Science, Future and controversy
For me, The Truman Show speaks to a fundamental paradox within us: the desire for truth, the fear of it, and the strange comfort we find in illusions. It explores not just deception, but what it means to live a life that feels empty—until something real pierces through.
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When things get bad, you should hope for even worse times according to social science
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If you lack data, keep quiet. Here’s why.
It’s like forming an opinion about a restaurant from one unsavory meal or questioning a medical treatment’s effectiveness due to a smattering of adverse outcomes. This phenomenon, known as “small sample bias” or the “law of small numbers,” can significantly distort our judgments and decision-making processes. It’s a deceptive detour that frequently misleads us.
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The case of minimum wage laws serves as a poignant illustration of the perils of inductive reasoning. Hayek’s predictions, though grounded in economic theory and empirical observations, failed to account for the multifaceted dynamics shaping labor markets. By extrapolating from limited data and theoretical abstractions, Hayek fell victim to the inherent biases and oversights characteristic of inductive reasoning.
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Platonic relationships offer some advantages for people struggling with emotionally connecting to people, especially the other sex. However, most people never heard of platonic relationships or dismiss it rather quickly as “not for them”. That’s wrong and here’s why:
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The Role of AI and Pearson Correlation Coefficient” – Discover how artificial intelligence and cognitive psychology have enabled researchers to explore the relationship between ordinary and attractive faces. Learn how the Pearson correlation coefficient helps evaluate the strength of the linear relationship between different facial features and perceived attractiveness. Dive into the latest facial attractiveness research, including the construction of face databases and the proposal of a comprehensive facial attractiveness evaluation system. Explore the potential and significance of AI-based on cognitive psychology in studying human emotions and understanding facial aesthetic preferences.
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A smart thinker can significantly influence an individual, a team, and an organization. Both society and the business world need more smart thinkers that can challenge the status quo and inspire others to do the same. Research the four types
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Being smart is generally considered a great compliment and the good news is that we have some room for cognitive improvement that can simply be achieved by implementing the right habits into your weekly routine. So here are five habits
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Theories of consciousness that promise humanity eternal life. Esoteric or Future?
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Sexism against women causes sexism against men too, but men’s rights activists refuse to see that Several Studies, including a study from August 2012, by Sonja B. Starr from the University of Chicago, state there is a sentencing disparity in
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