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As We Train AI, Researchers Find It May Be Training Us

Humans change their behavior when training AI, leading to potential biases and new habits that influence future interactions.

People facing life-or-death choice put too much trust in AI, study finds

Many participants in the study exhibited excessive trust in AI when making critical decisions.

No, Sam Altman, AI Won't Solve All of Humanity's Problems

Sam Altman believes AI will transform humanity into an era of abundance, solving numerous global issues and enhancing quality of life for all.

AI: Intelligence or Imitation of Intelligence? | HackerNoon

The Turing Test primarily measures a machine's ability to mimic human responses, not its actual intelligence.

Surprising Study Finds Infants Outperform AI in 'Commonsense Psychology'

According to a new research study, infants outperform artificial intelligence in detecting what motivates other people's actions.Credit: SciTechDaily Infants outperform artificial intelligence in detecting what motivates other people's actions, finds a new study by a team of psychology and data science researchers.

Companies are latching onto the hot new AI trend. The feds are warning they're watching for false claims.

The FTC warned companies to avoid overselling their AI products in a blog post on Monday.It called AI a "hot marketing" term that some companies won't be able to stop themselves from "abusing."Since ChatGPT made headlines in November, several companies have announced their own AI efforts.

As We Train AI, Researchers Find It May Be Training Us

Humans change their behavior when training AI, leading to potential biases and new habits that influence future interactions.

People facing life-or-death choice put too much trust in AI, study finds

Many participants in the study exhibited excessive trust in AI when making critical decisions.

No, Sam Altman, AI Won't Solve All of Humanity's Problems

Sam Altman believes AI will transform humanity into an era of abundance, solving numerous global issues and enhancing quality of life for all.

AI: Intelligence or Imitation of Intelligence? | HackerNoon

The Turing Test primarily measures a machine's ability to mimic human responses, not its actual intelligence.

Surprising Study Finds Infants Outperform AI in 'Commonsense Psychology'

According to a new research study, infants outperform artificial intelligence in detecting what motivates other people's actions.Credit: SciTechDaily Infants outperform artificial intelligence in detecting what motivates other people's actions, finds a new study by a team of psychology and data science researchers.

Companies are latching onto the hot new AI trend. The feds are warning they're watching for false claims.

The FTC warned companies to avoid overselling their AI products in a blog post on Monday.It called AI a "hot marketing" term that some companies won't be able to stop themselves from "abusing."Since ChatGPT made headlines in November, several companies have announced their own AI efforts.
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#psychology

Why people deny climate change after existential threats like hurricanes

Many people deny climate change, despite its impacts, due to psychological mechanisms related to fear management.
Denial of climate threats is often a defense mechanism against the fear of mortality.

Using the power of behavioral science to elevate User Experience (UX) design.

UX design success relies on engaging experiences aligned with user expectations
Knowledge of human behavior and psychology enhances design outcomes and user awareness

Stanford psychologist behind the controversial 'Stanford Prison Experiment' dies at 91

Philip Zimbardo, psychologist known for the Stanford Prison Experiment, died at 91; his work profoundly impacted psychology and ethical research discussions.

Ease Off the "Mind Reading"

Assuming you can read someone's mind can lead to misunderstandings; effective communication is crucial.
Empathic accuracy enhances relationships and is a key aspect of human connection.

The Surprising Science of Cynicism (Plus: The Policy Paradox of the 2024 Election)

Cynicism often undermines social cooperation by promoting a negative view of human nature.

Freud Is Having a Moment

Trump's appeal is rooted in primal human urges rather than rational policy debates.

Why people deny climate change after existential threats like hurricanes

Many people deny climate change, despite its impacts, due to psychological mechanisms related to fear management.
Denial of climate threats is often a defense mechanism against the fear of mortality.

Using the power of behavioral science to elevate User Experience (UX) design.

UX design success relies on engaging experiences aligned with user expectations
Knowledge of human behavior and psychology enhances design outcomes and user awareness

Stanford psychologist behind the controversial 'Stanford Prison Experiment' dies at 91

Philip Zimbardo, psychologist known for the Stanford Prison Experiment, died at 91; his work profoundly impacted psychology and ethical research discussions.

Ease Off the "Mind Reading"

Assuming you can read someone's mind can lead to misunderstandings; effective communication is crucial.
Empathic accuracy enhances relationships and is a key aspect of human connection.

The Surprising Science of Cynicism (Plus: The Policy Paradox of the 2024 Election)

Cynicism often undermines social cooperation by promoting a negative view of human nature.

Freud Is Having a Moment

Trump's appeal is rooted in primal human urges rather than rational policy debates.
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Introducing 'Being Human'

The Atlantic has launched 'Being Human', a new health section focused on comprehensive coverage of health-related topics.
#neuroscience

The Philosophy and Neurochemistry of Hierarchical Power: A Transdisciplinary Analysis

Power can be both constructive and corruptive; its impact depends on how individuals wield it within societal structures.

Is it really a sin if it's hardwired in? The neurological basis for 'bad' behaviour

Human behaviors often labeled as 'sins' may stem from genetic and neurological factors rather than moral choices.

The Philosophy and Neurochemistry of Hierarchical Power: A Transdisciplinary Analysis

Power can be both constructive and corruptive; its impact depends on how individuals wield it within societal structures.

Is it really a sin if it's hardwired in? The neurological basis for 'bad' behaviour

Human behaviors often labeled as 'sins' may stem from genetic and neurological factors rather than moral choices.
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People everywhere are head down, lost in the oblivion of infinite scroll. Just stop and let the moment breathe | Justine Toh

In today's attention economy, genuine human connection is increasingly rare, overshadowed by constant digital distractions.

Massachusetts firefighters continue to battle blazes, as Northeast fire restrictions go into effect

The Northeast is facing a severe fire risk due to human activity and dry conditions, urging immediate fire safety measures.
#stanford-prison-experiment

Everything You Know About the Stanford Prison Experiment Is Wrong

The Stanford Prison Experiment illustrates how ordinary people can commit heinous acts under certain conditions, questioning the concept of inherent morality.

Revisting the Stanford Prison Experiment 50 years later

The documentary shifts the focus from Zimbardo's narrative to the voices of the original Stanford Prison Experiment participants.

Psychologist Philip Zimbardo, architect of the 'Stanford Prison Experiment,' is dead at 91

The Stanford Prison Experiment highlights the significant impact that social situations have on individual behavior.

Everything You Know About the Stanford Prison Experiment Is Wrong

The Stanford Prison Experiment illustrates how ordinary people can commit heinous acts under certain conditions, questioning the concept of inherent morality.

Revisting the Stanford Prison Experiment 50 years later

The documentary shifts the focus from Zimbardo's narrative to the voices of the original Stanford Prison Experiment participants.

Psychologist Philip Zimbardo, architect of the 'Stanford Prison Experiment,' is dead at 91

The Stanford Prison Experiment highlights the significant impact that social situations have on individual behavior.
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#evolution

Science has a new theory about the origin of kissing: A cleansing ritual among primates

Kissing is derived from grooming practices in apes, evolving into a symbol of human connection despite its strange nature.

Reverse Evolution and MAGA

Evolution can be disrupted when the human brain evolves faster than biological processes, leading to society-driven behavior over biologically advantageous actions.

Science has a new theory about the origin of kissing: A cleansing ritual among primates

Kissing is derived from grooming practices in apes, evolving into a symbol of human connection despite its strange nature.

Reverse Evolution and MAGA

Evolution can be disrupted when the human brain evolves faster than biological processes, leading to society-driven behavior over biologically advantageous actions.
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#conflict-resolution

The one temptation to resist post-election: Good vs. evil

Humans naturally simplify complex issues into good vs evil during stressful times, leading to misunderstandings and long-term mistakes.

How to Stop Proving You're Right (Even When You Are)

Engaging in trivial arguments often masks a deeper need to be heard and validated, and understanding this can help reduce conflicts.

The one temptation to resist post-election: Good vs. evil

Humans naturally simplify complex issues into good vs evil during stressful times, leading to misunderstandings and long-term mistakes.

How to Stop Proving You're Right (Even When You Are)

Engaging in trivial arguments often masks a deeper need to be heard and validated, and understanding this can help reduce conflicts.
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Comedian Stavros Halkias on his new film 'Let's Start a Cult'

The film 'Let's Start A Cult' creatively combines humor with the dark themes surrounding cult dynamics and recruitment.
#relationships

Are You and Your Partner Temperamentally Compatible?

Temperamental differences are biologically based and largely consistent throughout the lifespan, influencing emotional reactivity and interpersonal relationships.

The 7 Relationship Rules of Grammar

Human behavior, particularly in relationships, is primarily learned through observation and imitation.
Many adults struggle in relationships due to poor examples set by their parents.

People Are Sharing The Pettiest Things They've Ever Done To Get Back At Someone

People shared amusing and often extreme petty revenge stories against their wrongdoers.

Opinion | Trans Kids Deserve Private Lives Too

Last year, I interviewed Marci Bowers, president of the World Professional Association for Transgender Health, for a piece I never ended up writing about youth gender transition.A trans woman, Bowers is a surgeon and a gynecologist who has both delivered thousands of babies and performed thousands of vaginoplasties; one of her patients was the trans reality star Jazz Jennings.

Are You and Your Partner Temperamentally Compatible?

Temperamental differences are biologically based and largely consistent throughout the lifespan, influencing emotional reactivity and interpersonal relationships.

The 7 Relationship Rules of Grammar

Human behavior, particularly in relationships, is primarily learned through observation and imitation.
Many adults struggle in relationships due to poor examples set by their parents.

People Are Sharing The Pettiest Things They've Ever Done To Get Back At Someone

People shared amusing and often extreme petty revenge stories against their wrongdoers.

Opinion | Trans Kids Deserve Private Lives Too

Last year, I interviewed Marci Bowers, president of the World Professional Association for Transgender Health, for a piece I never ended up writing about youth gender transition.A trans woman, Bowers is a surgeon and a gynecologist who has both delivered thousands of babies and performed thousands of vaginoplasties; one of her patients was the trans reality star Jazz Jennings.
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AI Will Understand Humans Better Than Humans Do

AI models like GPT-4 exhibit 'theory of mind' abilities, indicating they may understand human thoughts and emotions more profoundly than previously thought.

To Divine the Future, the Ancients Relied on These Chance-Based Fortune-Telling Tools

Humans have historically sought answers to personal uncertainty, similarly to using horoscopes or Magic 8 Balls.
The Sortes Astrampsychi provided a structured fortune-telling system for individuals in ancient times.

Why Some People Are Attracted to Cruelty

Cruelty is driven by a desire for power and control, with compassion being an effective antidote.

Bruno Pontiroli's Absurd Animal Kingdom Comes to Life at Corey Helford Gallery | stupidDOPE

Bruno Pontiroli's new exhibition showcases surreal creatures that humorously explore human behavior and inner conflicts through whimsical animal forms.
#social-science

Without chaos theory, social science will never understand the world | Aeon Essays

The social world is increasingly unpredictable, challenging the belief in structured, orderly systems.

"That Is Why We Need You"

Status is a fundamental motivator in human behavior, crucially influencing our actions and interactions.

Without chaos theory, social science will never understand the world | Aeon Essays

The social world is increasingly unpredictable, challenging the belief in structured, orderly systems.

"That Is Why We Need You"

Status is a fundamental motivator in human behavior, crucially influencing our actions and interactions.
moresocial-science

Don't Solve Problems, Eliminate Them

Humans are naturally inclined to seek out problems to solve, even when none are present.
#decision-making

Entire evenings of my life have been shaped by the internet's review culture': why we're obsessed with rating systems

Reviewing experiences and assigning numerical ratings is ingrained in human behavior, impacting decisions and shaping perceptions.

A neuroscientist explains how playing games has shaped us

Games are an instinct rooted in our biology that helps us learn and make decisions.

Desire, data, and doubt-the sacred fundamentals of human interaction

Human interactions and choices are structured around desire, data, and doubt, according to Herbert's concept of the 'agreement tripod.'

Desire, data, and doubt-the sacred fundamentals of human interaction

Human interactions are structured by three fundamental aspects: desire, data, and doubt.

Entire evenings of my life have been shaped by the internet's review culture': why we're obsessed with rating systems

Reviewing experiences and assigning numerical ratings is ingrained in human behavior, impacting decisions and shaping perceptions.

A neuroscientist explains how playing games has shaped us

Games are an instinct rooted in our biology that helps us learn and make decisions.

Desire, data, and doubt-the sacred fundamentals of human interaction

Human interactions and choices are structured around desire, data, and doubt, according to Herbert's concept of the 'agreement tripod.'

Desire, data, and doubt-the sacred fundamentals of human interaction

Human interactions are structured by three fundamental aspects: desire, data, and doubt.
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from www.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Five to ten seconds appears to be optimal': the science behind hugs

Hugging offers profound physical and psychological benefits, promoting better relationships and well-being.

Navigating this world-record corn maze is a test of the human psyche

The Cool Patch Pumpkins corn maze has transformed from a simple patch to a major attraction, reshaping local business and psychological insights.
from Fortune
1 month ago

3 big reasons people defy hurricane evacuation orders

Evacuating during a hurricane is complex, influenced by financial, logistical, and personal circumstances.

On-Chain Governance: A Paradox of Decentralization and Human Nature | HackerNoon

On-chain governance fails to deliver reliable outcomes due to misaligned incentives among decentralized participants.

Netflix Just Quietly Released the Most Outdated Dystopian Thriller of 2024

The Platform sequel explores class inequality and morality in a dystopian setting, reflecting human behavior under extreme circumstances.

Governance in decentralized systems | HackerNoon

Web3 addresses censorship by evolving communication and financial systems to create more trustworthy and efficient technologies.

A psychoanalyst in search of the logic of the absurd

Modern life is filled with absurdities that challenge our understanding and lead to anxiety, prompting a search for meaning.

Bodybuilders, gravediggers and a pile-up of pugs! Group outings in pictures

Neal Slavin documented diverse gatherings in the 1970s, exploring individual roles within collective identities through posed yet revealing photographs.

The evolution of private reputations in information-abundant landscapes - Nature

Reputation-based cooperation can thrive in a world with abundant information, provided individuals adopt a tolerant approach to bad actions.
#climate-change

Pulitzer Prize-winner Richard Powers plunges deep into the ocean in 'Playground'

The novel Playground underscores the joy of exploration and the serious threats to oceanic ecosystems due to human activity and climate change.

The zombie fungus from 'The Last Of Us' is real but not nearly as deadly

In the video game and HBO show The Last of Us, an infectious fungi turns humans into zombies.David McNew/Getty Images In the video game and HBO show The Last of Us, humans struggle to survive after an infectious fungus turns ordinary people into zombies.Creators of the franchise didn't look far for inspiration the series is based off a real-life species of fungus that performs a kind of "mind control" on its insect hosts.

Pulitzer Prize-winner Richard Powers plunges deep into the ocean in 'Playground'

The novel Playground underscores the joy of exploration and the serious threats to oceanic ecosystems due to human activity and climate change.

The zombie fungus from 'The Last Of Us' is real but not nearly as deadly

In the video game and HBO show The Last of Us, an infectious fungi turns humans into zombies.David McNew/Getty Images In the video game and HBO show The Last of Us, humans struggle to survive after an infectious fungus turns ordinary people into zombies.Creators of the franchise didn't look far for inspiration the series is based off a real-life species of fungus that performs a kind of "mind control" on its insect hosts.
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Does Gender Bias Influence Remote Pair Programming? | HackerNoon

Gender bias significantly influences perception of productivity and competency in remote pair programming.

How to Perform Qualitative Data Analysis | ClickUp

Qualitative data analysis provides deeper insights into behaviors and experiences that numbers cannot capture.

'Speak No Evil' is an Entertaining, Unnecessary Horror Remake

The film 'Speak No Evil' explores how politeness can endanger oneself and loved ones, leading to terrifying consequences.

Nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI by Yuval Noah Harari review rage against the machine

The AI apocalypse threat lies in linguistic manipulation, not physical domination, according to Yuval Noah Harari.

Opinion | Are People Named Dennis Really More Likely to Become Dentists?

Names have long been thought to influence one's destiny, illustrating a human desire for order in a chaotic universe.

Ex-CIA Spy Reveals a Brilliant Framework for Understanding Why People Do What They Do

Spies excel at understanding and influencing human behavior, a skill that's equally relevant for business success.

Unveiling The Dark History: 10 Chilling Murders In New York State

The allure of murder reflects a deep human fascination with darkness, evoking a mix of fear, curiosity, and the complexities of human nature.

Popping the Bubble of Noise-Cancelling Headphones

Noise-cancelling headphones have transformed from niche products for communication to ubiquitous accessories that disconnect users from their surroundings.

Your brain wants you to be curious, not anxious

Curiosity is a powerful driver of exploration and creativity, as seen through Einstein's example and supported by recent brain study.

'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' Raises the Question: How Intelligent Are Apes?

Primates are intelligent, but it can be challenging to accurately assess their intelligence compared to humans.

ISS review Ariana DeBose shines in tense if contrived International Space Station thriller

Borders are invisible from space but idealism and harmony are fragile, especially in high-stress environments like the International Space Station.

I Found the Perfect Place to Watch People Humiliate Themselves Online. It Thrills and Haunts Me.

Discovering Reddit communities can shed light on human behavior and offer new perspectives.
#solar-eclipse

How Animals and Nature React to an Eclipse

Humans exhibit various intriguing behaviors during a total solar eclipse.
Ionospheric changes during an eclipse can lead to disruptions in radio signals and GPS navigation systems.

How to Keep Your Pets Safe During the Solar Eclipse

Pets can be stressed by large crowds and human behavior during solar eclipses.
Veterinarians emphasize the impact of human activity on pets during eclipse events.

How Animals and Nature React to an Eclipse

Humans exhibit various intriguing behaviors during a total solar eclipse.
Ionospheric changes during an eclipse can lead to disruptions in radio signals and GPS navigation systems.

How to Keep Your Pets Safe During the Solar Eclipse

Pets can be stressed by large crowds and human behavior during solar eclipses.
Veterinarians emphasize the impact of human activity on pets during eclipse events.
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Freudenfreude Might Be Just What Your Friendships Are Missing

Developing freudenfreude can improve friendships
Comparison between oneself and others is a natural but improvable instinct
from TechRepublic
1 year ago

How to Prevent Phishing Attacks with Multi-Factor Authentication

Phishing exploits human behavior more than technology, making it a successful attack vector.
Phishing attacks in the cloud can be more complicated due to ownership of the environment.
#people

10 books by inspiring women to level up your product design skills

As a product designer, I've discovered that inspiration can come from anywhere, but the depth and guidance of books have been particularly insightful for me.In honor of International Women's Day, I've compiled a list of 10 books written by inspiring women that have helped me expand my skill set and fuel my creativity.

Q&A: Councilmember Fife has had it with Oakland's Dangerous Streets

"I'm willing to go all the way to keep people safe" says District 3 Oakland City Councilmember Carroll Fife



Councilmember Carroll Fife and advocate Dave Campbell at a demonstration and vigil for safe streets in June 2022.Photo: Streetsblog/Rudick
Note: GJEL Accident Attorneys regularly sponsors coverage on Streetsblog San Francisco and Streetsblog California.

Margaret Atwood's 'Old Babes in the Wood' Tackles What It Means to Be Human

Old Babes in the Wood contains 15 stories, some of which have previously appeared in The New Yorker and The New York Times Magazine.The collection is divided into three parts.The first and last, titled "Tig & Nell" and "Nell & Tig," revolve around a married couple and look, more or less, at their entire lives - what they've done and felt, the people that left a mark on them, their thoughts.

Margaret Atwood's 'Old Babes in the Wood' tackles what it means to be human

Margaret Atwood, without a doubt one of the greatest living writers, is best known for her incredibly successful and award-winning novels The Handmaid's Tale and, more recently, The Testaments.However, she is also an extraordinary short story writer and Old Babes in the Wood, her first collection in almost a decade, is a dazzling mixture of stories that explore what it means to be human while also showcasing Atwood's gifted imagination and great sense of humor.

In-file UX documentation

It provides "Organizational memory".Especially in larger teams, folks end up solving the same problem multiple times, repeating mistakes, and not really learning from them
It helps new hires get up to speed.Making them more productive more quickly, and helping them integrate faster into the team
It generates greater autonomy among design and dev.

The Italian Designers Who Reinvented the Sofa Are Still Sitting on Top

CHAIRS ARE ARCHITECTURE, sofas are bourgeois, the Swiss French architect Le Corbusier reportedly once said.A forefather of the clean-lined Modernism that defined European architecture in the decades following the First World War, he shunned decoration in favor of spare and functional forms, famously proclaiming that a house is a machine for living in.

10 books by inspiring women to level up your product design skills

As a product designer, I've discovered that inspiration can come from anywhere, but the depth and guidance of books have been particularly insightful for me.In honor of International Women's Day, I've compiled a list of 10 books written by inspiring women that have helped me expand my skill set and fuel my creativity.

Q&A: Councilmember Fife has had it with Oakland's Dangerous Streets

"I'm willing to go all the way to keep people safe" says District 3 Oakland City Councilmember Carroll Fife



Councilmember Carroll Fife and advocate Dave Campbell at a demonstration and vigil for safe streets in June 2022.Photo: Streetsblog/Rudick
Note: GJEL Accident Attorneys regularly sponsors coverage on Streetsblog San Francisco and Streetsblog California.

Margaret Atwood's 'Old Babes in the Wood' Tackles What It Means to Be Human

Old Babes in the Wood contains 15 stories, some of which have previously appeared in The New Yorker and The New York Times Magazine.The collection is divided into three parts.The first and last, titled "Tig & Nell" and "Nell & Tig," revolve around a married couple and look, more or less, at their entire lives - what they've done and felt, the people that left a mark on them, their thoughts.

Margaret Atwood's 'Old Babes in the Wood' tackles what it means to be human

Margaret Atwood, without a doubt one of the greatest living writers, is best known for her incredibly successful and award-winning novels The Handmaid's Tale and, more recently, The Testaments.However, she is also an extraordinary short story writer and Old Babes in the Wood, her first collection in almost a decade, is a dazzling mixture of stories that explore what it means to be human while also showcasing Atwood's gifted imagination and great sense of humor.

In-file UX documentation

It provides "Organizational memory".Especially in larger teams, folks end up solving the same problem multiple times, repeating mistakes, and not really learning from them
It helps new hires get up to speed.Making them more productive more quickly, and helping them integrate faster into the team
It generates greater autonomy among design and dev.

The Italian Designers Who Reinvented the Sofa Are Still Sitting on Top

CHAIRS ARE ARCHITECTURE, sofas are bourgeois, the Swiss French architect Le Corbusier reportedly once said.A forefather of the clean-lined Modernism that defined European architecture in the decades following the First World War, he shunned decoration in favor of spare and functional forms, famously proclaiming that a house is a machine for living in.
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Prairie voles can find love without the 'love hormone' oxytocin, study finds

Prairie voles do not need oxytocin to form pair bonds, a new study finds.Nastacia Goodwin There's more to love than a single hormone.That's the conclusion of a study of prairie voles that were genetically altered to ignore signals from the "love hormone" oxytocin.The study, published in the journal Neuron, comes after decades of research suggesting that behaviors like pair-bonding and parenting depend on oxytocin.

Only Style Survives: On Chateaubriand - The Paris Review

I lie in bed until the voice says Get up and live, then I put on my slippers and read my usual ten pages of Chateaubriand over breakfast.Why Chateaubriand?Because it is an impossibly long book, and long out of fashion, because Baudelaire claimed him, in a letter to Sainte-Beuve, as the father of dandyism, because Proust heard in Chateaubriand's style the fragile echoing call of an owl in the woods at night, because the book I want to write seems to me as impossible.

What UX Designers Should Learn in 2023

It goes without saying that UX design has become one of the most competitive fields in the last couple of years, which requires designers to constantly improve themselves and keep their industry knowledge up to date.In this article, I'll share some topics I recommend you look at and resources to study them.
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