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  • the Phenomenology of the Marilyn Monroe Dress

    Phenomenology and the Monroe Gown Controversy

    ByJohn Voris October 7, 2025October 7, 2025

    Phenomenology and Marilyn Monroe’s dress may seem at odds, but the controversy surrounding Kardashian’s fashion decision creates fertile ground for thought. Framed by Shakespeare’s reference, my offering is a step further: the objects in our life shape our perception of it. How does this work? Let’s start with a combination of archaeology and forensics—both useful…

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  • Personality Types versus Archetypes

    Archetypes vs. Personality Types: The Difference Between How We Behave and What Motivates Us

    ByJohn Voris April 1, 2025September 9, 2026

    Personality tests are useful because they can tell us a great deal about how we tend to behave. They may describe us as analytical, outgoing, cautious, agreeable, decisive, introverted, highly organized, or emotionally expressive. These descriptions can be accurate and helpful, particularly when we are trying to understand communication styles, workplace behavior, relationships, or decision-making….

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  • Power Archetype as Life Theme

    Power Archetype As a Life Theme

    ByJohn Voris November 14, 2024March 18, 2025

    The Power Archetype is one of the four motivating archetypes in human psychology and mythology, the other three motivating archetypes are Love, Justice, and Wisdom.  While each person embodies all four archetypes, typically one of the four dominates, and profoundly influences their perception, motivations, and aspirations—this dominant archetype is known as their Life Theme.  This…

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  • Wisdom Archetype as a Life Theme

    Wisdom Archetype As a Life Theme

    ByJohn Voris October 29, 2024March 18, 2025

    The Wisdom Archetype is one of the four motivating archetypes in human psychology and mythology, the other three motivating archetypes are Love, Justice, and Power.  While each person embodies all four archetypes, typically one of the four dominates, profoundly influencing their perception, motivations, and aspirations—this dominant archetype is known as their Life Theme.  This article…

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  • Justice Archetype As a Life Theme

    Justice Archetype As a Life Theme

    ByJohn Voris October 14, 2024March 18, 2025

    The Justice Archetype is one of the four motivating archetypes in human psychology and mythology, the other three motivating archetypes are Love, Wisdom, and Power.  While each person embodies all four archetypes, typically one of the four dominates, profoundly influencing their perception, motivations, and aspirations—this dominant archetype is known as their Life Theme.  This article…

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  • Love Archetype as Life Theme

    Love Archetype As a Life Theme

    ByJohn Voris October 1, 2024March 18, 2025

    The Love Archetype is one of the four motivating archetypes in human psychology and mythology, standing alongside Justice, Wisdom, and Power.  While each person contains all four archetypes only one of the four dominates, profoundly influencing their perception, motivations, and aspirations. This dominant archetype is known as the Life Theme.  This article delves into the…

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