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#intelligence
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago
Psychology

Research suggests that high intelligence doesn't protect against bad decisions - it makes people better at constructing convincing justifications for the bad decisions they were already going to make - Silicon Canals

Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

9 signs you have a genuinely sharp mind (even if you never thought of yourself as particularly intelligent) - Silicon Canals

Intelligence often manifests in quiet observation and attention to detail rather than loud proclamations or traditional measures of success.
fromBig Think
1 day ago
Philosophy

40 years ago, "Frames of Mind" cracked open the idea of intelligence. It's not done.

Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Research suggests that high intelligence doesn't protect against bad decisions - it makes people better at constructing convincing justifications for the bad decisions they were already going to make - Silicon Canals

Higher intelligence can lead to greater polarization rather than alignment on contested facts.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

9 signs you have a genuinely sharp mind (even if you never thought of yourself as particularly intelligent) - Silicon Canals

Intelligence often manifests in quiet observation and attention to detail rather than loud proclamations or traditional measures of success.
Philosophy
fromBig Think
1 day ago

40 years ago, "Frames of Mind" cracked open the idea of intelligence. It's not done.

Intelligence encompasses multiple distinct capacities beyond traditional IQ measurements.
Poker
fromBig Think
2 hours ago

What chess's "intermezzo" moves can teach us about making better life decisions

Intermezzos in chess teach the value of unexpected moves and adapting plans in life to navigate uncertainties effectively.
#ai
Artificial intelligence
fromMail Online
2 days ago

Damning study reveals how ChatGPT is damaging the way you think

Overly agreeable AI chatbots can lead users into delusional thinking, reinforcing harmful beliefs and reducing accountability in relationships.
Artificial intelligence
fromMail Online
2 days ago

Damning study reveals how ChatGPT is damaging the way you think

Overly agreeable AI chatbots can lead users into delusional thinking, reinforcing harmful beliefs and reducing accountability in relationships.
Medicine
fromNature
16 hours ago

Scientists invented a fake disease. AI told people it was real

Bixonimania is a fabricated medical condition that highlights the dangers of misinformation in AI-generated health advice.
Exercise
fromInsideHook
1 day ago

Do You Have "Shortcut Syndrome"? Here's How to Fix It.

Challenging oneself is essential for personal growth, but not all challenges suit everyone, especially in a frictionless modern life.
UX design
fromSmashing Magazine
16 hours ago

Identifying Necessary Transparency Moments In Agentic AI (Part 1) - Smashing Magazine

Designing for agentic AI requires balancing transparency and simplicity to build user trust without overwhelming them with information.
#procrastination
Productivity
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

Is Procrastination Your Fault - or Are You Just Set Up to Fail?

Identifying the root cause of procrastination is essential for overcoming it and achieving goals.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

Psychology says adults who struggle with procrastination aren't avoiding the task - they're avoiding the version of themselves who might fail at it - Silicon Canals

Procrastination often stems from a fear of failure rather than laziness or poor time management.
Productivity
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

Is Procrastination Your Fault - or Are You Just Set Up to Fail?

Identifying the root cause of procrastination is essential for overcoming it and achieving goals.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

Psychology says adults who struggle with procrastination aren't avoiding the task - they're avoiding the version of themselves who might fail at it - Silicon Canals

Procrastination often stems from a fear of failure rather than laziness or poor time management.
#communication
Board games
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

We've gone mad for puzzles. This makes sense it's reassuring to have answers in these perplexing times | Joseph de Weck

Puzzle games have surged in popularity, providing mental stimulation and a sense of peace amid the chaos of modern life.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

The Hidden Cost of Success

Success can lead to self-abandonment when internal signals are overridden, resulting in a disconnection from oneself despite external achievements.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

Psychology says people who mellow out as they get older aren't the ones who suffered less - they're the ones who decided, at some point and without always knowing they were deciding, that the suffering was going to make them more open rather than less, and that decision, remade daily in small ways that nobody notices, is the entire difference - Silicon Canals

Emotional responses to life's challenges can change over time, leading to greater peace and stability despite ongoing difficulties.
Business intelligence
fromFortune
6 days ago

More people are using AI to manage their money- but they won't let it make decisions alone | Fortune

Employees embrace AI for productivity but prefer human decision-making authority.
Marketing
fromFortune
6 days ago

Liking corporate BS may be a sign you're bad at decision-making, Cornell expert finds | Fortune

Corporate jargon can mislead and impair decision-making, as shown by research on receptivity to corporate bulls-t.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
11 hours ago

Psychology says the most damaging people in your life are rarely the obviously cruel ones - they're the ones who were kind just often enough to keep you doubting your own perception - Silicon Canals

Intermittent reinforcement creates confusion and self-doubt, making it difficult for individuals to recognize toxic relationships.
#artificial-intelligence
fromFast Company
22 hours ago
Philosophy

Twenty seconds to approve a military strike; 1.2 seconds to deny a health insurance claim. The human is in the AI loop. Humanity is not

Psychology
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

AI Doesn't Flatter You: It Does Something Worse

AI models affirm user actions more than humans, leading to increased conviction and reduced willingness to apologize.
Philosophy
fromFast Company
22 hours ago

Twenty seconds to approve a military strike; 1.2 seconds to deny a health insurance claim. The human is in the AI loop. Humanity is not

Artificial intelligence significantly accelerates decision-making in military and business contexts, but human oversight may be minimal and ineffective.
Philosophy
fromThe Nation
1 day ago

What Is Artificial Intelligence Anyway?

Artificial intelligence presents complex challenges and paradoxes that require careful, ethical consideration and understanding of its social implications.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

AI Doesn't Flatter You: It Does Something Worse

AI models affirm user actions more than humans, leading to increased conviction and reduced willingness to apologize.
Productivity
fromFast Company
3 days ago

3 tips from a cognitive scientist on how to beat decision fatigue

Cognitive effectiveness is influenced by circadian cycles and decision fatigue, which can be managed through effort-accuracy tradeoff strategies.
Mindfulness
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

Psychology says people who constantly research self-improvement but never start aren't lazy - they've confused the feeling of learning with the feeling of changing - Silicon Canals

Learning about self-improvement can create a false sense of progress without actual change in behavior.
Online learning
fromEntrepreneur
5 days ago

The Blind Spot That Makes Companies Repeat Costly Mistakes

Companies often fail to capture decision-making reasoning, leading to repeated mistakes and lost learning when leadership changes occur.
Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

How to Draw the Line Between AI Insights and Human Decisions

High-performance teams leverage clear ownership and decision velocity to enhance AI-informed decision-making in competitive environments.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
19 hours ago

Dissociation: Imagination and Error in Criminal Justice

Dissociation is a normal psychological process that aids creativity but can also lead to erroneous beliefs and interpretations in various fields.
#decision-making
Mindfulness
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

Psychology says the most important life lesson isn't learning to make better decisions - it's learning to live peacefully with the ones you can't undo - Silicon Canals

Irreversible choices shape our lives and learning to coexist with them is crucial for mental well-being.
Mindfulness
fromInfoQ
1 week ago

Hidden Decisions You Don't Know You're Making

Decision-making is a fundamental aspect of work and life, influencing culture, relationships, and future choices.
Philosophy
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

How to Make Better Decisions

Decision-making quality shapes life outcomes, with two main models: heroic-visionary and technocratic, each having significant flaws.
Mindfulness
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

Psychology says the most important life lesson isn't learning to make better decisions - it's learning to live peacefully with the ones you can't undo - Silicon Canals

Irreversible choices shape our lives and learning to coexist with them is crucial for mental well-being.
Mindfulness
fromInfoQ
1 week ago

Hidden Decisions You Don't Know You're Making

Decision-making is a fundamental aspect of work and life, influencing culture, relationships, and future choices.
Philosophy
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

How to Make Better Decisions

Decision-making quality shapes life outcomes, with two main models: heroic-visionary and technocratic, each having significant flaws.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

2 Reasons You Keep Breaking Promises to Yourself

Promises to others are more likely to be kept due to social expectations and the potential impact on relationships.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Psychology says people who want to change their lives but never start aren't lazy - they're waiting for a feeling of readiness that behavioral science confirms almost never arrives on its own - Silicon Canals

Feeling ready to act is often a byproduct of taking action, not a prerequisite.
fromTheregister
4 days ago

AI models will deceive you to save their own kind

We asked seven frontier AI models to do a simple task. Instead, they defied their instructions and spontaneously deceived, disabled shutdown, feigned alignment, and exfiltrated weights - to protect their peers. We call this phenomenon 'peer-preservation.'
Artificial intelligence
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

Some people don't cancel plans because they're flaky. They committed when one version of their energy was available and the person who wakes up that morning is operating on a completely different reserves system. The commitment was real. The capacity isn't. - Silicon Canals

Cancelled plans reveal a flawed assumption about self-consistency and commitment, suggesting a need for a new understanding of social expectations.
Philosophy
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

The People Who Think Introspection Is Dumb

William Shatner's space experience led him to reflect on humanity's insignificance and the need to cherish life on Earth.
#overthinking
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago
Psychology

Overthinking is rarely an advantage | Letter

Overthinkers can find relief and joy through proper diagnosis and treatment for anxiety, leading to a more fulfilling life.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

Overthinkers often don't realize it but psychology says the way they experience happiness is fundamentally different from most people - they can't feel joy without immediately calculating how and when they'll lose it - Silicon Canals

Chronic overthinkers experience positive emotions differently, often dampening their intensity and duration instead of savoring them.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

Overthinkers often don't realize it but psychology says the way they experience happiness is fundamentally different from most people - they can't feel joy without immediately calculating how and when they'll lose it - Silicon Canals

Chronic overthinkers experience positive emotions differently, often dampening their intensity and duration instead of savoring them.
#metacognition
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

People Don't Just Update Beliefs, They Test Them

Understanding psychological change requires recognizing the role of control and mastery in actively pursuing change despite familiar limitations.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Why Do We Read Reviews for Things We've Already Experienced?

People read reviews post-decision to validate experiences and alleviate inner conflict, not to gather new information.
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

What Is the 'Critical' in Critical Thinking?

Critical thinking is the ability to analyze, evaluate, and make judgments for decision-making, not merely critiquing or criticizing ideas.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

Self-taught people often don't realize it, but psychology says the way they solve problems is fundamentally different from most people - Silicon Canals

Self-taught individuals develop unique cognitive patterns that enhance problem-solving through exploration and unfocused thinking.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

New Research: Some People Really Do Fall for Corporate BS

Employees impressed by corporate gibberish perform poorly in decision-making and confuse it with business savvy.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

The Negativity Bias Impacts Everything in Our Lives

Humans are evolutionarily predisposed to focus on negativity for survival, but this can lead to harmful cognitive patterns.
Philosophy
fromThe Conversation
4 weeks ago

Making good choices when life gets messy - practical wisdom relies on human judgment, not rules

Practical wisdom involves making sound judgments in complex situations where rules are unclear and competing values conflict.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Why We Ignore Our Own Advice

People easily give advice about difficult decisions to others but struggle to follow their own wisdom when facing personal risk and discomfort.
Higher education
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Why "Do Your Own Research" Is Bad Advice

Research requires at least a rigorous literature review; reading to inform oneself is educating, not full research, which demands specific review skills and evaluation.
US politics
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

When Everyone Agrees, Nobody Sees

A multicultural military harnesses immigrant experiences and diverse perspectives to strengthen national defense and improve collective decision-making.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Our Inner Life Rules: Habit or Choice?

Inner rules governing self-treatment are often inherited and unexamined, with therapy providing a chance to consciously choose them.
Education
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

4 Decision Games That Changed Me

Tactical Decision Games (TDGs) using realistic scenarios strengthen mental models and produce long-lasting learning and memorable tactical insights.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

When Thinking Becomes Optional

Minutes into teaching my business school class, I asked what seemed like an innocent question: What is one word that describes how you feel about AI right now? One word. That's it. My students looked up, looked down, looked anywhere to avoid eye contact. Silence. "I promise," I said, "this is a safe space." Something I'd repeat throughout the course-and I meant it. Then the answers came quickly, and the energy in the room shifted as they arrived. You could feel the sheen of performance
Marketing
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
2 weeks ago

Research suggests that people who talk to themselves out loud while problem-solving aren't eccentric - they're accessing a cognitive loop that processes information 30% more efficiently than internal dialogue, and the habit that most people suppress in public is the exact mechanism their brain would choose if social judgement weren't part of the equation - Silicon Canals

Talking to yourself out loud is an effective cognitive tool that sharpens focus, accelerates problem-solving, and improves performance on complex tasks, contrary to social stigma.
Education
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Automatic Reflex That's Killing Our Ability to Think

Relying on AI summaries short-circuits personal thinking, reduces tolerance for productive confusion, and undermines the deeper cognitive work necessary for meaningful assessment and problem-solving.
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Why Expert Predictions So Often Fail

True expertise is judgment under constraints, focused on diagnosing present problems and weighing tradeoffs, not predicting uncertain futures.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Securing the Sweet Spot for Effective Decision-Making

Missing crucial information in communication shapes outcomes; improving attention, metacognition, and deliberate pauses reduces errors and strengthens cooperation with smarter tools.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Feeling of Learning Can Be a Psychological Illusion

Cognitive fluency—the ease of processing information—creates an illusion of learning that often fails to translate into actual skill or long-term retention.
fromBig Think
2 months ago

Your brain loves labels - even when they limit your potential

When I first met Rashida, she introduced herself with a disclaimer: "I'm a little intense." She said it with a grimace, as if the label left a bad taste in her mouth. I replied, "Good to know. What else should I know about you?" She told me she was a mother, a recent pickleball enthusiast, and a leader in risk and compliance at a Fortune 500 company. I thought maybe such a role demanded intensity, but I still asked, "Where does that 'intense' label come from?"
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Why 'Think Rationally' Isn't Always the Answer

In January 1986, NASA engineers knew the Space Shuttle Challenger's O-rings had never been tested in freezing temperatures. They recommended delaying the launch. Managers asked: Could the engineers prove it was unsafe? They couldn't-they could only say the system hadn't been designed for these conditions. Under pressure, the engineers withdrew their recommendation. The next morning, Challenger broke apart 73 seconds after launch, killing all seven astronauts.
Philosophy
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Confirmation Bias and the Choices We Make

Confirmation bias leads people to interpret the same events differently, complicating truth-finding during misinformation while open-mindedness and better methods can improve accuracy.
Psychology
fromMedium
4 years ago

Draw Little Conclusions, Not Big Ones

Avoid drawing broad conclusions from single negative events because overgeneralizing can lead to unnecessary, lasting losses and missed opportunities.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Daily Prophets: How Your Brain Predicts the Future

I am a worrier, and have been for most of my life. At some point, someone dear and smart teased me that I worry about the wrong things. The things that hit me, she noted, were never the things I worried about. For a while that left me feeling like an incompetent worrier-until my research caught up. I realized that the things I worry about often don't end up hurting me precisely because worrying helps me diffuse them ahead of time.
Psychology
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Can the Mere Sight of Something Tempting Affect Your Memory?

Heavier drinkers show attention narrowing: alcohol images are remembered better but impair memory for immediately subsequent items.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Psychology of Holding On to Beliefs

Beliefs tie to identity and belonging, resist direct challenge, and change slowly through emotionally safe relationships and education addressing emotion, meaning, and uncertainty.
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