How do survivors with untreated/un-neutralized hostility from traumas deny/numb it through addiction, implode at themselves, or explode at others?

How important is it to process the trauma experienced? Well-intentioned people as trauma survivors often reenact similar traumas on themselves or others, including their own siblings or children, due to the improper processing of their own traumas; therefore, the survivors’ ability to break the cycle of intrapersonal, interpersonal, and intergenerational transmission of trauma may depend […]

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Critical Evaluation of the argument that people with lower emotional intelligence are more likely to hold right-wing views, ” using Roland Kim’s Five-Stage Model.

Van Hiel, A., De Keersmaecker, J., Onraet, E., Haesevoets, T., Roets, A., & Fontaine, J. R. J. (2019). The relationship between emotional abilities and right-wing and prejudiced attitudes. Emotion, 19(5), 917–922. https://doi.org/10.1037/emo0000497   1. Lower Emotional Intelligence and Right-Wing Views The article argues that lower emotional intelligence is correlated with right-wing political views, emphasizing prejudice,

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Untreated trauma in leaders, including Parents, poses significant risks to their Children, followers and bystanders, perpetuating cycles of hostility, scapegoating, Bullying and emotional harm.

According to the psychological and psychoanalytic insights presented in Roland Kim’s “Five Stages of Civilization,” unresolved emotional and psychological issues in leaders significantly shape their approach to governance, conflict management, and interpersonal relationships (Kim, 2021). Leaders, including parents, who fail to address personal traumas subconsciously reenact their unresolved emotional injuries through hostile behaviors directed toward

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Bridging Integral Theory and Psychoanalysis: A Comparative Study of Ken Wilber’s and Roland Kim’s Developmental Models

Introduction Throughout history, scholars and thinkers have sought to understand the stages of human development, aiming to define the path toward higher psychological, emotional, and spiritual integration. Two such models—Ken Wilber’s Integral Theory and my Five-Stage Theory of Personality and Civilization—arrive at remarkably similar conclusions despite taking different routes to get there. While Wilber’s work is widely known in Integral Philosophy,

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Using AI to Foster Maturity and Emotional Intelligence in Humanity

Introduction Jeffrey Hinton’s warnings about the existential risks posed by artificial intelligence (AI) underscore the urgent need for proactive measures to prevent its misuse. As AI development accelerates, the lack of robust global oversight leaves humanity vulnerable to self-destructive outcomes akin to the Manhattan Project. Simultaneously, the five-stage model of emotional and socio-cultural development, derived

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The Perils of Forced Woke Culture: Balancing Social Pressure, Free Communication, and Voluntary Inclusivity in the Five-Stage Model

In recent years, “woke culture” has become a prevalent, often polarizing force. Initially intended to promote awareness and inclusion around issues of race, gender, and equality, it has sometimes evolved into a system critics argue resembles authoritarian practices when rigidly enforced. When legal or social mandates enforce woke culture, the effect can echo authoritarianism’s rigid

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Healing from Polarization: Understanding the Roots of Extremism in Our Personal and Socio-Political Lives

In our increasingly divided world, it’s easy to see how polarized views dominate socio-political discourse. Whether in politics, religion, or social issues, people seem more entrenched in their beliefs than ever before. But what drives this polarization? Why do some individuals and groups cling so fiercely to black-and-white thinking, unable to see the nuance in

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Critical Evaluation of the Two Opposing Positions on Open Border Migration According to the Five-Stage Model of Civilization

Migration is a complex and often divisive topic, with passionate arguments on both sides. To navigate this issue, it’s helpful to understand it through a broader lens. Roland Kim’s Five-Stage Model of Civilization offers a framework for evaluating how societies evolve in their attitudes toward migration. Roland Kim’s Five-Stage Model of Civilization Overview: Anti-Migration Perspective:

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Comparison of Karl Popper ‘s open Society in Relatio to Roland Kim’s Stage 5 Society

An “open society” is a concept popularized by philosopher Karl Popper, referring to a society characterized by a high degree of political and personal freedom, transparency, and tolerance of different opinions and lifestyles. In an open society, the government is responsive and accountable to the people, and institutions are transparent and open to scrutiny. Citizens

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Empathy is love!

Empathy is the most effective form of love for all nurturing and healing relationships that must precede any boundary enforcement. We humans lack effective empathy skills essential for maintaining or repairing damaged/disconnected relationships.Therefore, empathy must be trained as the most advanced communication/parenting skill. What is the highest level of compassion?  It is empathy at Stage

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