The Certainty of Uncertainty : A Review of The Psychology of Insecurity (Joseph P. Forgas, William D. Crano, Klaus Fiedler, 2023)

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Insecurity is an inevitable part of being human. Although life is insecure for every organism, humans alone are burdened by knowing that this is so. This ground-breaking volume features contributions by leading international researchers exploring the social psychology of insecurity and how existential, metaphysical, and social uncertainty influence human social behaviour. Chapters in the book investigate the psychological origins of insecurity, evolutionary theorizing about the functions of inse

"Insecurity is an inevitable part of being human. Although life is insecure for every organism, humans alone are burdened by knowing that this is so. This ground-breaking volume features contributions by leading international researchers exploring the social psychology of insecurity and how existential, metaphysical, and social uncertainty influence human social behaviour.

Chapters in the book investigate the psychological origins of insecurity, evolutionary theorizing about the functions of insecurity, the motivational strategies people adopt to manage insecurity, self-regulation strategies, the role of insecurity in the formation and maintenance of social relationships, and the influence of insecurity and uncertainty on the organization of larger social systems and public affairs. The chapters also discuss how insecurity influences many areas of contemporary social life, highlighting the applied implications of this line of research. Topics covered include the role of insecurity in social communication, social judgments, decision-making, group identification, morality, interpersonal behaviour, relationships, attitudes, and many applied aspects of social life and politics where understanding the psychology of insecurity is of critical importance.

This accessible and engaging book will be of interest to students, researchers, and practitioners as a textbook or reference book in behavioural and social science fields, as well as to a broad spectrum of intelligent lay audiences seeking to understand one of the most intriguing issues that shapes human social life."

Part 1: The Nature and Sources of Insecurity

1. Understanding the Psychology of Insecurity: Evolutionary, Cognitive, and Cultural Perspectives Joseph P. Forgas (University of New South Wales, Sydney)

2. The Evolution of Insecurity William von Hippel and John Merakovsky (University of Queensland, Australia)

3. The Interactive Role of Death, Uncertainty, and the Loss of Shared Reality on Societal and Individual Insecurity Tom Pyszczynsky and Jonathan Sundby (University of Colorado at Colorado Springs)

4. The Uncertainty Challenge: Escape It, Embrace It Arie W. Kruglanski and Molly Ellenberg (University of Maryland)

5. Insecurity can be Beneficial: Reflections on Adaptive Strategies for Diverse Trade-off Settings Klaus Fiedler and Linda McCaughey (University of Heidelberg, Germany)

Part II: Managing Individual Insecurity

6. The Arc of Dissonance: From Drive to Uncertainty Joel Cooper and Logan Pearce (Princeton University)

7. Persuasion as a Sop to Insecurity William D. Crano (Claremont Graduate University) and Zachary Hohman (Texas Tech University)

8. Self-Handicapping in the Face of Uncertainty: The Paradox That Most Certainly Is Edward R. Hirt, Samantha L. Heiman (Indiana University-Bloomington, USA), Julie R. Eyink (University of Southern Indiana), and Sean McCrea (University of Wyoming)

9. Strategy, Trust, and Freedom in an Uncertain World Joachim I. Krueger (Brown University) and David J. Grüning (Heidelberg University)

10. Seeking Moral Meaning in Misfortune – Assigning Blame, Without Regard for Causation Alan Page Fiske (UCLA, Department of Anthropology, USA)

Part III: The Role of Insecurity in Social Relationships

11. Attachment Security and Coping with Existential Concerns: Studying Security Dynamics in Dyadic, Group, Sociopolitical, and Spiritual/Religious Relationships Mario Mikulincer (Interdisciplinary Center (IDC) Herzliya) and Phillip R. Shaver (University of California, Davis)

12. Beyond Dyadic Interdependence: Romantic Relationships in an Uncertain Social World Sandra L. Murray (University of Buffalo) and Veronica M. Lamarche (University of Essex, UK)

13. Adult Attachment Insecurity During the COVID Pandemic: Heightened Insecurity and Its Undoing Ximena B. Arriaga (Purdue University, USA) and Madoka Kumashiro (Goldsmiths, University of London)

14. Social Identity Dynamics in the Face of Overwhelming Uncertainty Michael A. Hogg (Claremont Graduate University) and Amber M. Gaffney (Humboldt University)

15. From Individual Insecurity to Collective Security: The Group Survival Motivation Gilad Hirschberger (Reichman University, Israel)

Part IV: The Role of Insecurity and Uncertainty in Politics and Public Life

16. Trust in Social Institutions: The Role of Informational and Personal Uncertainty Kees van den Bos (Utrecht University)

17. The Politics of Insecurity: How Uncertainty Promotes Populism and Tribalism Joseph P. Forgas (University of New South Wales, Sydney)

18. Uncertainty, Academic Radicalization, and the Erosion of Social Science Credibility Lee Jussim, Danica Finkelstein, and Sean T. Stevens (Rutgers University, USA)

19. Escape From Uncertainty: To Conspiracy Theories and Pseudoscience Péter Krekó (Eotvos Lorand University, Hungary)

20. Feelings of Insecurity as Drivers of Anti-Establishment Sentiments Jan-Willem van Prooijen (VU Amsterdam, NSCR, and Maastricht University)

(Dr E, 2023) These are lucent works that tug at the threads of the mirage...the collected amnesia, hypnosis, and delusion ... that is Dr Einstein's "Mayan Veil." These thinkers and researchers are keen and true in their methods and objectives which now brace into the great mystery of life ... a recombinant transfer of insightful wisdom through academic excellence. A "Messenger DNA" stimulus of truth to combat the deception and devilry upon humankind.

In the collected works within is found inquiry into the nature of insecurity itself as applied socially and scientifically. Human, "communication, social judgments, decision-making, group identification, morality, interpersonal behaviour, relationships, attitudes, and many applied aspects of social life" are measured and analyzed across multiple domains which gathers an "amalgam of confidence."

But what is "confidence?" Its a word in English which firstly contaminates meaning with its perjorative condescension of the feminine. What? Yes, the "Pangliske" ("English" in Russian) is psycholinguistically suppressive of the feminine voice much less any mustered feminism. This uneven playing field generates dissonance from the outset although for most its an unknown source of agitation .. and hence, a sort of unspoken rage against the machine foments.

Its also a scientific term referring to a freedom from error statisical revelation ... " Degree of confidence represents the probability that the confidence interval captures the true population parameter. With a degree of confidence of 95%, you have 95% confidence that the true population parameters will be in the confidence interval. 95% is the standard."

But also moreover perhaps... what has the word come to mean across timespace? What is its "current" etymologically-corrected "meaning?" Aha! In Philosophy, "Meaning" itself is a whole subject and learning domain dimension! What it really means to most is "herd inclusion." It signifies a "wiki-verified" "normalcy" of opinion so that scientific foray is actually more of a political "cause and effect" equation than active search for an elusive truth. The "social quotient" ("SQ") now parlays beside IQ (intelligence) ...much less EQ and AQ (emotive and adaptive) ..and is deternminant of outcomes in scientific measurement prior to their actual engagement!

Dr Braverman lost his mind after exposing neurochemical balance in "The Edge Effect," wherein he gainfully described the ebb abd flow of neurochemistry between four directions of brain alchemy... serotonin, dopamine, GABA, and Acetycholine. Hence, the overload of dopamine in our society was laid bare and then...so was he!

Braver man? How does bravery pencil out on a P and L statement? Is it a gathered and mustered confidence amidst a tumult of insecurity? Is courage then synonymous with confidence moreso actually... and very much despite any "General Concensus" "sabre rattling?"

Dr E himself grew from infant to toddler to boy with ther inclusion of "Night Terrors." These recurring and absolutely vivid nightmares gave Dr E incredible resilience in the face of both outcasting and outnumbering situational ecologies... just as combat veterans gain a very special brand of experience. The terrors were utterly paranoid scenario "delusions" that would replay during a fever episode quite often of 103-104 degrees F. He learned lucid dreaming and astral projection then by necessity at Age 5. Within the terrors, Dr E actually found "soul codes" ... basically. He became able to enter and move around in his fear realms very, very early. He was presented his own mortality and insignifigance by comparison to tidal waves of existential fears... firstly his own, and then, the collectives'. Dr E, as little Gianni, moved onto the streets of Berkeley at 0333 and braced for this host of elemental creatures to attack... whereas the community hid in its dream state! Well, it was not just that easy BTW...and he fell many times...yet, he returned and finally retooled the night terrors into intense personal Divine empowerment.

DEUTERONOMY ...the sink or swim quotient of Life according to the KJV and NIV is also just the simple statement of balances within...these being also, of course, the Temple state...of the Knights Templar... and all beings for that "matter"... in terms of LOVE and/or FEAR.

DR E WISDOM PHRASE OF THE DAY:

It is fear or love ...by Universal design. It is neither one with a little of the other or any mix thereof really... This, since essentially, there are just those two forces in the galactic alchemical equation. One is LOVE or one is fear... as one supplants the other naturally and innately within a one.

What is the main fear of the people? To be outcast... which is why the sheep herding forces of evil, as fears, rule them... and control their very minds with even quite vague threats of banishment and/or disinclusion ...perhaps especially these! But the true seeker and research scientist must seek this lonely and terrifying place as part and parcel of seeking truth. Oh!

How? Well, Dr E must relay that Faith cripples fear... and whispers reflectively in the bearer's subtle ear and "mind's eye" of the actual nonexistence of fear as a simple shadow of Love that will fade as dimensional frequency rises. What? The Children of Earth are not alone ...and never have been. Now, the Host of Angels has arrived... the 144,000 that finally cast off demonic rule for Earthrealm...

This ought to be good news... BTW!

Whats in your balance of fear and LOVE?

(skylineg.com, 2023)