Does AI Make You Stupid? Here’s What the Research on AI and Critical Thinking Actually Shows
Does using AI make you think less critically? A large-scale study of 319 knowledge workers found that higher confidence in ...
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Too good to be written by you? The AI disclosure penalty
The AI disclosure penalty explains why “written with AI” can damage perceived authenticity—even when the content is identical. Across 16 ...
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Do Compliments Make People Lazy? The Science of Praise and Performance
Do compliments make people lazy? Behavioral research shows that praise can sometimes reduce performance — but only when it signals ...
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Should You Turn on Subtitles for Your Kids?
Should you turn on subtitles when your kids are watching TV? A new eye-tracking study shows it might help — ...
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Does a simple message reduce missed loan payments? A 13-million-person study says yes
A 13-million-person field experiment shows how small behavioral tweaks — like reminder emails — help people stay on top of ...
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Temptation Bundling: Should You Watch Netflix at the Gym?
Temptation bundling exercise strategies pair something enjoyable with something effortful — and can increase workout consistency. But do they actually ...
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Why Moral Refusers Are Disliked
Why moral refusers are disliked — even when they’re quiet or polite — is the focus of a revealing study ...
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