Who’s behind this blog?
I’m Octavio, a psychologist and technology instructor based in Spain. I hold a degree in Psychology from the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) and a Higher Vocational Degree in Web Application Development. With over 15 years of experience in the tech industry, I currently train engineers on Secondary Surveillance Radar (MSSR-S) systems at Indra Sistemas and teach cybersecurity courses for the IFCT0109 certification.
My background bridges two worlds that rarely talk to each other: the technical precision of radar systems and network security, and the messy, unpredictable nature of human behavior online. This dual perspective shapes everything I write here.
Why cyberpsychology?
After years of teaching how technology works, I became increasingly curious about how technology changes us. Why do smart people fall for obvious misinformation? What makes loot boxes so addictive? How do algorithms quietly reshape our worldview without us noticing?
These questions don’t have simple answers, and that’s precisely what makes them worth exploring.
A bit more about me
When I’m not writing or teaching, you’ll probably find me playing video games—a lifelong passion that sparked my interest in gaming psychology long before I knew that was even a field. I grew up in the 8-bit era, witnessed the birth of the internet, and have watched technology transform from a niche hobby into the fabric of daily life. That journey, from curious kid to professional instructor, gives me a unique window into how our relationship with screens has evolved over decades.
I believe technology is neither savior nor villain—it’s a mirror that reflects and amplifies who we already are. Understanding that reflection is what this blog is all about.
What you’ll find here
NetPsychology examines the psychological mechanisms behind our digital lives. I write about cognitive biases that shape online behavior, the psychology of gaming and gamification, how social media affects our mental health, and the mechanisms behind misinformation and conspiracy thinking.
I aim for accessible depth: rigorous enough to be useful, clear enough to be readable. No jargon without explanation, no oversimplification without nuance.
Get in touch
Have a question, suggestion, or topic you’d like me to cover? Feel free to reach out at octavio[at]kerchak.com.