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Against the automation of intimacy…
AI is a tool, not a relationship, says @IanSMacRae, a member of the @BPSOfficial @occpsychuk and Research Board.
bps.org.uk/psychologist/a…
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Economic bubbles tend to look irrational, but they are driven by predictable human behaviors—like these, explains @IanSMacRae psychologytoday.com/us/blog/silico…
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This was a really interesting conversation... sometimes raising more questions about what the future of interpersonal relationships will look like.
Isabelle Castro@IZYcastrowrites
My latest Future Talks article is up!! For this one I spoke to psychologist @IanSMacRae about AI companions - what drives some to form relationships with robots and how in turn that might impact us
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@feelthinkdo3399 @PsychToday So your approach makes a lot of sense. Our experiences and how we react to them absolutely can change.
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@feelthinkdo3399 @PsychToday Personality by definition is generally quite stable over the lifespan, but that doesn't mean it cannot ever change.
Extreme psychological intervention or events can change personality (head injuries are a straightforward one).
Far easier to change behaviour than personality.
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Instead of trying to eliminate the parts of ourselves and personality traits that can make life difficult for us, we can work to understand and integrate them so that they become a source of strength. Here's how, by @IanSMacRae psychologytoday.com/us/blog/silico…
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“Cut out logic, and we lose all structure. Cut out feeling, and we lose meaning,” @IanSMacRae explains. Here's what that means for the truth.
psychologytoday.com/us/blog/silico…
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"There is a fine line between raising awareness and overexposing individuals to mental health discussions in a way that may reinforce distress," @IanSMacRae explains. Might it be useful to shift our primary focus from public conversations to private ones? psychologytoday.com/us/blog/silico…
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Why psychologists should care about blockchain data…
@IanSMacRae on an 'open and permissionless' source of information on behaviour.
bps.org.uk/psychologist/w…
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@psychmag @JohnsHopkins @UChicagoPress Looks fascinating - really looking forward to giving this a read.
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‘I am certain psychology will see many more train wrecks…’
I had some questions for Ruth Leys (@JohnsHopkins), author of Anatomy of a Train Wreck: The Rise and Fall of Priming Research (@UChicagoPress); plus an extract.
bps.org.uk/psychologist/i…
#openscience
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The results of the research are in, and they're very encouraging for our capacity to have challenging conversations about controversial topics.
And if you want to see how your perceptions compare to the general population, the quiz with instants results is still open:
David Robson@d_a_robson
My second piece describes the results of a study by me and @IanSMacRae, which looked at our conversations about politics and their effects on social connection. We've been working on this for a few months and I'm thrilled to be sharing what we found: bbc.com/future/article…
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This was a fun BBC project I started months ago, but sadly couldn't see through before I left: A study of friendship in polarised times, by @d_a_robson & @IanSMacRae Delighted to see it live! bbc.com/future/article…
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Thanks for re-sharing! It’s great to see how the ideas we discussed a few years ago are coming through in my work and writing today!
Extraordinary Business Book Club@extrabizbooks
From the archive! 🗃 In episode 332 @bookstothesky chatted to @IanSMacRae about the ‘dark’ side of online – the ‘unconscious of the internet’ – and how to go about pulling complex ideas and vast quantities of research into a readable book 👉🏻 extraordinarybusinessbooks.com/episode-332-da…
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Thanks @soldersee for the review of Web of Value in @Irish_TechNews!
"I love the insights around learning new cues in the digital space, as this, in particular, can mitigate the risk to the user from succumbing to the psychological effects of digital subversion."
John A. Mulhall | @authormulhall.com 🦋@soldersee
🕸️ Interested in Web3.0? My latest non-fiction book review just published on @Irish_TechNews. Checkout it out at: irishtechnews.ie/web-of-value-b… Web of Value, by @IanSMacRae is an insightful read that allows the reader to become informed of the technology, and navigate the pitfalls of using Web3.0 in these early days of Web3. #booklover #Web3 #BookReview #nonfiction @SimonCocking
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Memes don't go viral just because they're fun. They play a crucial role in human survival. Here's the science behind your favorite memes, writes @IanSMacRae psychologytoday.com/us/blog/silico…
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"The 21st century isn't the first era to fear machines subverting or replacing our humanity." Here's what the past has to teach us about human motivation, purpose, and the psychology of work, writes @IanSMacRae psychologytoday.com/us/blog/silico…
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@0xDesigner The UK is working on this right now, to define crypto and nfts it as personal property: gov.uk/government/new…
That would mean if you/your property is in the UK when stolen, they have jurisdiction.
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a 7-figure nft is stolen by someone in a different country than the owner.
which entity claims authority over the crime and under what jurisdiction?
this obv rhetorical but it’s just dawned on me that we might need new international legal frameworks for digital ownership.
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Our digital identities may feel permanent, but they’re not. They can vanish in an instant, @IanSMacRae explains. Here's how to use that knowledge wisely to enhance your well-being and relationships—both on and offline. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/silico…
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READ: @HarrisAEyre and @IanSMacRae explain how a focus on brain capital can turn psychological research into impactful public policy.
Their @BPSOfficial article calls for adaptable policies promoting brain health in alignment with economic & social goals. bit.ly/4go0rQe
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@MayAbouKhater @PsychToday There's a great BBC podcast series that charts the course of a "life coaching" company that is a perfect example: bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/m….
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@PsychToday @IanSMacRae So true and eye opening. Can we give examples of those groups? Like is anyone out there willing to name some of those groups?
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Belonging to a group feels good. But what happens when it starts to harm your well-being? Here's how to recognize—and deal with—group dysfunction, by @IanSMacRae psychologytoday.com/us/blog/silico…
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