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…3d ago3d ago
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
Want to make better new year’s resolutions? Talk to this personLast time, I talked about identifying what we say no to as part of our New Year’s Resolutions, but now I want to talk to you about how you…Jan 21, 2024Jan 21, 2024
The Psychology of NOKRsWhat are we neglecting when we set New Years resolutions?Jan 15, 2024Jan 15, 2024
Objects with Souls: Unveiling the Ghost in the Machine of Consumer PerceptionCapt. Jean-Luc Picard: It’s a boyhood fantasy. . . . I must have seen this ship hundreds of times in the Smithsonian but I was never able…Oct 24, 2023Oct 24, 2023
The feedback phrase that increases effort by 40%It’s perf time! Hopefully you’re smashing it, but critical feedback is crucial for growth. As we’ve discussed before — we’re not always…Sep 26, 2023Sep 26, 2023
The George Bailey effect — A little trick to make you happierI had this interesting conversation with my cousin about how, during the tail end of Covid, she finally reuniting with her partner after…Sep 5, 2023Sep 5, 2023
