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Bystander Complicity: An IPNB View

From an Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) perspective, the nervous system operates relationally, meaning that safety, trust, and connection are deeply shaped by social environments and relationships. Bystanders who witness abuse but fail to intervene may experience internal conflicts between their own … Continue reading

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Why So Many People Can’t Believe and Support Trauma Survivors

Recently, I encountered significant opposition after I posted about the sexual assault I experienced by a member of the US Coast Guard (USCG). The event felt like a set-up, and it seemed like a pattern. But the USCG declined accountability. … Continue reading

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Elon Musk and the Normalization of Aggressive Masculinity: A Neurobiological Perspective

Ultra-rich men like Elon Musk can significantly affect the general population, especially in shaping societal attitudes toward issues like identity, success, masculinity, and behavior. From an Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) perspective, the behaviors and attitudes exhibited by influential figures like Musk … Continue reading

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A Network of Complicity: The Neurobiology of Bystander Guilt in the P Diddy Allegations

In the recent allegations against Sean “Diddy” Combs, several people surrounding him, including staff members, have been implicated as enablers or bystanders. These individuals allegedly helped facilitate or cover up the abuse, particularly during events referred to as “freak-offs.” Combs’ … Continue reading

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