Cynicism, originally a philosophy in ancient Greece, is now the prevailing mood in Putinist Russia, and, Lev Gudkov believes, a uniquely destructive force. ‘Cynicism’ may be defined as a remark or ...

When news breaks, you need to understand what actually matters. At Vox, our mission is to help you make sense of the world — and that work has never been more vital. But we can’t do it on our own. We ...

As a psychotherapist, I try to help people overcome the beliefs that cause them distress and inhibit them in life, beliefs about themselves and the world (usually acquired in childhood) that are ...