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Salvador Minuchin- A Shift From The ‘Whys’ To The ‘Hows’ Of Family Dynamics

Salvador Minuchin- A Shift From The ‘Whys’ To The ‘Hows’ Of Family Dynamics

This article serves as a beginner’s guide to understanding Salvador Minuchin and his contributions to the field of Family Therapy in Psychology. It discusses some of his works and how Minuchin was an important pioneer in shifting perspectives from the disease model to not just understanding the reasons behind psychological distress but also understanding ‘how’  environmental influences (in this case, family environment and relationship dynamics) shape an individual’s perspectives and interconnections within the world.

AI, Indigenous Knowledge, and the Politics of Data Governance

AI, Indigenous Knowledge, and the Politics of Data Governance

Bikram from Odisha is not the first Adivasi to advocate for his tribe’s cultural identity, but the involvement of artificial intelligence (AI) in this fight is new and debatable. The world increasingly uses AI for preserving Indigenous traditions. However, AI reflects Western-centered data systems and biases, often positioning Indigenous and global South communities as mere data sources rather than active participants in shaping technological futures. This blog explores whether these communities have meaningful control over how their knowledge is converted into data and safeguarded.

Narcissism and the Journey to Materialistic Pursuits

Narcissism and the Journey to Materialistic Pursuits

A trend in modern culture has pushed young people towards materialistic lifestyle choices, due to which some tend to show narcissism. The term ‘narcissism’ was derived from the Greek mythology of Narcissus. Narcissism is a dark, negative trait and is divided into two categories: grandiose and vulnerable. In life, two types of goals can be pursued: intrinsic or extrinsic. Narcissistic people find more meaning in materialistic pursuits. Studies further explain the impact of narcissism on young people.