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Psychology’s an intriguing science. But have you ever wondered why it’s not more helpful in dealing with the problems we face – things like addictions, compulsions, and the social ills that are wrecking our culture? Psychology's weakness lies in its disconnect from biology, its mother science. A big part of biology is awareness of DISEASE. But the very concept of disease is missing from our psychology. Why? The answer may be stranger than you think.
By Tom WhiteheadPsychology’s an intriguing science. But have you ever wondered why it’s not more helpful in dealing with the problems we face – things like addictions, compulsions, and the social ills that are wrecking our culture? Psychology's weakness lies in its disconnect from biology, its mother science. A big part of biology is awareness of DISEASE. But the very concept of disease is missing from our psychology. Why? The answer may be stranger than you think.