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The Phenomenon of Johatsu: A Critical Analysis of Voluntary Social Disappearance in a Neoliberal Japanese Society The deliberate vanishing of individuals from Japanese society—a phenomenon known as johatsu (失踪)—presents a complex intersection of sociocultural dynamics, economic determinants, and infrastructural mechanisms that facilitate voluntary disappearance at an unprecedented scale within post-industrial societies. This phenomenon warrants careful […]
An addendum about the current public shaming situation I recently received the following enquiry from a freelance journalist: “… Dear Dr Stemper, I am working on a book about shame and its role in today’s society. The basis for this is a detailed article of mine that was published last year… The last part of
Navigating the Landscape of Public Shaming: Strategies for Resilience Introduction Following last week’s post on the history of public shaming, the following blog post aims to develop a psychological understanding of these complex issues by exploring the psychological roots as well as the social and political implications of public shaming. It is intended to provide
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Public shaming: from the Middle Ages to the Digital Era Introduction Shame is a profound, interpersonal emotion that encompasses both individual and social aspects and is a central human experience. It is an emotional response that is closely linked to the perception of the self by others and the fear of social rejection. Shame can
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Scham – eine Einführung Einleitung Scham ist ein Gefühl, das so alt ist wie die Menschheit selbst und dessen Verständnis sich im Laufe der Zeit erheblich gewandelt hat. Von den antiken Gesellschaften, die Scham eng mit Ehre verknüpften, bis hin zur modernen Psychologie, die sie als selbstbezogene Emotion untersucht, bietet dieser Begriff einen faszinierenden Einblick
Shame: A journey through history, light and shadow Read More »
Dare more happiness instead of more career: Seneca Lucius Annaeus Seneca (around 1-65 AD) was a Roman knight’s son in what is now Córdoba. He was one of the richest and most powerful men of his time. Among other things, he was the principal educator and advisor to the future Emperor Nero. His actions as a politician
Taste definition Taste “The fate of the nations depends on the way they eat.” (“The destinée des nations dépend de la manière dont elles se nourrissent.”) – Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin: Physiology of Taste – Taste – definition = a complex sensory impression when eating, which is due to the interaction among the senses
Jon Kabat-Zinn reading Derek Walcott’s “Love After Love” Jon Kabat-Zinn reading Derek Walcott’s “Love After Love” Love After Love The time will come when, with elation you will greet yourself arriving at your own door, in your own mirror and each will smile at the other’s welcome, and say, sit here. Eat. You will
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