Doubt is not just a lack of information; it is an unpleasant emotional state. New psychological research reveals that this negative feeling serves as a necessary alarm bell, pushing the human brain to abandon mental shortcuts and think critically.
Hearing even a tiny fragment of a song can trigger rapid recognition in the brain, highlighting the remarkable power of musical memory.
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A new study reveals that specific personality traits, particularly honesty and agreeableness, predict how confident young adults feel in their ability to spot deepfakes. This highlights how our psychology shapes our perceived vulnerability to digital deception.
Link: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-026-48168-0 :Cat-PS
Getting advice from an automated chatbot might accidentally change how you perceive the passage of time. A new psychological study suggests that waiting for an artificial intelligence agent makes future delays feel longer, leading to highly impatient consumer choices.
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