Introduction This auxiliary volume serves as a companion to the main book "The Hidden Self" and delves deeper into the psychological theories, real-world applications, and referenced materials that support each chapter. It is designed for readers who want to explore the underlying concepts, historical cases, and philosophical musings behind each topic.
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Chapter Index and Extended Topics
1. The Duality of Human Nature
Historical references: Freud's Id, Ego, and Superego
Philosophical perspectives: Nietzsche's Apollonian vs. Dionysian conflict
Real-world example: The Stanford Prison Experiment
2. Why Humans Get Forced to Kill
Psychological triggers: Fight-or-flight, survival instincts, dehumanization
Case studies: Military conditioning, cult behavior, crime of passion
3. Dark Psychology of the Human Mind
Core concepts: Gaslighting, manipulation, psychopathy
Recommended reading: Robert Hare's "Without Conscience"
4. Human Obsession with Money
Psychological basis: Dopamine release, scarcity mindset
Societal implications: Capitalism, wealth inequality
5. Hero vs Villain – Who Is Right?
Moral relativism: Kohlberg's stages of moral development
Case examples: Magneto (X-Men), Thanos (MCU)
6. Are Ghosts Real or Illusions?
Neuroscience: Hypnagogic hallucinations, sleep paralysis
Cultural interpretation: Ghosts in Eastern vs Western societies
7. Influence and Manipulation
Techniques: Foot-in-the-door, mirroring, NLP
Ethical vs unethical influence: Persuasion vs coercion
8. Politics and Power
Political psychology: The Milgram Experiment, propaganda analysis
The illusion of choice and crowd behavior
9. Usogui – A Manga of Mind Wars
Symbolism and strategy: Deception as strength
Psychological profiles of key characters
10. Generation Z's Psychological Landscape
Impact of social media, digital overload, mental health crisis
Trends: Activism, identity, freedom vs anxiety
11. The Infinite Nature of Human Thought
Brain plasticity, creative cognition, divergent thinking
Paradox of infinite thought vs finite reality
12. Controlling Limitless Thoughts
Mindfulness, cognitive restructuring, journaling
Ancient practices: Stoicism, Zen Buddhism
13. The Core of Motivation
Drive theories: Maslow, Deci & Ryan's Self-Determination Theory
Motivation killers: Burnout, comparison trap
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Appendix
Glossary of psychological terms
Recommended books, documentaries, and research papers
Notable psychologists and their contributions
Final Note The human mind is vast, and this auxiliary volume is a map for the curious explorer. Each section is designed not just to inform but to provoke thought, challenge perspectives, and deepen the journey into the self.