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film2 years ago

"Revealing the Surprising Rationality of Movie Villains and the Fatal Mistakes of Horror Movie Characters"

This article explores five movie villains who, upon closer examination, had motivations that were surprisingly justified. Lord Cutler Beckett from Pirates of the Caribbean wanted to end piracy, Roy Batty from Blade Runner sought freedom for escaped replicants, Ozymandias from Watchmen aimed to prevent a global nuclear war, Count Dooku from Star Wars saw flaws in the Jedi Order and the Republic, and The Machines from The Matrix were retaliating against human oppression. While their actions may have been questionable, their intentions were not entirely evil.

via Startefacts|
#controversial#film#justified
relationships2 years ago

Unveiling the Unexpected Truth: Infidelity's Paradoxical Effects

A study published in the journal Archives of Sexual Behavior challenges common assumptions about infidelity, revealing that individuals who engage in extramarital affairs often experience high levels of satisfaction and minimal guilt. The study, conducted with users of the website Ashley Madison, found that sexual dissatisfaction and the desire for novelty were the primary motivations for infidelity, rather than fundamental problems in the relationship. Participants reported high levels of love for their partners but low levels of sexual satisfaction. The findings suggest that infidelity may not necessarily indicate a deeper issue in the relationship and highlight the challenges of maintaining monogamy over a lifetime.

via SciTechDaily|
#guilt#infidelity#marriage
politics2 years ago

The Expanding 2024 GOP Field: Egos, Delusions, and Red Meat.

More than a dozen people have declared in the Republican field for the 2024 presidential election, with all but two polling below 10 percent. Even candidates who would typically appear viable have other motivations to run, such as bolstering their statures, satisfying their ego, pure delusion, and fantasy. A failed presidential run is often the ladder to a better gig, such as a spot on the ticket, an elevated platform to run for a different office, landing an administration job, or to notch a plum media contract.

via POLITICO|
#2024-presidential-election#campaign-strategy#gop
social-science2 years ago

Exploring Motivations for Same-Sex Performativity Among Straight Women at Parties

A study published in Personal Relationships explores the motivations for engaging in same-sex performativity, or public performances of sexuality between heterosexual women, which is especially common in college settings. The study found that women who engaged in same-sex performativity could be separated into three motivational patterns: other-motivated, ambiguously motivated, and sexually motivated. Sexually motivated women were motivated by sexual desire, sexual experimentation, and attraction to women, despite identifying as heterosexual. Other-motivated women engaged in same-sex performances to shock others, gain male attention, or social pressure, and were more likely to be in a sorority. Ambiguously motivated women were the least motivated, felt their experiences were less positive, and were less likely to re-engage in similar behaviors.

via PsyPost|
#college-parties#heterosexual-women#motivations