As a psychologist who studies culture and cognition, I’m intrigued by the following observation: Robots and AI companions are much more popular in Japan and China than they are in the United States and Canada.
Picture this: A college student is cramming for an exam, a marketer is drafting a pitch, and a writer is brainstorming ideas for their next big project. Each turns to an AI assistant, and within
Breathing polluted air, whether from city smog or wildfire smoke, is known to harm the lungs and heart. Now, new research sheds light on how these airborne toxins negatively impact the brain, potentially contributing to
A team at Harvard studying the social behavior of mice found that the brain treats isolation and loneliness in much the same way it processes hunger or thirst. Within the hypothalamus, the brain’s hub for
Binfet, J. T., Green, F. L. L., & Draper, Z. A. (2022). The importance of client-canine contact in canine-assisted interventions: A randomized controlled trial. Anthrozoos, 35(1), 1–22. https://doi.org/10.1080/08927936.2021.1944558 Binfet, J. T., Green, F. L. L.,
A recent study published in Social Science Computer Review finds that South Korea’s conservative and progressive newspapers frame artificial intelligence issues differently, reflecting their distinct ideological orientations. Conservative outlets tend to emphasize the benefits and
