Socially Distant

14th Aug 2022

Are humans social animals?

‘Humans are a social species’ – but what do we mean by ‘social’ exactly?

We ought to examine our understanding of human sociality to account for the not-very-sociable amongst us.
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15th Jul 2022

schizoid resonances

Schizoid resonances: Jude in ‘A Little Life’

The character of Jude in the novel ‘A Little Life’ has strong schizoid tendencies.
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27th Jun 2022

sexuality

Asocial asexuals. Aromantic schizoids.

We do exist. And our queerness doesn’t need curing.
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12th Jun 2022

socially distant

Why work sucks for introverts

And what we should do about it.
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29th May 2022

attitudes towards solitude

Prioritising work over relationships: a solitary’s view

Building a life around work instead of love isn’t necessarily ‘wrong’ or unhealthy.
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12th May 2022

Introspecting (personal reflections)

Introspecting (1)

When you have no friends, no real social life to speak of, interacting with people is hard…
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3rd May 2022

schizoid personality (disorder)

Introvert or schizoid?

I always thought I was just an ‘extreme’ introvert. And then I came across schizoid personality (disorder).
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17th Apr 2022

Are humans social animals?, socially distant

‘Covid over? But I liked social distancing!’

Not everyone’s in a hurry to get back to normal. On how the pandemic may have led some people to reassess their social lives – and found it wanting.
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6th Apr 2022

schizoid personality (disorder)

Schizoid personality (disorder)

An introduction to schizoids – those who lack interest in social relationships & are uncomfortable forming close connections with others.
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5th Apr 2022

schizoid resonances

Schizoid resonances: Janet Frame

Janet Frame’s novel, Towards Another Summer, offers an insight into the schizoid state of mind – and a truly exquisite and deeply affecting one at that.
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