The discerning person is always at a disadvantage.
## The Weight of Knowing
The chipped Formica of the diner booth felt cool under Elias Thorne’s elbows
Psychology
Please don't recommend me to your friends-- it's difficult enough to cope with you alone.
The rain hammered against the windows of the small, cluttered apartment, mirroring the relentless drumming in Elias’s chest
You have a will that can be influenced by all with whom you come in contact.
You have a will that can be influenced by all with whom you come in contact
"One of the large consolations for experiencing anything unpleasant is the knowledge that one can communicate it." - Joyce Carol Oates
In an era dominated by screens and digital clicks finding solace in shared experiences, perhaps the most intriguing aspect is the role of communication in navigating life’s unpleasantness
Boob's Law: You always find something in the last place you look.
In an unprecedented twist of events, the enigmatic Boob's Law, a premise that has long been a subject of ridicule and fascination in both academic and lay circles, has found its most compelling validation to date
"Have you noticed the way people's intelligence capabilities decline sharply the minute they start waving guns around?" - The Doctor, "Doctor Who"
In the sprawling tapestry of human behavior, few phenomena are as puzzling and unsettling as the abrupt decline in rational thought that often accompanies the presence of firearms
"People seem to enjoy things more when they know a lot of other people have been left out on the pleasure." - Russell Baker
In the labyrinthine landscape of human psychology, there exists a curious phenomenon that has perplexed scholars and observers alike: the intrinsic joy derived from exclusivity and scarcity