The following will seem obvious, "common sense", but, these considerations are not generally discussed as being associated with psychological problems. #psychology #CogntivePsychology

1. An ongoing persistent pain can cause a persistent state of anxiety.

2. An ongoing (though intermittent) persistent pleasure won't cause a persistent state of anxiety. (E.g., satisfying sex)

Whilst many psychologists are aware of the psychologically negative effects of persistent anxiety, too many don't treat the anxiety, they implicitly treat the pain (e.g., using medication).

All well and good, if the physical pain is the cause of the anxiety (e.g., an injury). However, it's a temporary solution if the physical pain is related to emotional disturbance.

And let's be clear, there are many adult humans that are the cause of the emotional disturbances in others. #sociopaths. But, sociopaths don't generally perceive that they need therapy #Putin

#EvolutionaryPsychology

The nervous system is electro-chemical. Thought's are the product of electro-chemical reactivity. Heat is one byproduct of a chemical reaction. Consciousness is another. Whilst science currently does not have a complete understanding of consciousness, all the experimental & observational evidence would lead a reasoned person, who is aware of that evidence, to conclude that consciousness is biological.

Therefore, the intrinsic fuel for consciousness is food & water (& external aspects that sustain the organisms bio systems within sustainable limits. E.g., temperature)

Scientifically, the explanations in this post are not controversial nor speculative (However, folk psychology, etc).

Organism that think (e.g., mammals, reptiles, birds, amphibians & fish) #CogntivePsychology & don't think (e.g., plants, fungi, etc) evolved.

Conscious thoughts are #adaptations (adaptive), #maladaptations (maladaptive), #byproducts ("noise") & #malfunctions. (E.g., disease). Conscious thoughts are nature & nurture. For example, inheritance & learning (experience).

Beliefs either have an adaptive (e.g., placebo), maladaptive or benign quality. Understanding is adaptive. Misunderstanding is adaptive, if the mistake is recognised & leads to adaptation. If the mistake is implicit, the misunderstanding is maladaptive (e.g., dogma).

The human mind has evolved to be a general adaptive system (general intelligence). The more an individual organism is aware of their minds adaptive & maladaptive characteristics, the more generally adaptive that mind.

Humanity must adapt to sustain #ecology (environment). Does humanity, in general, have what it takes? Does humanity have sufficient general adaptive intelligence? Or is humanity ecologically maladapted?

Time will "tell".

#science #psychology

Thinking about thinking.

Being conscious of our own thoughts it's analogous to looking in a mirror.

We could be attached to that reflection we see in the mirror. We could be obsessive and feel disappointed if, for example, a hair was out of place, or a wrinkle had appeared.

Or we could be more passive observers. Worrying about the appearance of grey hair only causes worry. In fact, worry and stress may increase the aging process, especially if that stress means we neglect some other aspect of sustaining health. For example, a healthy diet.

We could worry that we worry. Or, we can be more passive observers of our thoughts.

What are our thoughts anyway? (neuro) Chemistry. Electrochemical reactions.

Thinking can be changed to be more intelligence-based (wiser). For example, if a person accidentally drops their phone and breaks it, attachment (possessions) may cause a negative emotional response.

But, think about it. Being, for example, frustrated that we accidentally broke that phone, won't unbreak the phone. Although, feeling protective about a possession may motivate us to try not to break it, and reduce the possibility of an accident, so can careful consideration.

In some ways, human psychology, on average (the bell curve), needs repairing. The term in evolutionary psychology is psychological maladaptations.

By thinking about thinking. We can become more aware of our thoughts, and question them more deeply.

So, the next time you accidentally do something, in that it wasn't intentional, remember the "mirror" and be the master of your thought processors. However, mastering the thought processes also takes good intentions. Because "evil" is the most possessive nature.

Adults fighting one another is a, comparably, dumb evolutionary hangover (a maladaption).

If no adults wanted to fight. What would the outcome be?

#psychology #CogntivePsychology #philosophy #introspection #peace

Good news! Constructive guidance on how to prevent an ecological catastrophe - but only if enough humans follow the scientific guidance (which they have not been doing historically)

A parable "You can lead a horse to water - but you can't make it drink".

The 'key' posts that are pinned on my home profile & my blog generally use the science of psychology & ecology, and my personal experience in regard to discussing environmental topics with adults - to detail the behavioral psychological, sociopolitical, and socioeconomic issues that are preventing humans from mitigating their ecologically degrading activities.

The epistemology to success is included in the following 'key' articles. Conversely, success means that failures must be addressed (rather than ignoring them due to cognitive dissonance).

If the 'key' general plans are not followed by a sufficient quantity of key decision-makers - climate heating will decimate our societies (it's only a matter of when not if)

1. Wannabe dictators need only apply (mentions evil agents) https://qoto.org/@empiricism/109436037494876506

2. The concerning behavioral psychology of ecocide & how to stop it. https://qoto.org/@empiricism/109467480926903109

3. psychology 101 - explained in layperson's terms. https://qoto.org/@empiricism/109451868659033738

4. (May cause denial) Health damaging behaviors. Not safe for children. https://qoto.org/@empiricism/109446137039667007

5. The unpleasant psychology of the Darkside. (Age advisory rating 15+ or with adult supervision) https://empiricalperspective.home.blog/2022/12/04/the-unpleasent-psychology-of-the-darkside-age-advisory-rating-15-or-with-adult-supervision/

6. Democracy for grownups (Justice!).https://empiricalperspective.home.blog/2022/10/17/democracy-for-grownups-i-e-civilized-people/

7. The nepotism of plutocracy. https://empiricalperspective.home.blog/2022/09/30/the-nepotism-of-plutocracy/

#ClimateChange #ClimateBomb #ClimateAction #climatejustice #science #nature #ClimateProtests #sucess #CircularEconomy #tech #food #ecology #EcologicalRestoration #flora #fauna #RenewableEnergy #wildlife #habitats #health #biosphere #forests #rivers #oceans #ecology #sustainabilty #CitizensAssembly #CircularEconomy

#ClimateHeating #heatwaves #droughts #famine #inhabitable #SpeciesExtinction #corporate #ecocide #politics #business #FossilFuels #WoodFuels #mining #pollution #corporations #money #greed #apathy #coruption #Greenwash #deception #AirPollution #dementia #cancer #diseases #RespiratoryDiseases #heartAttacks #strokes #plastic #pollution

#EvolutionaryBiology #Neuroscience #CogntivePsychology #SocialPsychology #DevelopmentalPsychology #Cognitive #dissonance #psychological #VirtueSignaling #heuristics #CognitiveDissonance

#organisms #plants #animals, #fungi #bacteria #mammals #HomoSapiens #evolution #NaturalSelection #SexualSelection #GeneticMutations #biology #biotic #NervousSystem

#SocialMedia #Twitter, #Facebook, #YouTube #Mastodon #abiotic #technologies

#psychology 101 - explained in layperson's terms.

A multitude of interdisciplinary scientific publications can be referenced for the following information. Basically, I will not be "cherry-picking" research as the following info represents the general scientific literature on the key subjects. For example #EvolutionaryBiology #Neuroscience #CogntivePsychology #SocialPsychology #DevelopmentalPsychology

Therefore, whilst I may not have the title of, for example, professor, that isn't relevant in the context of the following information.

The scientific literature is the authority, not the individual. Of course, most often than not, those with a degree, master's, doctorate, professor, etc - will be more informed of the scientific literature.

I welcome critical evaluation of the following information. FYI, I will intentionally be using "everyday" language. Although, I will # the key scientific terminology.

Genetic replication is the "meaning" of life. Though genes have zero agency - that's why I put quotation marks around "meaning". Agency (meaning, motivation, etc) is an evolutionary adaptation. Some organisms have agency, for example, humans, whilst others don't. For example, plants and fungi.

And of course, if you're sitting on a chair whilst you read this (or deny the information) - the chair has no intrinsic meaning. The universe has no intrinsic meaning. Assuming our "universe" is not one dimension amongst a multitude of multiverses that we can't perceive. I don't think so, but that's only speculation.

1. All living #organisms (plants, animals, fungi, bacteria, etc) including #HomoSapiens are the outcome of #evolution - #NaturalSelection that includes #SexualSelection are the regulatory filters of #geneticMutations

All mammals share a common ancestor. Humans have hands with opposable digits because we are primates (all primates share common anatomical and physiological features. & to some degree - behavioral psychologies)

Sentient organisms such as #mammals have psychological behavioral - #adaptations, #byproducts & #maladaptations (& some #GeneticDrift).

However, the majority of organisms on planet earth, including some humans, do not know they are animals. Even though they behave exactly as animals do #poop #breath #eat #drink #etc

Consciousness is an adaptation #InformationProcessing.

The majority of human physiological functioning is implicit (non-conscious biological processors). The biological sciences have provided explicit knowledge regarding how our implicit physiological systems function. For example, external sound #objective is converted into #Electrochemical signals #subjective and these signals tend to be transmitted #NervousSystem toward the part of the brain termed the #AuditoryCortex

Thoughts and feelings #emotions may be implicit #MetaCognition or explicit #cognition.

The background knowledge of evolutionary biology (plus the subjects that have been #) can be used to improve any individual's self-awareness - therefore increasing their self-understanding of their Cognitive #heuristics.

Metacognitive is an adaptive system. Therefore it can be updated when a person recognizes how and why their mind functions.

Evolutionary biology is the study of how? and why? organisms evolved and what they do with those adaptations. And how they may continue to evolve. To reiterate, evolution is the outcome of natural selection (genetic replication). Therefore, evolution is not aiming for the "perfection" of an organism.

Organisms may have maladaptations because the environmental conditions (variables) can change faster than evolutionary processors. The behaviors that explicitly exemplify this are the human maladaptations that are degrading their environments (oh dear!). However, many of those behaviors are due to nurturing. For example, children are taught to eat meat and blame vegans for choosing a more ethical diet. Nurturing, for example, learning and associated learning are also evolutionary adaptations (heuristics)

Questions and or constructive critique of this toot, are most welcome. However, what would be even more welcome would be to paraphrase "Show me the evidence!"

In the context of evolutionary biology - there are research papers going back hundreds of years ( i.e., Scientific publications going back as far as Charles Darwin et al.)

Although, for any newbies to the subject - I recommend the 'Thirteen Misunderstandings
About Natural Selection "

Al-Shawaf, L., Zreik, K., & Buss, D. M. (2018b). Thirteen Misunderstandings About Natural Selection. Encyclopedia of Evolutionary Psychological Science, 1–14. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-16999-6_2158-1

Open access copy https://www.researchgate.net/publication/325999471_13_Misunderstandings_about_Natural_Selection

Curiosity is only natural! Evolution is only natural. Repressing knowledge is also natural. But is it healthy?

#psychology 101 - explained in layperson's terms.

A multitude of interdisciplinary scientific publications can be referenced for the following information. Basically, I will not be "cherry-picking" research as the following info represents the general scientific literature on the key subjects. For example #EvolutionaryBiology #Neuroscience #CogntivePsychology #SocialPsychology #DevelopementalPsychology

Therefore, whilst I may not have the title of, for example, professor, that isn't relevant in the context of the following information.

The scientific literature is the authority, not the individual. Of course, most often than not, those with a degree, master's, doctorate, professor, etc - will be more informed of the scientific literature.

I welcome critical evaluation of the following information. FYI, I will intentionally be using "everyday" language. Although, I will # the key scientific terminology.

Genetic replication is the "meaning" of life. Though genes have zero agency - that's why I put quotation marks around "meaning". Agency (meaning, motivation, etc) is an evolutionary adaptation. Some organisms have agency, for example, humans, whilst others don't. For example, plants and fungi.

And of course, if you're sitting on a chair whilst you read this (or deny the information) - the chair has no intrinsic meaning. The universe has no intrinsic meaning. Assuming our "universe" is not one dimension amongst a multitude of multiverses that we can't perceive. I don't think so, but that's only speculation.

1. All living #organisms (plants, animals, fungi, bacteria, etc) including #HomoSapiens are the outcome of #evolution - #NaturalSelection that includes #SexualSelection are the regulatory filters of #geneticMutations

All mammals share a common ancestor. Humans have hands with opposable digits because we are primates (all primates share common anatomical and physiological features. & to some degree - behavioral psychologies)

Sentient organisms such as #mammals have psychological behavioral - #adaptations, #byproducts & #maladaptations (& some #GeneticDrift).

However, the majority of organisms on planet earth, including some humans, do not know they are animals. Even though they behave exactly as animals do #poop #breath #eat #drink #etc

Consciousness is an adaptation #InformationProcessing.

The majority of human physiological functioning is implicit (non-conscious biological processors). The biological sciences have provided explicit knowledge regarding how our implicit physiological systems function. For example, external sound #objective is converted into #Electrochemical signals #subjective and these signals tend to be transmitted #NervousSystem toward the part of the brain termed the #AuditoryCortex

Thoughts and feelings #emotions may be implicit #MetaCognition or explicit #cognition.

The background knowledge of evolutionary biology (plus the subjects that have been #) can be used to improve any individual's self-awareness - therefore increasing their self-understanding of their Cognitive #heuristics.

Metacognitive is an adaptive system. Therefore it can be updated when a person recognizes how and why their mind functions.

Evolutionary biology is the study of how? and why? organisms evolved and what they do with those adaptations. And how they may continue to evolve. To reiterate, evolution is the outcome of natural selection (genetic replication). Therefore, evolution is not aiming for the "perfection" of an organism.

Organisms may have maladaptations because the environmental conditions (variables) can change faster than evolutionary processors. The behaviors that explicitly exemplify this are the human maladaptations that are degrading their environments (oh dear!). However, many of those behaviors are due to nurturing. For example, children are taught to eat meat and blame vegans for choosing a more ethical diet. Nurturing, for example, learning and associated learning are also evolutionary adaptations (heuristics)

Questions and or constructive critique of this toot, are most welcome. However, what would be even more welcome would be to paraphrase "Show me the evidence!"

In the context of evolutionary biology - there are research papers going back hundreds of years ( i.e., Scientific publications going back as far as Charles Darwin et al.)

Although, for any newbies to the subject - I recommend the 'Thirteen Misunderstandings
About Natural Selection "

Al-Shawaf, L., Zreik, K., & Buss, D. M. (2018b). Thirteen Misunderstandings About Natural Selection. Encyclopedia of Evolutionary Psychological Science, 1–14. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-16999-6_2158-1

Open access copy https://www.researchgate.net/publication/325999471_13_Misunderstandings_about_Natural_Selection

Curiosity is only natural! Evolution is only natural. Repressing knowledge is also natural. But is it healthy?

#psychology 101 - explained in layperson's terms.

A multitude of interdisciplinary scientific publications can be referenced for the following information. Basically, I will not be "cherry-picking" research as the following info represents the general scientific literature on the key subjects. For example #EvolutionaryBiology #Neuroscience #CogntivePsychology #SocialPsychology #DevelopementalPsychology

Therefore, whilst I may not have the title of, for example, professor, that isn't relevant in the context of the following information.

The scientific literature is the authority, not the individual. Of course, most often than not, those with a degree, master's, doctorate, professor, etc - will be more informed of the scientific literature.

I welcome critical evaluation of the following information. FYI, I will intentionally be using "everyday" language. Although, I will # the key scientific terminology.

Genetic replication is the "meaning" of life. Though genes have zero agency - that's why I put quotation marks around "meaning". Agency (meaning, motivation, etc) is an evolutionary adaptation. Some organisms have agency, for example, humans, whilst others don't. For example, plants and fungi.

And of course, if you're sitting on a chair whilst you read this (or deny the information) - the chair has no intrinsic meaning. The universe has no intrinsic meaning. Assuming our "universe" is not one dimension amongst a multitude of multiverses that we can't perceive. I don't think so, but that's only speculation.

1. All living #organisms (plants, animals, fungi, bacteria, etc) including #HomoSapiens are the outcome of #evolution - #NaturalSelection that includes #SexualSelection are the regulatory filters of #geneticMutations

All mammals share a common ancestor. Humans have hands with opposable digits because we are primates (all primates share common anatomical and physiological features. & to some degree - behavioral psychologies)

Sentient organisms such as #mammals have psychological behavioral - #adaptations, #byproducts & #maladaptations (& some #GeneticDrift).

However, the majority of organisms on planet earth, including some humans, do not know they are animals. Even though they behave exactly as animals do #poop #breath #eat #drink #etc

Consciousness is an adaptation #InformationProcessing.

The majority of human physiological functioning is implicit (non-conscious biological processors). The biological sciences have provided explicit knowledge regarding how our implicit physiological systems function. For example, external sound #objective is converted into #Electrochemical signals #subjective and these signals tend to be transmitted #NervousSystem toward the part of the brain termed the #AuditoryCortex

Thoughts and feelings #emotions may be implicit #MetaCognition or explicit #cognition.

The background knowledge of evolutionary biology (plus the subjects that have been #) can be used to improve any individual's self-awareness - therefore increasing their self-understanding of their Cognitive #heuristics.

Metacognitive is an adaptive system. Therefore it can be updated when a person recognizes how and why their mind functions.

Evolutionary biology is the study of how? and why? organisms evolved and what they do with those adaptations. And how they may continue to evolve. To reiterate, evolution is the outcome of natural selection (genetic replication). Therefore, evolution is not aiming for the "perfection" of an organism.

Organisms may have maladaptations because the environmental conditions (variables) can change faster than evolutionary processors. The behaviors that explicitly exemplify this are the human maladaptations that are degrading their environments (oh dear!). However, many of those behaviors are due to nurturing. For example, children are taught to eat meat and blame vegans for choosing a more ethical diet. Nurturing, for example, learning and associated learning are also evolutionary adaptations (heuristics)

Questions and or constructive critique of this toot, are most welcome. However, what would be even more welcome would be to paraphrase "Show me the evidence!"

In the context of evolutionary biology - there are research papers going back hundreds of years ( i.e., Scientific publications going back as far as Charles Darwin et al.)

Although, for any newbies to the subject - I recommended the 'Thirteen Misunderstandings
About Natural Selection "

Al-Shawaf, L., Zreik, K., & Buss, D. M. (2018b). Thirteen Misunderstandings About Natural Selection. Encyclopedia of Evolutionary Psychological Science, 1–14. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-16999-6_2158-1

Open access copy https://www.researchgate.net/publication/325999471_13_Misunderstandings_about_Natural_Selection

Curiosity is only natural! Evolution is only natural. Repressing knowledge is also natural. But is it healthy?

#introductions - Greetings the #fediverse community.

I'm especially curious about what #knowledge is. #NeuroScience infers knowledge is #ElectroChemisty

#CogntivePsychology infers that knowledge is #informationProcessing

#EvolutionaryBiology infers that knowledge is an #adaptation

#heuristics are information processing. Hearing & seeing are info processing

#GeneticInheritance is information that has been processed by #genetic variance & #NaturalSelection

#ClimateAction #ClimateJustice