Psychology

Psychology

The wisdom of crowds: when collective ignorance beats individual expertise

Jim Cliff -
While the wisdom of crowds can help guess jelly beans or the weight of an ox, the real wisdom is knowing when – and when not – to rely on it
Psychology

Why behavioural science facts falter where false information flourishes

Chantal den Daas, Marie Johnston -
Misinformation spreads, in part, because its messages are short and easy to grasp - meanwhile, reality is complex, nuanced, and hard to make succinct
Psychology

Practising positive self-talk might sound like woo, but it may also work

Alice Howarth -
Self-talk significantly impacts our mental health – we can benefit from being more constructive in how we think about ourselves
Media

Social media’s mental health advice is no substitute for therapy

Celine Ong -
Social media is overflowing with mental health discourse and therapy language, but none of it is a substitute speaking to a qualified professional
Psychology

Do nice guys finish last? Understanding altruism, evolution, and human nature

Daniel Aaron Levy -
Manosphere influencers push the idea that men need to be dominant and 'alpha' to get ahead - in reality, altruism and cooperation are key to our social status
Psychology

The virus metaphor for misinformation is flawed, and can distract us from solutions

Ariana Modirrousta-Galian, Phil Higham, Tina Seabrooke -
The 'misinformation virus' metaphor may be useful in modelling, but doesn't help us understand susceptibility, or the motivations of spreaders
Psychology

Reputation: why do we care so much about what other people think of us?

Daniel Aaron Levy -
Human beings evolved to value being respected within our group – those seen as trustworthy were more likely to be able to stick around, and to breed
Psychology

Are pre-performance rituals simply superstition, or something more?

Kotryna Nevedomskaitė -
Performers engage in all manner of rituals, like lucky clothing, physical routines, and even prayer. But how much benefit do they have?
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