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John Paul Scoggins

John Paul Scoggins

The Hard-Lipped Wanderer: Exploring Waandersii’s Barb

Food & Gastronomy

The Hard-Lipped Wanderer: Exploring Waandersii’s Barb

This freshwater fish, with its subtle beauty and practical importance, invites us to look closer — not just at its biology, but also at the culture and culinary traditions it has quietly nourished.

The Philosophical Psychology of the Self: An Ontological Inquiry into Identity and Consciousness

The Philosophical Psychology of the Self: An Ontological Inquiry into Identity and Consciousness

The tension between subjective experience and objective analysis, between phenomenological investigation and metaphysical speculation, ensures that the self will continue to inspire both theoretical innovation and practical application across multiple domains of human endeavor.

The Paraphilic Roots of Transexualism: A Scientific Reexamination of Gender Dysphoria

The Paraphilic Roots of Transexualism: A Scientific Reexamination of Gender Dysphoria

The clinical presentation of many individuals seeking gender transition aligns more closely with paraphilic disorders than with a legitimate alignment between biological sex and perceived gender, demanding a critical reexamination.

Black on White Crime in America

Black on White Crime in America

Based on the most recent data from the FBI and the Bureau of Justice Statistics, when adjusted for population size, Black Americans are arrested for certain crimes at significantly higher rates than White Americans.

Is Homosexuality a Biological Disorder?

Is Homosexuality a Biological Disorder?

Drawing from empirical studies, researchers have identified genetic, hormonal, neuroanatomical, and neuropsychological factors as central to understanding why individuals may experience same-sex attraction.

Is Homosexuality a Brain Disorder?

Is Homosexuality a Brain Disorder?

None of the included studies presents empirical evidence supporting the hypothesis that homosexuality is a brain disorder.

The Neurophilosophical Psychology of Love: Bridging Neural Mechanisms and Human Experience

The Neurophilosophical Psychology of Love: Bridging Neural Mechanisms and Human Experience

The neurophilosophical psychology of love represents a sophisticated integration of neuroscience, psychology, and philosophy that moves beyond reductionist explanations to embrace the multidimensional nature of love, viewing it as both a biological imperative and a subjective experience.

Gaslightee: The Psychology and Survival of Being Manipulated

Gaslightee: The Psychology and Survival of Being Manipulated

Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation where an individual systematically undermines another person’s perception of reality, causing them to question their own memory, sanity, and judgment.

The Paranoid Mind: Unmasking the Neuropsychiatric Epidemic of Cannabis-Induced Psychosis

The Paranoid Mind: Unmasking the Neuropsychiatric Epidemic of Cannabis-Induced Psychosis

The modern landscape of high-potency cannabis products poses a greater public health threat than the lower-potency products studied in previous decades.

The Philosophical Psychology of Epistemic Independence

The Philosophical Psychology of Epistemic Independence

Epistemic independence represents a multifaceted concept that intersects philosophy, psychology, social sciences, and economics.

Gaslighter: The Art and Science of Gaslighting

Gaslighter: The Art and Science of Gaslighting

Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation where an individual systematically undermines another person’s perception of reality, causing them to question their own memory, sanity, and judgment.

The Psychology of Autograph Collecting

The Psychology of Autograph Collecting

The pursuit of autographs, a practice often dismissed as a mere hobby or fan obsession, reveals itself upon closer psychological examination as a profound and multifaceted human behavior.