Dear readers,
Welcome back! We hope that you are well-rested after the summer break and are ready to kick off the new academic year. Our first issue ‘Anomalies’ draws inspiration from unique, unconventional, and niche areas.
Cover by Pika Ivana Kostanjšek
Jules starts off our issue by reflecting on how the experience of friendship can differ across individuals, from a neurodivergent standpoint. Katie considers how distinguishing between normal and abnormal behaviors can have consequences – shouldn’t all forms of human suffering warrant attention, regardless of their label? With our thoroughly social existence thriving on the importance of human connection, Shriya presents three cases that highlight anomalous behaviours that stem from extreme isolation. Following this, Sara gathers perspectives to help determine the ideal way to provide sex education. After visiting Israel and Palestine, Vadim paints a unique picture deliberating on his personal experience this summer. Finally, Christine draws our attention to ‘ambivalent sexism’, involving more subtle, covert displays of gender-based discrimination.
As for our columns, Ask the Expert and Ivory Tower, expert Marte Otten explores the balance between accuracy and ‘coolness’ when it comes to bringing scientific research into the media spotlight. And an in-depth analysis by Dr. Denny Borsboom delves into Anomalous Experience, demonstrating the symbiotic relationship between qualitative empathy and quantitative neuroscience, enriching the understanding of human behavior.
For the academic year 2022/23, congratulations are in order for Spiegeloog’s very own Shriya Bang, who took home the Christiaan Hamaker Award for her winning propaedeutic thesis, discussing the effects of optimal defaults on children’s nutritional choices.
Enjoy the new issue!
Anushka & Evita
Dear readers,
Welcome back! We hope that you are well-rested after the summer break and are ready to kick off the new academic year. Our first issue ‘Anomalies’ draws inspiration from unique, unconventional, and niche areas.
Cover by Pika Ivana Kostanjšek
Jules starts off our issue by reflecting on how the experience of friendship can differ across individuals, from a neurodivergent standpoint. Katie considers how distinguishing between normal and abnormal behaviors can have consequences – shouldn’t all forms of human suffering warrant attention, regardless of their label? With our thoroughly social existence thriving on the importance of human connection, Shriya presents three cases that highlight anomalous behaviours that stem from extreme isolation. Following this, Sara gathers perspectives to help determine the ideal way to provide sex education. After visiting Israel and Palestine, Vadim paints a unique picture deliberating on his personal experience this summer. Finally, Christine draws our attention to ‘ambivalent sexism’, involving more subtle, covert displays of gender-based discrimination.
As for our columns, Ask the Expert and Ivory Tower, expert Marte Otten explores the balance between accuracy and ‘coolness’ when it comes to bringing scientific research into the media spotlight. And an in-depth analysis by Dr. Denny Borsboom delves into Anomalous Experience, demonstrating the symbiotic relationship between qualitative empathy and quantitative neuroscience, enriching the understanding of human behavior. In Camera Obscura, Evita gives her two cents on Barbie, the movie that’s been breaking box office records this summer.
For the academic year 2022/23, congratulations are in order for Spiegeloog’s very own Shriya Bang, who took home the Christiaan Hamaker Award for her winning propaedeutic thesis, discussing the effects of optimal defaults on children’s nutritional choices.
Enjoy the new issue!
Anushka & Evita
