The Surprising Source of Feedback You’ll Actually Listen ToNot only are we more open to criticism from machines than we are from fellow humans, it makes us better at learning from other people tooJul 1Jul 1
Your brain, rewired: How AI is altering cognition and what you can do about itDid you know that Google changed the way we remember things? It’s actually called the Google Effect where we don’t remember things that we…May 20A response icon1May 20A response icon1
The psychological trick hiding in your favorite throwback songAt the risk of dating myself, Back in the Day by Ahmad doesn’t just make me nostalgic for my childhood, it’s literally about nostalgia.May 6May 6
Mirror, mirror: How algorithms reflect (and reshape) who we areYou’ve heard it before: “Hit that like button for the algorithm” or “If I’m showing up on your For You page, then this was meant to be.”…Apr 21Apr 21
Cybernetic teammates? How AI is redefining teamworkI know, I know. I’ve been on an AI kick lately. It started with humanizing tech, then spiraled into AI etiquette, and while I promise I…Mar 27Mar 27
Say ‘Please’ to your AI: How prompt politeness affects performanceRiding off the way we humanize tech, tech seems to also mirror our social expectations — politeness is something we’ve all been taught…Mar 20Mar 20
Why we gender chatbots and trust ‘experts’: the hidden social scripts in techThe most surprising thing about human-AI interaction isn’t the technology — it’s us. We humans are social creatures. We build…Mar 16Mar 16
Pebbling and why memes build relationshipsHow do penguins help us understand how we nurture relationships? The term “pebbling” came from an action observed by researchers studying…Feb 14Feb 14
New year, new you? Hacking your New Year’s resolutions with PsychologyIt’s a new year, a fresh start, it means everyone has made resolutions on their diet, exercise, spending, meditation… did I get most of…Jan 18Jan 18
The science of screens: How your device affects buying choicesWe seamlessly transition between devices — But new research reveals that these formats significantly influence our purchasing decisions.Sep 25, 2024Sep 25, 2024
