Sitemap - 2025 - Shane O'Mara
the planning trap: when more means less
unitary presidentialism as a collective cognition design flaw
against civilisational nostalgia: western identity and global cognitive drift
We are all (latent) cosmopolitan globalists
psychological reactance theory: this is why you resist change
the myth of a fixed personality
walking is fundamentally good for human wellbeing
looking into nostalgia’s mirror: bittersweet, fond-ish, social reflection
Institutions as Robust and Resilient, Dynamic, Human, Time-Travelling, Cognitive Communities
Decoding desire: brain science investigates the cosmetics industry
Exercise is a Universal Cognitive Enhancer: Bridging Gaps in Lifespan Brain Health
Tariffs as 'costly punishment'
Part I: Rethinking Leadership – Beyond the Myth of the Strong Leader
Interesting reads, March 2025 edition
When power becomes personal (part 2)
The Cognitive Dimensions of Close Reading: Themes and Ideas
Power dynamics of ultra-personalised leadership styles
What we are losing; what we have lost
Authoritarians: Some just want to watch the world burn; others prefer spreadsheets
When power is very personal (part 1)
Live with Shane O'Mara - Discussing Dan Davies fantastic new book 'The Unaccountability Machine'
Livecast with Chris Johns at 9 pm Dublin time/4 pm ET on Monday the 27th Jan
Base case for a democratic resurgence: We're (not entirely) doomed
Smarter thinking in everyday life