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Dr. Sammy Gouti, Ph.D. "The Discovery of PsychoBodyAnalysis "
Dr. Sammy Gouti, Ph.D. "The Discovery of PsychoBodyAnalysis "
In 1973, psychologist David Rosenhan pulled off one of the most shocking experiments in psychiatry. He sent 8 perfectly sane people into psychiatric hospitals across the U.S. All 8 were diagnosed with schizophrenia or manic depression. Every normal act became «evidence of illness.» Writing notes? «Paranoia.» Politeness? «Pathological friendliness.» Even flushing toilets was noted as a symptom. The average stay was 19 days. The longest 52. To get out, they had to admit they were ill and swallow powerful antipsychotics. Over 2,100 pills prescribed. When Rosenhan published the results, psychiatry was shaken. One hospital asked him to send more fakes. Over 3 months, staff flagged 41 patients as imposters. But... Rosenhan never sent anyone. The line between «sane» and «insane» is thinner than we want to believe. We post educational stories daily.
In 1973, psychologist David Rosenhan pulled off one of the most shocking experiments in psychiatry. He sent 8 perfectly sane people into psychiatric hospitals across the U.S. All 8 were diagnosed with schizophrenia or manic depression. Every normal act became «evidence of illness.» Writing notes? «Paranoia.» Politeness? «Pathological friendliness.» Even flushing toilets was noted as a symptom. The average stay was 19 days. The longest 52. To get out, they had to admit they were ill and swallow powerful antipsychotics. Over 2,100 pills prescribed. When Rosenhan published the results, psychiatry was shaken. One hospital asked him to send more fakes. Over 3 months, staff flagged 41 patients as imposters. But... Rosenhan never sent anyone. The line between «sane» and «insane» is thinner than we want to believe. We post educational stories daily.
Slavoj Žižek (b. 1949) is a Slovenian philosopher, cultural critic, and public intellectual whose writings have significantly influenced contemporary debates in political theory, psychoanalysis, and cultural analysis. Emerging from the intellectual environment of late socialist Yugoslavia, Žižek gained international recognition in the late twentieth century for combining the philosophy of G. W. F. Hegel with the psychoanalytic theories of Jacques Lacan. Known for his energetic lecturing style, digressive arguments, and frequent references to popular culture and cinema, he developed a distinctive approach to explaining ideology and social structures. He is most closely associated with the reinterpretation of ideology through Lacanian psychoanalysis, arguing that ideology operates not only through conscious beliefs but through unconscious fantasies and everyday practices. In works such as The Sublime Object of Ideology, Žižek examines how political systems sustain themselves by shaping the symbolic frameworks through which people interpret reality. His commentary ranges widely across politics, philosophy, film, and theology, often blending serious theoretical analysis with provocative humor. Though controversial and widely debated, Žižek remains one of the most recognizable contemporary Marxist-influenced thinkers in global intellectual discourse. #communism #socialism #marxism #leftism #progressivism
Slavoj Žižek (b. 1949) is a Slovenian philosopher, cultural critic, and public intellectual whose writings have significantly influenced contemporary debates in political theory, psychoanalysis, and cultural analysis. Emerging from the intellectual environment of late socialist Yugoslavia, Žižek gained international recognition in the late twentieth century for combining the philosophy of G. W. F. Hegel with the psychoanalytic theories of Jacques Lacan. Known for his energetic lecturing style, digressive arguments, and frequent references to popular culture and cinema, he developed a distinctive approach to explaining ideology and social structures. He is most closely associated with the reinterpretation of ideology through Lacanian psychoanalysis, arguing that ideology operates not only through conscious beliefs but through unconscious fantasies and everyday practices. In works such as The Sublime Object of Ideology, Žižek examines how political systems sustain themselves by shaping the symbolic frameworks through which people interpret reality. His commentary ranges widely across politics, philosophy, film, and theology, often blending serious theoretical analysis with provocative humor. Though controversial and widely debated, Žižek remains one of the most recognizable contemporary Marxist-influenced thinkers in global intellectual discourse. #communism #socialism #marxism #leftism #progressivism
The father of psychoanalysis was a cocaine addict. Sigmund Freud used it almost daily, and gave it to his patients. In the 1880s, he called cocaine a “magical drug.” He prescribed it for depression, anxiety, and even morphine addiction. Freud also believed children secretly desired their parents. He claimed women suffered from “penis envy.” And he reduced nearly every mental struggle to suppressed sexual urges. His theories were never scientifically proven. But they still shaped psychiatry, psychology, and even popular culture. Freud experimented on his own family, including analyzing his daughter Anna’s dreams for evidence of hidden desires. He died in 1939, after asking his doctor for a lethal dose of morphine to end his jaw cancer pain. Man with obsessions, addictions, dangerous ideas. We post educational stories daily.
The father of psychoanalysis was a cocaine addict. Sigmund Freud used it almost daily, and gave it to his patients. In the 1880s, he called cocaine a “magical drug.” He prescribed it for depression, anxiety, and even morphine addiction. Freud also believed children secretly desired their parents. He claimed women suffered from “penis envy.” And he reduced nearly every mental struggle to suppressed sexual urges. His theories were never scientifically proven. But they still shaped psychiatry, psychology, and even popular culture. Freud experimented on his own family, including analyzing his daughter Anna’s dreams for evidence of hidden desires. He died in 1939, after asking his doctor for a lethal dose of morphine to end his jaw cancer pain. Man with obsessions, addictions, dangerous ideas. We post educational stories daily.
The 1971 debate between Noam Chomsky and Michel Foucault was about whether there is an innate human nature independent of society. Foucault argued that human nature and justice are shaped by social and historical power relations. For him, power circulates through institutions often seen as neutral, while Chomsky discussed economic institutions as centers of power. ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ #psychology #psychologist #depression #mentalhealth #psychiatry #philoshophy #psychiatrist  #therapy #anxiety #philosophy #psychologyfacts #therapist #wellness #freud #foucault #MadnessandCivilization #schizophrenia #philosophie #MichelFoucault #sigmundfreud #psychoanalysis #psychotherapist #existentialpsychology
The 1971 debate between Noam Chomsky and Michel Foucault was about whether there is an innate human nature independent of society. Foucault argued that human nature and justice are shaped by social and historical power relations. For him, power circulates through institutions often seen as neutral, while Chomsky discussed economic institutions as centers of power. ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ ⋆ #psychology #psychologist #depression #mentalhealth #psychiatry #philoshophy #psychiatrist  #therapy #anxiety #philosophy #psychologyfacts #therapist #wellness #freud #foucault #MadnessandCivilization #schizophrenia #philosophie #MichelFoucault #sigmundfreud #psychoanalysis #psychotherapist #existentialpsychology
What does quantum physics have to do with how we think about history? How can philosophy illuminate us about politics, from feminism and capitalism, to our everyday lives? Are we getting dumber as we enter a post-human era? Join this expansive and ideas-packed exclusive interview with globally renowned philosopher and cultural critic, Slavoj Žižek, to find out. Link in bio.
What does quantum physics have to do with how we think about history? How can philosophy illuminate us about politics, from feminism and capitalism, to our everyday lives? Are we getting dumber as we enter a post-human era? Join this expansive and ideas-packed exclusive interview with globally renowned philosopher and cultural critic, Slavoj Žižek, to find out. Link in bio.
Emergence of Sociology
Emergence of Sociology
They Knew It Was Wrong 1951, psychologist Solomon Asch conducted a simple experiment that revealed something unsettling about human nature. Participants were asked to match lines — an easy task. But when everyone else in the room intentionally gave the wrong answer, many participants went along with the lie. This is the Asch Conformity Experiment. Sometimes, standing alone is harder than being wrong. #Psychology #ObscureHistory #SocialExperiment #HumanBehavior
They Knew It Was Wrong 1951, psychologist Solomon Asch conducted a simple experiment that revealed something unsettling about human nature. Participants were asked to match lines — an easy task. But when everyone else in the room intentionally gave the wrong answer, many participants went along with the lie. This is the Asch Conformity Experiment. Sometimes, standing alone is harder than being wrong. #Psychology #ObscureHistory #SocialExperiment #HumanBehavior
Emil Cioran (1911–1995), philosophe roumain, a passé sa vie à explorer la mélancolie, l’absurde et la fragilité de l’existence. Admirateur de Dostoïevski et influencé par Nietzsche, il observait le monde avec lucidité, humour noir et provocation. Dans cette interview, il révèle son amour pour Dostoïevski et nous plonge au cœur de ses pensées les plus intenses. Chaque mot dérange, chaque phrase fait réfléchir, chaque idée vous fait ressentir la condition humaine dans sa profondeur. traverser… #cioran #Philosophie #Dostoïevski #culture #livre
Emil Cioran (1911–1995), philosophe roumain, a passé sa vie à explorer la mélancolie, l’absurde et la fragilité de l’existence. Admirateur de Dostoïevski et influencé par Nietzsche, il observait le monde avec lucidité, humour noir et provocation. Dans cette interview, il révèle son amour pour Dostoïevski et nous plonge au cœur de ses pensées les plus intenses. Chaque mot dérange, chaque phrase fait réfléchir, chaque idée vous fait ressentir la condition humaine dans sa profondeur. traverser… #cioran #Philosophie #Dostoïevski #culture #livre
Even in the Soviet Union, there was a range of opinions. Fanatical communists clashed with reformers who saw the system failing. Younger generations questioned the status quo, paving the way for change. #SovietUnion #History #Communism #Reformers #GenerationalShift #PoliticalScience #Russia #Sociology
Even in the Soviet Union, there was a range of opinions. Fanatical communists clashed with reformers who saw the system failing. Younger generations questioned the status quo, paving the way for change. #SovietUnion #History #Communism #Reformers #GenerationalShift #PoliticalScience #Russia #Sociology
#psychology #drfagin #slavicpsychology
#psychology #drfagin #slavicpsychology
Émile Durkheim Life Span: 1858 – 1917 Country: France Known as the Father of Sociology Introduction Émile Durkheim was a French sociologist who made sociology a separate and scientific subject. He believed that society is more powerful than individuals and that social rules guide our behavior. Main Ideas Social Facts – Rules and norms that control individual behavior. Division of Labour – How modern society works through specialization. Suicide Study – Proved that even suicide has social causes. Collective Conscience – Shared beliefs and values of society. Important Books The Division of Labour in Society (1893) The Rules of Sociological Method (1895) Suicide (1897) The Elementary Forms of Religious Life (1912) #edwardsaid #emile#ugc #durkeheim#socialfactsSociology
Émile Durkheim Life Span: 1858 – 1917 Country: France Known as the Father of Sociology Introduction Émile Durkheim was a French sociologist who made sociology a separate and scientific subject. He believed that society is more powerful than individuals and that social rules guide our behavior. Main Ideas Social Facts – Rules and norms that control individual behavior. Division of Labour – How modern society works through specialization. Suicide Study – Proved that even suicide has social causes. Collective Conscience – Shared beliefs and values of society. Important Books The Division of Labour in Society (1893) The Rules of Sociological Method (1895) Suicide (1897) The Elementary Forms of Religious Life (1912) #edwardsaid #emile#ugc #durkeheim#socialfactsSociology
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