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Psychology TodayThree of the Biggest Risks of Artificial Intelligence

Without a doubt, artificial intelligence is promising. That said, its progress also contains a series of truly transcendent dangers that…

Psychology TodayGeorge Whitesides: The Scientist Who Advocates Simplicity

George Whitesides is one of the most important scientists in the world today. He's certainly considered to be one of…

Psychology TodayThe Mental Health of Young People Is Deteriorating. Why?

Today, increasingly more young people are being plagued by mental health problems. Indeed, depression, anxiety, behavioral problems, and addictions...

Psychology TodayEnkaz, the Cat Rescued in the Turkey Earthquake

Often, among great earth-shattering fatalities, small stories appear that exude touches of hope and even a sense of relief. It's…

Psychology TodayWhy Are Songs About Breakups So Successful?

One of the most iconic songs about the end of a relationship is "I Will Always Love You". It was…

Psychology TodayIdentity Theft on Socia Media

Anna has an Instagram account with many followers. Thanks to this social media platform, she can maintain her stationery business. However, one day...

Psychology TodayJacinda Ardern: Harassment of a Prime Minister

Great political leaders accept that being criticized is simply part of the job. However, in recent years, the volume of…

Psychology TodayInhaling Lighter Gas: A Dangerous Trend Among the Young

Inhaling lighter gas is a practice that's gaining popularity among young people. By inhaling this fuel, a series of changes…

Psychology TodayChatGPT: The Ultimate Artificial Intelligence?

Every year, there are new advances in science and technology. Artificial intelligence (AI) is the greatest advance to date. It's…

Psychology TodayThe Delusion of Hyper-Valuation: The Need for Everything to Have a Score

Are you one of those people who, when you have a cappuccino or a tea in a cafe, immediately write…

Psychology TodayThe Use of Credit Cards and Their Effect on Your Mental Health

Credit cards make it possible for you to buy things with money that you don't have. That's the danger of…

Psychology TodayWhat Type of Digital Hoarder Are You?

The digitization of life has changed our habits. Cell phones, tablets, and computers are now our daily appendages and we…

Psychology TodayHardly Anyone Reads What You Share on Social Media, Research Claims

They say we live in the age of clickbait and sensational news that we consume almost compulsively. However, this isn't…

Psychology TodayThe Real Danger of Internet Trolls

Internet trolls might be more dangerous than you think. In fact, some of them have even become stalkers in real…

Psychology TodayWhy Generation Z is the Soberest in History

Today, it's not uncommon to find young people boasting about their reduced alcohol consumption either on social media or in…

Psychology TodayThe Death of Molly Russell: Social Media on Trial

Molly Russell was 14 years old when she chose to end her life in 2017. Since then, her family has…

Psychology TodaySelf-Demand and Social Media: A Dangerous Trap

If there's one scenario that invites continual social comparison, it's social media. At the same time, it's a most stimulating…

Psychology TodaySupernormal Stimuli: Why We Love Junk Food

Supranormal or supernormal stimuli are an interesting psychobiological phenomenon. They explain why there are specific circumstances in which our m...

Psychology TodayMastodon: The Alternative to Twitter?

There can be no denying that we're going through some strange and uncertain times. As the French Post-Impressionist painter, Paul…

Psychology TodayThe Impact of Social Media on Eating Disorders

In the age of Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and other social media platforms, the volume of information that reaches us on…

Psychology TodayCoolhunting: Social Media is Watching You

Coolhunting is an advertising and marketing practice. In effect, it 'hunts for trends' and then applies them to new products…