"Whereas Marx identified the essential condition of capitalism as one of enforced servitude (wage slavery), the Frankf…"

"Stockholm Syndrome is a subtle thing. It doesn’t just mean people sympathize with their captors — it means that they …"

"I find it very natural that you would adapt yourself to identify with your kidnapper. Especially if you spend a great…"

"First people would experience something terrifying that just comes at them out of the blue. They are certain they are…"

"It was the hostages' fault. They did everything I told them to. If they hadn't, I might not be here now. Why didn't a…"

"Bound in captivity to an unfortunate situation one cannot escape, the common psychological reaction is to identify wi…"

"The powerful, if they carry oppression beyond a certain point, necessarily end by making themselves adored by their s…"

"Religion, as far as I could see, was chiefly concerned with “getting into Heaven.” A stockpile of prayers and could e…"

"Life is mainly grief and labour. Two things get you through. Chortling when it hits your neighbour, Whingeing when it…"

"People who identify strongly with their s frequently experience pleasure when they observe threatening members’ misfo…"