#BuddhistValues

A thought-provoking new report published on July 6, 2025, by a leading behavioral expert in Psychology Today reveals that we are all born with certain innate dispositions—what the author calls “basic humanity”—and, as we grow, we learn to navigate or sometimes contradict these primal instincts. The research calls attention to the fundamental and often conflicting drives that shape us as humans and offers essential insights into how these inner tensions influence personal well-being and social behavior.

A growing body of psychological research warns that a father’s unchecked anger can leave enduring wounds in the hearts and minds of his children, with consequences that often remain invisible well into adulthood. According to a recent article by the Times of India Lifestyle Desk, paternal anger is not simply an occasional outburst but can evolve into what experts now call a “silent wound,” shaping a child’s self-image, ability to trust, and emotional health for life (Times of India).

A new wave of technological advances in artificial intelligence (AI) poses unprecedented challenges for the essence of human dignity and the way we organize society, according to recent research explored by professor Meghan Sullivan in a Big Think article. As AI’s intellectual capabilities surpass those of humans in key domains, philosophical frameworks—particularly those centered around the “Love Ethic”—are emerging as crucial guides not just for global societies, but for Thailand as it navigates digital transformation.