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People are battling ‘ghost fat’ after losing weight on GLP-1s
Sometimes, seeing isn't believing.…
Ask HN: Why is the HN crowd so anti-AI?
Genuine question. Over the past six months, there hasn’t been a single day where I’ve checked the HN Best RSS feed without seeing a post about how AI “writes bad code,” “introduces…
‘Will I still matter?’ The ‘Optimism Doctor’ says people can tolerate uncertainty—the AI angst is about something else
"I am not the most optimistic person," Dr. Deepika Chopra told Fortune. But that's different from understanding how optimism works.…
Evolutionary Psychology Explains Why Dating Apps Failed [video]
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.…
AI and the Psychology of Cognitive Surrender
What feels like thinking may already be its replacement.…
Diagnostic dilemma: Doctors couldn't explain why a boy was bleeding from his eyes, ears and nose
A case of a boy who bled from his eyes eventually led doctors to a diagnosis that has been reported fewer than 50 times in the medical literature.…
A formal definition and meta-model for a machine theory of mind
This paper proposes, for the first time, a rigorous formal definition of the concept of Machine Theory of Mind, based on principles supported by evidence from cognitive psychology,…
Sources: Google DeepMind, Anthropic, and Meta have recently hired experts in psychology, ethics, and philosophy as they expand machine consciousness research (Cristina Criddle/Financial Times)
Cristina Criddle / Financial Times : Sources: Google DeepMind, Anthropic, and Meta have recently hired experts in psychology, ethics, and philosophy as they expand machine consciou…
Scientist reveals 3 psychological factors that make believers more likely to see ghosts
Scientists say a holy trinity of conditions makes ghost sightings more probable.…
Misophonia, Misokinesia – When sound and movement are unbearable
Comprehensive findings on misophonia: what it is, how it develops, what triggers it, and what helps. Based on qualitative cross-case analysis of lived experiences.…
They Named Him Before He Was a Person
Homelander's story — every turning point, in order — and what it reveals about what happens when absolute power is given to someone who was never allowed to become a person.…
Are some people wired to see ghosts? A psychologist explains what makes paranormal experiences more likely
Is my brain wired to never see a ghost? A psychologist on three factors that make a paranormal experience more likely…
‘Don’t be yourself’ in the workplace, actually, Columbia professor says. Here’s why authenticity is ‘overrated’
In the ongoing debate around balancing one’s personal and professional lives, Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic says “being yourself” isn’t a good enough leadership strategy.…
Raheem Sterling has suffered ‘immeasurable’ psychological strain, close source says
Revelations come after former Chelsea winger was arrested under suspicion of driving ‘whilst unfit through drugs’…
How Arteta's psychology rebuild took Arsenal to a Champions League final
As Mikel Arteta's Arsenal prepare to make it happen in the UEFA Champions League final, we go inside the winning culture and psychology behind their success this season.…
I thought understanding investor psychology would stop me from panic selling. It didn't.
Don’t shoot for the moon: aiming for ‘above average’ is key to success, maths suggests
Model created by researchers shows better outcomes are often more likely when people are not too ambitious…
New Study Reveals the Manipulative ‘Dark Patterns’ of AI Chatbots
A new study by the Center for Democracy & Technology shows how chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini, Replika and more can lead users down paths they didn't intend.…
Lusory attitude
The Case Against the AI Thought Partner
And Why You're Doing the Work the Labs Aren't…
Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Murder Mindfully’ Season 2 On Netflix, Where A Stressed-Out Lawyer Kills People To Keep Him In Balance
This season, Björn uses his inner child as a guide to kill people.…
Siblings catch their partners sleeping together, a corrections employee love story & unhinged non-negotiables
Reddit users also share unhinged dating non-negotiables from nut allergies to "Shrek 2" opinions, plus a corrections officer accused of inmate romance.…
Inside ‘deeply uncomfortable’ West Wilson’s ‘physiological stress’ over Amanda Batula drama during ‘Summer House’ reunion
“West did not present as dominant, controlling, or strategically manipulative during the exchange,” a body language expert told Page Six.…
Gamification and Streaks Improve AI Developer Productivity
How streaks, badges, and leaderboards leverage behavioral psychology to make AI coding tool usage stick — the science behind the habit.…
Why some children have iPad-induced rage
For some children, turning off a screen leads to a different breed of tantrum — one so intense it’s wrecking their parents’ lives.…
`A sense of trusting one's self': how to start building confidence
A lack of confidence can prevent us from trying new things or going after what we want – but it’s never too late to change our beliefs…
What to do when you get unexpected ancestry DNA test results
Direct-to-consumer genetic testing kits are often given as gifts or purchased "as a bit of fun", which means people often aren't prepared to discover unexpected parents, siblings a…
Salem witch trials help explain why Faithfuls fail to spot real Traitors, says David Olusoga
Historical events like Spanish Inquisition show the ‘velocity’ at which rumours move to conviction, says Celebrity Traitors contestant…
Eight Truths About Long-Term Desire, According to Esther Perel’s ‘Mating in Captivity’
From how to maintain desire in a long-term relationship to whether heightened intimacy always make for good sex, the renowned psychotherapist’s seminal work still feels fresh 20 ye…
Cognitive Security as an AI Safety Cause Area
As AI systems become more capable, the cognitive security of humans will be increasingly at risk. By cognitive security, I mean the ability of humans……
Working hard but financially stuck? Here’s why you’re getting nowhere
These are some of the common patterns I see that hold people back from creating their next level of financial growth.…
Machine Psychometrics: A Mathematical Psychology of Artificial Intelligence
Artificial agents now generate behavior rich enough to invite trust, surprise, and concern, yet our evaluation tools still privilege capability scores over psychological structure.…
Active Listening Is Just One of The Signs of a Magnetic Personality — Here's What Draws People In
Learn more about the signs of a magnetic personality and how to tell if you have any of these traits.…
COMIC: To raise a confident little talker, learn to speak 'parentese'
So you've got a baby in your life. How do you talk to them, exactly? In this comic, experts explain why conversing with your baby is important — and share ways to help them develop…
Freediving, Embodiment and Humanity – Joanna Rutkowska
In this post I'd like to utilize my experience with freediving as an excuse to talk about a bunch of seemingly contrasting qualities and emotions, which together — I feel — illustr…
You can do everything right and things can still go wrong. “Moral luck” is a way to live with that.
This radical philosophical idea can free you from a lifetime of unnecessary guilt.…
Less Choice, More Happiness
We live in a time and place where freedom can seem limitless and the endless options on offer are hurting our ability to lead happy, productive, and fulfilling lives. This idea, wh…
Neuropsychology: What Brain Damage Reveals About the Mind
Introduction Neuropsychology teaches us that the brain is modular—different regions...…
Scam calls hunt the lonely, not the gullible
On a scam call, a blacked-out screen, and the spell that only holds in an empty room.…
Mary Trump Shuts Down Donald Trump’s Excuse for Missing Son’s Wedding: ‘He’s Incapable of Loving’ | Video
Donald Trump is missing his son Don Jr.'s wedding to Bettina Anderson because "he's incapable of loving," Mary Trump says.…
Why reviewing AI-generated code is devilishly hard
Personality Series: Agreeableness and Extraversion
Two traits in the Big Five Personality Theory reflect the social aspect of personality. This article explains some of their aspects.…
A Longitudinal Comparison of the Effects of Election Outcomes on System Legitimacy in the United Kingdom and United States - Valdes - European Journal of Social Psychology - Wiley Online Library
Notes from a Hammock
I am writing this from a hammock. Not metaphorically. I've been spending more and more of my time...…
The Bicameral Mind, the Voice of God, & the Terrifying Origin of Consciousness
What if everything you thought you knew about your own mind was wrong?…
AI Can Provide Constructive Feedback on Your Written Work. You Just Need to Understand a Little Bit of Psychology. Same Exact Thing Applies to Human Feedback
How Wearables Are Changing Human Decision-Making (Without Us Realizing It)
Wearable technology was originally sold as a simple idea: better data leads to better decisions....…
Top economist Tyler Cowen on the biggest problem of the AI age: not mass unemployment but adjusting to a new reality
"I think for the vast majority of Americans, it will actually feel more normal, maybe happier," Cowen said. But lawyers and bankers are in for a shock.…
The Inheritance of Survival
On intergenerational trauma, nervous systems, and the painful work of breaking the cycle…
Customers Aren't Rational and Neither Are You
The cognitive sequence behind every SaaS purchase, and why most landing pages interrupt it at the worst possible moment…
Bad at fibbing? Try out the classic ‘competing agenda white lie’
The key to a successful white lie is remembering why we tell them in the first place.…
The Paradox of Skill
hardik vala: technical founder (yc s23, ex-google, ex-apple)…
11 Signs You're the Problem in Your Friendships
You might be the one making the group chat go silent.…
A Girl Who Couldn't Draw Home
I was scrolling through my feed when a photograph stopped me cold.A young girl, maybe seven or eight, standing in front of a blackboard. Warsaw, 1948. The photographer was David "C…
Reading Log #1 — Berserk: When a Dream Turns a Community Into an Offering
Reading the Golden Age arc of Berserk through psychological OS / organizational OS. Griffith as a meaning-generating apparatus, salvation and domination as the same gesture, and th…
Conscious introspection leads to more self-deception?
It seems, then, that we need another signal that can add precision to our introspection. And that signal is as follows: we are more likely to be lying to ourselves when we are enga…
Confession Isn’t Therapy
Frequent confession was once normal—monthly, biweekly, or even weekly. But it became rarer among Catholics formed from the 1970s through the 1990s. Today, many Catholics go to conf…
What People Are Getting Wrong This Week: What Are 'Grabavoi Numbers'?
Viral TikTok trends claim that Grabovoi numbers are secret, CIA-vetted quantum cheat codes that can heal your body and manifest wealth. The real story involves Cold War paranoia, a…
Scared your child is a narcissist? Expert reveals 3 ways to keep an entitled ego in check — before it’s too late
Are you unwittingly creating a monster?…
How Just a Few Taps on a Bunch of Buttons Can Curate Meaning
My new job consists of pressing buttons in the right order. Before me sits a panel with eighty-two buttons, whose arrangement I know so well I don’t even look down anymore—like a p…