The Black Voice

 Expectations are a powerful force that can influence our thoughts, emotions, and actions. In many areas of life, from personal relationships to work and academic settings, expectations play a crucial role in determining the outcomes we experience. One common belief is that having high expectations leads to better performance and results, while low expectations can decrease performance levels. In this article, we will explore the research and evidence behind this notion and examine how expectations can shape our outcomes. First, it's important to define what we mean by "expectations." Expectations can refer to the beliefs and assumptions we hold about a situation, event, or person. They can be conscious or unconscious, and they can be shaped by our past experiences, cultural norms, and social context. In a performance context, expectations can refer to the standards we set for ourselves or the expectations others have of us. The idea that higher expectations lead to bett...

The human mind is a complex machine that tries to make sense of the world around us. When people feel like they have no control over what is happening in their lives, they may try to find patterns where there are none. This phenomenon, known as apophenia, can lead to people seeing non-existent connections between unrelated events or objects, and can also make people more likely to believe in conspiracy theories. One of the reasons why people may be more prone to apophenia and conspiracy theories when they feel powerless is because it gives them a sense of control. By finding patterns and believing in conspiracies, people can convince themselves that they understand what is happening in the world, even if it's not true. This false sense of control can be comforting, but it can also be dangerous, as people may be more likely to make decisions based on misinformation or fear. I, too, used to suffer from this when I was still politically informed and watched a lot of curren...