The psychology of far-right support
How fear, group identity and authoritarianism fuel far-right support - and how to counter it.
Some people suck - Do you?
What really makes someone "bad"?
Artificial Intelligence
Sorry, it’s not mutual: consequences of emotional bonds with AI
As AI gets more human-like, it can trick users and build false trust. It can also make superficial connections. Vulnerable groups are at higher risk. Clear boundaries and transparency are important to avoid harm and ensure good interactions.
The "human" in the machine: exploring emotional bonds and trust in anthropomorphic AI
The last few weeks have been pretty wild in the AI space. OpenAI launched its ChatGPT-4o, and the next day, Google demoed Project Astra. Both models seem to be quite similar in many ways – they're "omni" models, able to process text, speech and images to generate
AI Love You: when robots play cupid
"There is a world where your dating concierge could go and date for you with other dating concierge ... and then you don’t have to talk to 600 people" - Whitney Wolfe Herd, Founder of Bumble In a recent interview, Bumble founder and executive chair Whitney Herd caused
Advertising
Crushing everything you love
Today Apple apologized for its most recent ad. The controversial piece showed a series of objects important to the creative community - such as musical instruments and vintage cameras - literally being crushed under a hydraulic press, only to reveal the new iPad Pro as the ultimate survivor, unscathed and
Psychology
How our brains respond to the pain of others?
Empathy is more than just a social nicety. It's a complex neurological process that allows us to connect with others on a deep level. But what happens in our brains when we empathise with someone else's pain? Recent studies in neuroimaging and neurochemistry provide fascinating insights
Psychology
Give and Take: Does True Altruism Exist?
Introduction Why do people help others? Have you ever wondered if acts of kindness are truly selfless, or if there is a hidden motive behind every good deed? It's a question that has puzzled philosophers and psychologists for centuries. In today's post, we'll delve
Technology
The Greater Good
“AI will do 95% of what marketers use agencies, strategists, and creative professionals for today.” “Klarna AI Assistant handles two thirds of its customer service chats, doing the equivalent work of 700 full-time agents.” We are seeing more and more quotes like this. The notion that "AI will enhance