Psychology

Don’t Tread On Me Meaning – What is the Gadsden Flag?

What is the Gadsden flag?The Gadsden Flag is a historical American flag bearing a snake emblem that originated during the American Revolution. It was designed by and named after Christopher Gadsden, a South Carolina delegate to the Continental Congress...

The 7 Deadly Enemies of Survival 

There are seven deadly enemies of survival. While seven might seem like an arbitrary number, it is. These could be called the core elements. Conquer these and you will survive.The 7 Deadly Enemies of Survival 1. FearThe most dangerous enemy...

How to Stay Calm in an Emergency Survival Situation

Surviving an emergency situation requires more than just physical strength and endurance - it also requires a clear head. When faced with a potentially life-threatening situation, it is important to stay calm and think clearly in order to make...

What Does it Take To Have A Survival Mindset: The Psychology of Survival

It is not an easy time to be alive. Today's world is filled with endless world issues, social protests, economic uncertainty, and political unrest. However, no matter how hard it gets, there is a primal will to live. Self-preservation...

7 Habits For Survivalists and Preppers

Here we have seven habits that can help you to become not just better survivalists and preppers, but better humans.Let's get to it.Habit 1. Take charge of your lifeYou are responsible for your own life and well-being. Take...

Embryonic Stem-Cell Research: Experts Debate Pros and Cons

The positions couldn’t be more polar. Some say it could save lives. Others say it kills them. And the embryonic stem-cell research debate shows no signs of dying down any time soon.The Debate: Embryonic Stem-Cell ResearchOpponents point out that...

When Does Life Begin? Experts Debate

Pro-lifers generally believe life begins at fertilization. So pro-choicers generally believe no, it doesn’t.… Right? Wrong.In every political season, abortion emerges as one of the most hotly debated topics. It draws in everybody—from the religious to the political. But...

Birth Control Pills & Abortions: The Great Debate

Most everyone agrees that contraceptive barrier methods, from everything from condoms, diaphragms, cervical caps, and spermicide form a chemical or physical barrier that prevents the sperm and egg from coming together. Assuming contraception is effective, a fetus forming or...

Proximal vs Distal: What’s the Difference & What Do They Mean?

It's easy to get confused with distinguishing between proximal and distal. It's an important concept to understand, albeit it is more commonly used and found in the medical field.Let's get a basic overview of what proximal and distal mean.Proximal...

Basic Survival Needs: What You Need To Stay Alive?

Today, the question: what do we need in life to survive, probably doesn’t get as much attention as it deserves.  Many may only consider what the basic physical needs for survival are and after ticking off a few boxes:...

Leave No Trace: An Ethical Approach to Sustainable Outdoor Activities

Humanity’s relationship with nature is an ever-changing phenomenon. From our hunter-gatherer ancestors to our early civilizations, to our hyper-technological societies of today — how we interact with nature has always been a key factor to our success.Yet throughout...