Shriya Bang, Author at Spiegeloog

Spiegeloog 439: ‘Balance’ – Editorial

Dear readers, In current times of uncertainty and upheaval, we find ourselves amidst a series of balancing acts - between responsibilities and rest, stability and…

Jules Kotowicz and Shriya BangJune 2, 2025

Bacchus Spiegeloog 438: Chaos

Bacchus: Chaos in our time

The daily liturgy of conversation for our generation is rooted in a familiar fatigue. We are the insecure survivors of a pandemic who find ourselves…

Shriya BangMay 16, 2025

Spiegeloog 438: Chaos

Spiegeloog 438: ‘Chaos’ – Editorial

Dear readers, Life seldom unfolds according to plan. Unexpected events, sudden changes, and unforeseen challenges are constants in our journey. Chaos in psychology is everywhere…

Shriya Bang and Jules KotowiczApril 14, 2025

People Spiegeloog 437: Direction

Spiegeloog 437: ‘Direction’ – Editorial

Dear readers, Over the span of a lifetime, we all tirelessly search for something - be it a person, a calling, a place in the…

Jules Kotowicz and Shriya BangFebruary 24, 2025

Bacchus Spiegeloog 436: Risk

Bacchus: Risk

Isn’t it true that we feel most alive and happy when we push ourselves, giving ourselves the chance to stumble into new sources of meaning,…

Shriya BangJanuary 17, 2025

People Spiegeloog 436: Risk

Spiegeloog 436: ‘Risk’ – Editorial

Dear Readers, There is a famous saying which posits that the only two things which are certain in life are taxes and death. However, between…

Jules Kotowicz and Shriya BangDecember 16, 2024

Bacchus Spiegeloog 435: Fantasy

The Fantasy Is Now

I think I’ve spent most of my life dreaming about the future and all that my life could be, about all the things that I…

Shriya BangDecember 4, 2024

Science Spiegeloog 435: Fantasy

Maladaptive Daydreaming: a New Form of Behavioral Addiction?

Addiction is often associated with substances like alcohol and drugs, which hijack the brain’s reward system and lead to repeated use despite harmful consequences (Goldstein…

Shriya BangNovember 29, 2024

Society Spiegeloog 435: Fantasy

Behind the Screen: Navigating the Emotional Labyrinth of Twitch Parasocial Relationships

Imagine pouring your time, money, and heart into a relationship where every word spoken to you is broadcast to an audience of thousands – welcome…

Shriya BangNovember 18, 2024

People Spiegeloog 435: Fantasy

From Stimulus to Stillness: Cultivating Contentment in an Age of Abundance

We live in a time of vast physical abundance, yet a profound mental health scarcity. Why is it that we increasingly crave more intense stimulation…

Shriya BangNovember 15, 2024

Spiegeloog 435: Fantasy Tabula Rasa

Tabula Rasa: Kafka on the Shore

“Narrow minds, devoid of imagination. Intolerance, theories cut off from reality, empty terminology, usurped ideas, inflexible systems. Those are the things that really frighten me.…

Shriya BangNovember 13, 2024

Science Spiegeloog 435: Fantasy

Into the Void: Exploring the Brain’s Hidden Realities in Sensory Deprivation

Humans have long experimented with methods to toy with the boundaries of perception, and using sensory deprivation has emerged as a surprisingly potent candidate. From…

Shriya BangNovember 11, 2024

Spiegeloog 435: Fantasy

Spiegeloog 435: ‘Fantasy’ – Editorial

Dear readers, As we settle ourselves into the new academic year and start getting into predictable routines, we might find ourselves yearning for a touch…

Shriya Bang and Jules KotowiczNovember 4, 2024

Science Spiegeloog 434: Transformation

What Is ‘Perfect Memory’ Like?

Memory – one of the most complex and elusive mysteries of science. The quest to understand its limits and potentials has captivated academics for decades,…

Shriya BangSeptember 23, 2024

Spiegeloog 434: Transformation

Spiegeloog 434: ‘Transformation’ – Editorial

Dear readers, With the weather getting colder, shorts being tucked away for the sake of sweaters, and students transitioning from beers on the beach to…

Anushka Sabhanam, Shriya Bang and Jules KotowiczSeptember 10, 2024

Society Spiegeloog 433: Control

No Justice for the Deepfaked

Last June, the FBI issued a public alert revealing a surge in ‘reports from victims, including minors and non-consenting adults, whose photos or videos were…

Shriya BangMay 25, 2024

Athena Spiegeloog 433: Control

Athena: Is ‘The Marshmallow Test’ Really A Crystal Ball?

Few psychological experiments have garnered as much attention and impact as the Marshmallow Test. A child seated in front of a tantalising marshmallow is presented…

Shriya BangMay 3, 2024

Society Spiegeloog 432: Fragile

The Futile Last Mile

Bound is a contronym – a word that is the opposite of itself. You can be bound - tied down forcefully. Or, you can be…

Shriya BangMarch 25, 2024

Society Spiegeloog 431: Disconnect

Hello From The Other Side

Would you pay $10 to talk to a deceased loved one? Through the eons, the essence of loss and grief has remained unchanged. Loss is…

Shriya BangMarch 11, 2024

Science Spiegeloog 429: Explore

The Explore-Exploit Dilemma

Should you search for a new movie to watch or enjoy an old favourite? Try a different type of coffee or get your usual? Should…

Shriya BangDecember 6, 2023

Society Spiegeloog 427: Anomalies

Feral Children

Humans have built a world that thrives on connection. Isolation stands as a potent aberration, casting its shadow upon our thoroughly social existence. It is…

Shriya BangSeptember 15, 2023

Science Spiegeloog 426: Liberation

The Dark Side of Dreams

You know the feeling: you're lying in bed, desperately trying to fall asleep, but every time you close your eyes, the same nightmare plays in…

Shriya BangMay 12, 2023

Science Spiegeloog 425: Vision

Unlocking the Secrets of Consumer Attention: How AI is Revolutionising Marketing with Predict?

Imagine a tool that can predict where your eyes will look before you even see an image. Sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie,…

Shriya BangMarch 22, 2023