How Society Holds Together: Understanding Structural Functionalism
Structural functionalism is one of the foundational frameworks in sociology, offering a way to understand how societies maintain stability, continuity, and coordination over time.
Videos
Before the Rules: The Intuitive Roots of Social Norms
Social norms are the glue that holds society together. They make social interaction predictable and help regulate behavior. But where do they come from?
How to Maintain Motivation: The Psychology of Staying Driven
This video looks at the psychology behind staying engaged without burnout or pressure.
The Burden of Freedom: The Pressure of Endless Options
A reflection on the burden of too many choices.
Leading or Being Led?
A reflection on tech tools and their potential to distract from goals.
When Everything is a Reward, Nothing is Rewarding
A reflection on the overjustification effect, modern validation culture, and how flow can help restore genuine fulfillment.
Family, Friends, and Politics: Will Empathy Survive the Ideological Divide
A reflection on political polarization and its impact on society.
From Consumption to Creation: Reclaim Your Focus and Attention
A reflection on renewing focus in the attention economy by moving away from consumption and toward creation.
How Do Dogs Know?
A short reflection about dogs and living in the moment.
Life, Linux and Resilience
A short reflection on technology, adaptation, and resilience at intersection of life and Linux.