Cognitive dissonance might be psychology’s most ubiquitous concept—the idea that when our beliefs clash with reality, we’ll twist our thinking to resolve the discomfort. Leon Festinger developed the theory in the 1950s, partly by infiltrating a doomsday cult called the Seekers. But[...]
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Psychology experts call for AI age controls and chatbot tailoring
As artificial intelligence tools weave deeper into mental health care, psychologists are warning against mistaking technology for human connection. Testifying before Congress, experts urged lawmakers to set stronger guardrails—particularly for children—citing risks from unregulated chatbots that can mislead or even endanger vulnerable[...]
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Scientists Found The Driving Force Behind Your Darkest Impulses
Some people cut corners. Others manipulate. A few take pleasure in cruelty. Psychologists have long studied these dark personality traits individually, but researchers now argue they share a common root. They call it the D factor—a unifying thread behind narcissism, psychopathy, Machiavellianism,[...]
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Moving from climate doomerism to optimism through humor
The latest comedic short, “Face Plant: Sexy Soil Talk,” featuring Nick Offerman, highlights a serious issue: climate change. Produced by the NRDC, the video uses humor to promote cover cropping and regenerative agriculture. As climate-related content expands in entertainment, creators like Katy[...]