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With the world in such a state of flux and division, how can we develop connection and compassion within ourselves and with others? Compassion is an action to relieve suffering through the most skillful means in the moment. Empathy is our ability to feel what another is feeling by means of the mirror neurons in our brains. Feeling is just the start and we need to develop the skills to reduce suffering using compassion. What does compassion look like? Imagine a child scrapes their knee and begins to cry. We observe this and feel the child’s pain through our mirror…

“What if dragons invaded Paris during the Belle Époque?” That question lies at the beating heart of The Dragons of Paris, the mesmerizing graphic novel from writer Joann Sfar and artist Tony Sandoval. Featuring a mermaid, a Hawaiian princess, and a burgeoning romance that blooms in defiance of an ancient, awakened evil in the City of Lights, the first English translation of The Dragons of Paris is now available in hardcover from Magnetic Press, and to celebrate its release, we have an exclusive preview to share with Daily Dead readers! You can see a mermaid slay a dragon with a…

Marshall McLuhan’s famous claim that the medium is the message has shaped the way we interpret everything from television to the internet. His point wasn’t about slogans, it was about cognition. While a book encourages private, linear reasoning, television dissolves that “linearity” into a more emotional, mosaic style of perception. And in an “old school” sense, radio, film, and newsprint each reorient the mind in their own way. The medium always leaves its fingerprints on thought. However, there’s a boundary to McLuhan’s world. The media he studied were cognitively inert. They shaped perception, but they didn’t join the thinking. A…

Portrait of God, a 2022 short you can watch below, is getting a Hollywood glow-up thanks to producers Jordan Peele and Sam Raimi.  The two producers are putting their Wonder Twin powers together for a feature-length version of the popular short. Raimi’s Ghost House Pictures and Peele’s Monkeypaw will finance the project for Universal, according […]

By: Bernie Wong, Movement Building & Research LeadWorkplace Mental Health Trends That Defined 2025Workplace mental health is at a crossroads. In one respect, employers and workers alike have come a long way. Mental health has become—and remains—a top priority with many employers increasing investments in mental health resources and workers engaging in awareness and education efforts. Mental health issues have become near universal and mental health-related work leaves are up 300%. Workers are increasingly aware of mental health and want better support. In response, a dense marketplace of individualized solutions has emerged: therapy, apps, coaching, and now AI chatbots. Simultaneously, many workers…

In this series, I’ve explored why Jung is resonating with a new generation and examined both the genuine insights and problematic mystifications in his work. Now I want to sketch what a grounded depth psychology might look like—one that honors the hunger for meaning while staying anchored in what we actually know about how minds work. The Unconscious as Automated Learning A naturalized depth psychology starts with a simple recognition: Much of our mental life operates outside conscious awareness. This isn’t mystical; it’s how brains work. Neural systems learn patterns and then run them automatically, freeing conscious attention for novel…

I’m going to tell you about the most terrifying thing I’ve watched in years, and it wasn’t made by A24 or Blumhouse. It was a grainy, low-resolution horror flick called Skinamarink. The movie looked like someone’s dad recorded it off late-night TV in 1987. It was analog horror, and it scared me more than any modern film has managed to do in the past decade. If you haven’t fallen down this particular rabbit hole yet, analog horror is essentially what happens when creators weaponize nostalgia against us. It’s a horror subgenre that uses retro technology aesthetics to increase fear, and…

There will be plenty of glitz and glamor on Friday when the eyes of the soccer world turn to Washington, D.C., for the FIFA World Cup 2026 draw.Supermodel and TV personality Heidi Klum and actor-comedian Kevin Hart will co-host the draw from the Kennedy Center, alongside actor-producer Danny Ramirez.Coverage of the event that will decide the groups for all 48 teams – including the U.S. men’s national team and fellow co-hosts Mexico and Canada – will begin with a live pre-show at 11:30 AM ET Friday, Dec. 5 on FOX. Among the musical performances will include Andrea Bocelli, the Village…

Living a longer, healthier life is a top priority for so many. People look to exercise, follow a nutritious diet, and even focus on cognitive training activities like puzzles, but these don’t always provide valuable results. Despite these efforts, many aging adults still notice a lapse in memory, focus, or mental agility. Enter Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT), a clinic-based approach gaining attention as a complement to these healthy habits. A growing body of research now supports its ability to improve cognitive performance, enhance neuroplasticity, and, in some cases, reverse aspects of age‑related decline. What Is HBOT and What Are the…

We all love a good scare from time to time. However, sometimes you’re not in the mood for something that’ll leave you hiding under the covers. Sometimes, you just want something comforting.  Something that feels like a warm blanket, with maybe a little bit of blood. That’s where comfort horror comes in. The Monster Squad (1987): Monster Mash for the Kid in All of Us. This one is pure nostalgia. It’s a love letter to classic monster movies that’s perfect for a Halloween night. The Monster Squad must save their town from Dracula, the Wolfman, and the Mummy. This film…