AI Jesus? Experts question wisdom of godbots
Researchers raise concerns about giving moral authority to artificial intelligence, specifically “godbots.”
Thinking about God makes people more likely to trust AI
“Actively thinking about God” promotes acceptance of AI recommendations in a variety of contexts, from choice in movies to romantic partners.
Thinking about God makes people more likely to trust AI
“Actively thinking about God” promotes acceptance of AI recommendations in a variety of contexts, from choice in movies to romantic partners.
Belief in rape myths linked to sports media
Young men in a recent study who regularly consumed sports media were more likely to accept rape myths, report researchers.
Belief in rape myths linked to sports media
Young men in a recent study who regularly consumed sports media were more likely to accept rape myths, report researchers.
To debunk science misinformation, consider these factors
“Attempts to debunk science-relevant misinformation were, on average, not successful,” but these factors up your odds of success.
Shared interests don’t signal an ‘essential’ bond
“…people who are higher in their belief that they have an essence are more likely to be attracted to these similar others as opposed to dissimilar others.”
Immigration affects crime perception, not crime rates
Immigration doesn’t cause crime rates to increase, according to a new study. But false perceptions endure anyway.
Immigration affects crime perception, not crime rates
Immigration doesn’t cause crime rates to increase, according to a new study. But false perceptions endure anyway.
There’s more to honesty than not lying
A new framework for honest behavior suggests it encompasses much more than the binary of either telling the truth or lying.