Archive functions as a reference space, bringing together books, sources, and cultural materials related to the themes explored throughout Oraclepedia. It highlights the works, studies, and traditions that inform the project’s content, supporting transparency, continuity, and deeper exploration for readers who wish to follow the origins of ideas and narratives.
A philosophical and historical examination of the ‘post-truth’ era, defined as the subordination of facts to political ideology. The author explores the cognitive biases, media shifts, and historical tactics that allow disinformation to subvert objective reality.
This work systematically investigates the psychological mechanisms involved in rationality, irrationality, and belief formation, detailing common cognitive biases that hinder accurate judgment.
It offers insights into the evolutionary roots of our thinking patterns and explains why humans often deviate from logical reasoning.
Suitable for those interested in cognitive psychology and critical thinking.
A seminal psychoanalytic exploration of ‘abjection’—the visceral reaction to things that collapse the boundaries between self and other. Kristeva examines how this primal disgust shapes religion, literature, and the human psyche.
Maurice Bloch’s *Prey into Hunter* explores the dynamics of ritual, demonstrating how they invert and ultimately reinforce social hierarchies through controlled displays of power and vulnerability.
The book offers a materialist perspective on ritual action, focusing on its practical effects on social relations.
It remains a key work in anthropological studies of power, violence and social control.
A seminal investigation into the psychological mechanisms of mass persuasion. Bernays explores the ‘engineering of consent’ and the role of an invisible elite in directing the habits and opinions of the public through symbolic manipulation.
Kant’s Prolegomena offers a condensed and more accessible explanation of his critical philosophy, focusing on the limits of reason and the conditions for the possibility of metaphysics.
It represents a pivotal moment in the Enlightenment, challenging traditional approaches to knowledge and laying the groundwork for subsequent philosophical developments.
This work profoundly impacts our understanding of human perception, cognition, and the nature of reality.
A foundational text in the Gestalt school, Kurt Koffka’s 1935 work examines how the human mind organizes sensory information into holistic, meaningful perceptions rather than isolated parts.
Quassim Cassam’s Conspiracy Theories provides a philosophical analysis of the psychological and cognitive roots of conspiratorial thinking. It explores why individuals embrace these beliefs and the ethical implications of doing so.
Max Wertheimer’s final work applies Gestalt principles to the study of human intelligence, distinguishing between rote memorization and the ‘productive thinking’ that leads to genuine structural insight.
An exploration of how digital communication impacts empathy, solitude, and the quality of human relationships, advocating for a return to face-to-face dialogue.
