Drawing a parallel between video game balancing and political system balancing may seem surprising at first glance. However, both realms pursue a common goal: creating an environment that, despite differences in abilities or tools among participants, offers equal opportunities and…
The debate around the role of the state and its impact on citizens’ lives usually centers on economic burdens, taxes, and budget allocation. However, the costs of an unrestrained government extend far beyond finances. This type of governance leads to…
The gap between political institutions and the realities of today’s world is one of the most visible yet least addressed tensions in contemporary society. While technology and social dynamics have evolved rapidly—especially in recent decades—the political system and its institutions…
Radicalization, especially in the political sphere, has become an increasingly prominent phenomenon in contemporary society. This process, which transforms individuals into staunch and uncompromising defenders of certain ideals, knows no ideological boundaries: it affects people across the political spectrum, fostering…
The question of whether democracy is truly the best political system has fueled debate for centuries, drawing both ardent critics and defenders from philosophers, politicians, and thinkers across eras. The famous quote attributed to Winston Churchill, stating that democracy is…
Politics in video games: An approach Politics in video games has become an increasingly relevant topic over the past few decades, driven by both the rising sophistication of games and players’ interest in exploring power dynamics, governance, and strategy. While…
The connection between personal trauma and political preferences is an area of growing interest within political psychology. Traumatic events—whether in childhood, adolescence, or adulthood—not only affect an individual’s emotional and mental stability but can also alter their perception of reality,…
Political ideas of an individual do not emerge in isolation, rather, they are strongly influenced by the context in which that person develops. This context encompasses a broad spectrum of factors, including the geographic and socioeconomic environment, as well as…