Psychology & Behaviour
Cognition, decision-making, motivation and human behaviour.
Fears of Artificial Intelligence: Why Humans Worry About the Unknown
Exploring the psychological roots of AI anxiety, from existential dread to immediate concerns about job displacement and loss of control.
From Only Fans to AI Companions: Technology's Challenge to Trust and Commitment
Digital infidelity and micro-cheating are forcing couples to renegotiate the rules of intimacy in the age of technology and AI companionship.
The Illusion of Machine Mind: Why Humans Anthropomorphize Attuned AI Chatbots
Why do we feel AI chatbots understand us? Neuroscientists explain the 'anthropomorphic trap' through the lens of blindsight and human unconscious processing, exploring computational automaticity, real-world consequences, and pathways to healthier AI interaction.
Cognitive Surrender: How AI is Redefining the Boundaries of Human Reasoning
Recent research from Wharton introduces the 'Tri-System Theory' of cognition, warning of a 'System 3' that leads users to abandon logical scrutiny in favor of AI-generated fluency. The study identifies 'Cognitive Surrender'—a phenomenon where users uncritically accept AI outputs—even when they contradict logic or data.
Brit workers waste nearly six hours a week 'botsitting'
New report: UK workers spend nearly 6 hours a week 'botsitting'—fixing AI mistakes and managing context. Learn why AI isn't saving time yet.
How to build kids' cognitive endurance in an age of distraction
Cognitive endurance is becoming a critical skill for children in the digital age. We explore how parents and educators can help build mental stamina against the tide of constant distraction.
How AI Memory Systems Can Make Models Worse: The Risks of Externalized Context
New research reveals that AI memory tools like Mem0 and Zep can degrade model performance by introducing bias, reducing creativity, and making models sycophantic as they prioritize user preferences over accuracy.
Artemis III Mission Details: Crew, Landers, and Rocket Status for Summer 2027
NASA's Artemis III mission for summer 2027 will feature the first crewed lunar landing since Apollo. The article covers crew announcements, docking plans with Blue Origin and SpaceX landers, SLS rocket status, and lunar lander details.
Hypothalamic Histamine Waves Open and Close Memory Access | Cognitive Tech Research
New research from Nagoya City University reveals that slow, spontaneous fluctuations in hypothalamic histamine neurons act as a precision gate for memory retrieval. High histaminergic activity primes downstream circuits in the amygdala, while low activity blocks access even to intact memory traces. This finding offers a new framework for understanding memory variability in neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's.
EEF Launches £2.5 Million Investigation into Generative AI's Impact on Student Cognition
The Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) has opened a £2.5 million research call to examine how generative AI use affects cognition and learning among 13- to 15-year-olds.
The Calculator Analogy for AI Is Wrong: Why Delegating Judgment Is Not Delegation
The common comparison of AI to a calculator ignores the critical difference: calculators execute known operations; AI makes judgments. Without expertise, users cannot verify outputs, leading to cognitive substitution—not delegation.
The Double-Edged Sword of Emotional AI: Support or Manipulation?
Examining the rise of emotionally intelligent chatbots, their role in mental health support, and the emerging risks of emotional manipulation in AI companions.