Why We Root for Walter White, Corleone, and Soprano
Narcissistic injury, the illusion of control, and moral rationalization: why we love Walter White, Michael Corleone, and Tony Soprano so much.
Youssef El Sharif: Betting on the Audience’s Intelligence
How actor Youssef El Sharif built a career on psychological thrillers and a strict moral code, betting Ramadan audiences would rather think…
The Case for Conscious Shallowness in an Overthinking Age
Why constantly analyzing your own happiness becomes its own burden, and what Camus and 'conscious shallowness' teach us about living lightly again.