Biography

Early Years

Handré Laubscher was raised in South Africa, where early exposure to social contrast, institutional structures, and community dynamics shaped his long-standing interest in authority, responsibility, and human behavior. From a young age, he showed a strong inclination toward observation and systems-thinking, often gravitating toward questions about why people act as they do and how power operates in everyday settings.

His early writing and creative work reflected a tendency to analyze personal experience through broader social and psychological lenses. This foundation later informed his focus on micro-authority, internal governance, and the psychological effects of modern social systems.

Education

At the age of 14, Handré completed diplomas in Child Psychology, Psychology, and Mental Health—an unusually early entry into formal psychological study. His education focused on developmental psychology, mental health conditions, behavioral patterns, and the psychological factors influencing individuals and groups.

Alongside these diplomas, he pursued independent study and applied learning, integrating theoretical knowledge with real-world observation and research. His educational development has remained closely tied to his broader research interests, particularly in the areas of abnormal psychology, authority structures, and social behavior.

His academic path continues to evolve through ongoing research, publishing, and educational work under the Laubscher Institute for Research.

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Publications and Media

Handré Laubscher has been featured across a range of South African media platforms, including print, digital, radio, and broadcast outlets. His perspectives on psychology, mental health, authority, and social behaviour have been highlighted by Maroela Media and Netwerk24.

He has also appeared on radio stations such as GrootFM 90.5 and Rosestad FM, and has been featured in television and digital broadcast contexts. These appearances focus on public-facing discussion rather than editorial contribution, aiming to make psychological and social issues accessible to wider audiences.

Academic Publication

At the age of 16, Handré Laubscher published The Law of Control: A Theory of Psychological Exchange and Power in the peer-reviewed Journal of Organizational Psychology.

The paper examines control as a form of psychological exchange, analysing how authority, compliance, and power are maintained within organizational and social structures. The publication marked an early formal contribution to debates on power dynamics and micro-authority.

Books and Long-Form Work

Handré is the author of several original long-form works exploring psychology, authority, and social behaviour. His writing blends theory with reflective analysis and is aimed at both academic-adjacent and public audiences. His books include:

Psychecracy – A conceptual model framing the human mind as a system of internal governance.
Fameocracy – An analytical exploration of fame, visibility, and measurable social power.
Happiness Is Overrated – A reflective work questioning modern narratives around happiness, fulfillment, and meaning.

These works form the theoretical backbone of his broader research and public commentary.

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