Bobby Azarian

Articles

Bobby has written for the The Atlantic, BBC Future, Psychology Today, Scientific American, The New York Times, and others.

Bobby's research has appeared in journals such as Acta Psychologica, Human Brain Mapping, and Cognition & Emotion.

Bobby is a freelance writer with a PhD in neuroscience who covers topics ranging from science and technology to politics and philosophy.

The Belief That Trump Is a Messiah Is Rampant and Dangerous
Was Donald Trump sent by God to save America? Some believe so, and that should have us worried.
How Political Rhetoric Inspires White Nationalist Terror
President Trump’s divisive rhetoric can warp a person’s mind into believing that domestic terrorism is justifiable.
How Anxiety Warps Your Perception
An anxious mindset can change the way you view the world in profound ways. But could a simple new treatment offer a way out of the perpetual fear?
This Theory Holds the Secret to Healing America's Division
Terror Management Theory explains how we became divided and how to heal.
A Complete Psychological Analysis of Trump's Support
Baffled by Donald Trump's political invincibility? Here are 14 reasons why people continue to support the president despite behavior that would have sunk any other politician.