Significance

Politics

Can the "Idea" of Hamas Be Defeated?

Arie W. Kruglanski Ph.D. on July 23, 2024

The Hamas idea of obliterating Israel is unlikely to be “defeated”—yet it could be rendered unattractive if proven to be detrimental to the quest for Palestinian significance.

The Hamas idea of obliterating Israel is unlikely to be “defeated”—yet it could be rendered unattractive if proven to be detrimental to the quest for Palestinian significance.

Politics

Shootings in America: The Psychology of it All

Arie W. Kruglanski Ph.D. on July 18, 2024

Following the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, people everywhere are wondering about the shooter’s motivation. I suggest its end and its means.

Following the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, people everywhere are wondering about the shooter’s motivation. I suggest its end and its means.

Politics

The Israeli-Palestinian Deadly Struggle for Significance

Arie W. Kruglanski Ph.D. on June 17, 2024

The deadly Israeli-Palestinian entanglement is a means to attaining the sense of significance and mattering over which the parties are locked in a deadly struggle.

The deadly Israeli-Palestinian entanglement is a means to attaining the sense of significance and mattering over which the parties are locked in a deadly struggle.

Relationships

How Love Helps Us Feel Like We Matter

Arie W. Kruglanski Ph.D. on March 21, 2024

Seeking someone appealing who loves us in return.

Seeking someone appealing who loves us in return.

Politics

The Palestinian Quest for Significance and Hamas Violence

Arie W. Kruglanski Ph.D. on November 15, 2023

The limits of economic rationality in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

The limits of economic rationality in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.