How is it that someone can be perfectly affable and charming in person, and an absolute nightmare of a human on social media? Why does it feel like we're all walking around in a cloud of paranoia all the time? Why is it increasingly difficult to discern which information is true and which is fake? Psychology buff @g_s_bhogal might have some answers. In a follow-up tweet to an insightful mega-thread of 40 psychology concepts, @g_s_bhogal explained that his goal "is to help people avoid the psychological traps that litter the online and offline worlds." As someone who spends 60% of their waking life on the internet, I can attest that many of the concepts @g_s_bhogal shared are useful to keep in the back of the mind. We're sharing the thread here for our fellow internet-poisoned friends who are seeking some semblance of sanity, but be sure to follow @g_s_bhogal on Twitter for more insights.
Can we do this for returning the cart do its designated area?
We can probably blame clickbait for this.
Also known as "main character syndrome."
Everything is relative.
I expected the bunny but now I can't unsee the duck.
Conspiracy theory: The Avengers wreak havoc on the planet to stay relevant and necessary.
A good lawyer is a good liar.
In other words, go outside and touch grass.
The "milk crate challenge" of belief systems.
Did I create my Sim in my own image, or am I slowly becoming my Sim?
*Cue monkey puppet awkwardly looking away meme*
When the server asks how you want your eggs and you start sweating.
Maybe this explains why so many bad takes go insanely viral.
cough Kanye cough
Journalists are just word magicians.
Brb, asking all my enemies to do my laundry.
We're all just moths led astray.
Okay, but my dishwasher really is listening to all my conversations.
No wonder nothing ever gets done around here.
This is why I can't count calories. Getting in shape feels so far away, whereas this donut is right here in front of me…
So that's why they always made us take notes in class.
*Brain exploding emoji*
Maybe our eyes were always just input devices for sensory information.
Shh, don't tell Twitter.
Nicely done.
But it might make for a really funny political compass meme.
Don't shoot the messenger!
RIP Harambe.
"We are not the same."
Is the ruler measuring the table or is the table measuring the ruler?
The elimination diet, but for life.
Language is a powerful thing.
Good luck finding a volunteer.
I represent the meme gods. Send memes, peasant.
*Throws NYT in the trash and logs on to Something Awful*
Parents, show this to your kids next time they throw up after eating a salad.
If you think your ex is good at gaslighting, you should google the CIA.
Imagine if everyone considered the 48-Hour Rule before posting.
Words speak louder than actions.
I hope she sees this, king.