International Journal of Controversial Discussions Issue Volume #4 Issue #2

By Tamar SchwartzApril 6, 2016October 17, 2026 Psychoanalysis

Click Here to Read: The International Journal of Controversial Discussions Volume #4 Issue #2. The theme of the issue is Psychedelics and Psychoanalytic Treatment and it is edited by Neal Spira. It includes articles and commentaries by Neal Spira, C.J. Healy, Lawrence G. Fischman, Chistopher W. T. Miller, Tracy Sidesinger, Thomas Brod, and Robert Galatzer-Levy. This journal is supported by a generous grant from the American Psychoanalytic Foundation.

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How Culture Shapes Language and Shapes Us

By Tamar SchwartzOctober 20, 2026October 20, 2026 Literature, Psychoanalysis

ClicK Here to Read: How Culture Shapes Language and Shapes Us: Muhammad Ali’s poem and the influence of pronouns on our psychology by Tamim Mobayed MA on his Emotional Behavior, Behavioral Emotions blog on the Psychology Today Blogs on October 3, 2026.

Interlocked hands of diverse racial backgrounds representing unity. Image: user Wonder woman0731 Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons.

The UAW Wave Has Hit Our Shores

By Tamar SchwartzOctober 20, 2026October 20, 2026 Politics

Click Here to Read: The UAW Wave Has Hit Our Shores: The union’s endorsements of insurgent candidates led to big wins this summer. It’s all part of a strategy to remake American politics for the working class By Ella Fanger on the Nation Magazine Substack on October 20, 2026.

United Auto Workers Strike 2023 Image: The White House Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons.

How Mistakes Prevent or Help Create New Possibilities of Mutual Learning

By Tamar SchwartzOctober 20, 2026October 20, 2026 Psychoanalysis, Science

Click Here to Read: How Mistakes Prevent or Help Create New Possibilities of Mutual Learning: A collaborative approach to make positive difffences across all contexts that are part of our lives by Kenneth Silvestri on his A Wider Lens Substack on October 19, 2026.

Complex systems topic network Image: HirokiSayama Public Domain via WIkimedia Commons.

An Unprecedented Trove of Ancient Wooden Tools Uncovered at a Rock Shelter in Spain Shows Neanderthals Were Skilled Woodworkers

By Tamar SchwartzOctober 20, 2026October 20, 2026 History

Click Here to Read: An Unprecedented Trove of Ancient Wooden Tools Uncovered at a Rock Shelter in Spain Shows Neanderthals Were Skilled Woodworkers by Sara Hashemi in the Smithsonian Magazine on October 13, 2026.

Reconstruction of the physical aspect of a Neandertal man. Museo arqueologico de Asturias (Spain) Image: Hispalois Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons.

Making of a Poem: Geoffrey G. O’Brien on “Ray of Light”

By Tamar SchwartzOctober 17, 2026October 17, 2026 Poetry Monday

Click Here to Read: Making of a Poem: Geoffrey G. O’Brien on “Ray of Light” By Geoffrey G. O’Brien in the Paris Review on October 16, 2026.

Joshua Clover in 2014. Image: Joe Mabel. Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons.

Kashmir’s Beauty and Violence Captured in an Exquisite MoMA Debut

By Tamar SchwartzOctober 17, 2026October 17, 2026 Arts

Click Here to Read: Kashmir’s Beauty and Violence Captured in an Exquisite MoMA Debut: With layered landscapes, patterns and poetry, Nilima Sheikh portrays the fractures and flash points of modern India By Arthur Lubow in The New York Times on October 16, 2026.
Nilima with her work. Image: TheArtsTrust Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons.

Profiles in Cowardice: Jacob Weisberg on eight prominent knee-benders and why they failed the character test of their generation

By Tamar SchwartzOctober 17, 2026October 17, 2026 Books, Politics

Click Here to Read: Profiles in Cowardice: Jacob Weisberg on eight prominent knee-benders and why they failed the character test of their generation by Jonathan Alter on his Old Goats Substack on October 16, 2026.