Control. It’s the sometimes allusive thing that many of us seek out with fervor throughout our lives. It’s the myth that we hope will somehow turn out to be true like the fountain of youth or the holy ...

Human beings have a deep-seated desire for certainty and control. Several studies show this need serves at least two important purposes. First, it helps us believe that we can shape outcomes and ...

A common trope in our literature and pop culture is when a creation takes on a life of its own, growing so uncontrollable that its creator can no longer manage it. As far back as Frankenstein and his ...

Leslie and Josh came to therapy to talk about their son’s problems in school. But it soon became apparent that they had a different problem altogether—one common to working parents. Their daily ...

Life gets rough for everyone. How you handle the tough moments is what matters. It's inevitable that we'll encounter challenges and obstacles in life. During those moments, it can be hard to stay in ...

Warning! This post has spoilers for the story and lore of Control and its DLC expansions, The Foundation and AWE, pouring out of it, like an office quickly filling with self-replicating clocks and ...

The illusion of control is a mental bias leading people to overestimate the control they have over the outcome of events. Even when the outcome of situations is demonstrably a matter of chance and not ...

Chad Thesen is a passionate fan of anime, video games, series, and films (Both animated and live-action). Many years of experience have left him with a deep knowledge of these mediums' intricacies and ...