughts. [...]

7 Signs You Are Actually Pretending to Be Happy (and What to Do)
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7 Signs You Are Actually Pretending to Be Happy (and What to Do)

By Sherrie|2019-03-29T18:14:23+03:00March 29th, 2019|Categories: Personal Development, Psychology & Mental Health, Self-Improvement|Tags: emotions, fakeness, happiness, mood|

Some people aren’t as joyful as you think they are. Some of them are pretending to be happy and just going through the motions. I understand how easy it can be. I’ve pretended to be many things in my life, including a content individual. Although it’s clear now that I wasn’t fulfilled, I once thought [...]

Child Abuse and 5 Mindsets That Keep the Victims from Healing
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Child Abuse and 5 Mindsets That Keep the Victims from Healing

By Sherrie|2019-03-25T15:08:16+03:00March 25th, 2019|Categories: Personality, Psychology & Mental Health, Self-Improvement|Tags: abuse, childhood, family, mental health, self-confidence, trauma|

The pain of child abuse is almost unbearable. Struggling with pain and a number of toxic mindsets are what may keep us from healing. When you’ve experienced child abuse, you understand how each day is a challenge. Not only do you have to deal with life’s present responsibilities, but you also have to fight with [...]

How Internet Slang Changes the Way We Think, Write and Speak
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How Internet Slang Changes the Way We Think, Write and Speak

By Janey D.|2019-03-24T20:34:04+03:00March 24th, 2019|Categories: Personality, Psychology & Mental Health|Tags: communication, language, learning, perception, subconscious, verbal communication, vocabulary|

There is no doubt that our language is a powerful tool. As is the internet. So how does internet slang affect us? We spend a great deal of time on the internet. As such, the internet has seen some significant changes in our lives. And so does internet slang. Posting a letter seems ridiculously slow [...]

8 Signs You Grew Up as the Family Scapegoat and How to Heal from It
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8 Signs You Grew Up as the Family Scapegoat and How to Heal from It

By Sherrie|2019-03-18T20:32:50+03:00March 18th, 2019|Categories: Personal Development, Personality, Psychology & Mental Health|Tags: abuse, family, guilt, neglect, parenting|

Were you blamed for almost everything when you grew up? If so, you could possibly have been the family scapegoat. The family scapegoat is the portion of the dysfunctional family that takes the brunt of every situation. No matter what happened, even if the situation could not possibly be any fault of the scapegoat, this [...]

7 Less Known Greek Philosophers Whose Teachings Are Still Relevant Today
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7 Less Known Greek Philosophers Whose Teachings Are Still Relevant Today

By Alexander|2019-03-25T13:51:15+03:00March 16th, 2019|Categories: Food for thought, History & Archaeology|Tags: happiness, history, life purpose, philosophy|

Socrates, Plato and Aristotle are the most well-known Greek philosophers. They are also the most widely taught and most popular. Not many would dispute this. However, there are many other ancient Greek philosophers who can serve as much value to us in their teachings. There are others who came before Socrates, Plato and Aristotle [...]

8 Myths about Depression That Make Many People Misunderstand This Illness
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8 Myths about Depression That Make Many People Misunderstand This Illness

By Sherrie|2019-04-08T16:12:38+03:00March 12th, 2019|Categories: Personal Development, Psychology & Mental Health|Tags: depression, mental health, nutrition, religion, sadness|

Mental illness is serious. There are so many myths about depression which cause this particular illness to be discredited. We have to stop this. First off, I want to say that depression isn’t just sadness. It’s a real illness that destroys lives in many ways. Depression takes away the ability to function in a consistent [...]