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🧨 Why Mental Exhaustion Makes You Antisocial
New research reveals how mental fatigue impacts brain function and escalates impulsive aggression
Nov 19, 2024
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Erman Misirlisoy, PhD
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🔥 Why Online Conversations Devolve Into Hostility
Exploring the science behind Godwin's Law
Jun 24
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Erman Misirlisoy, PhD
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📱 The Mental Cost of Short-Form Video
How learning and memory are impaired by short-form videos on social media
Jun 17
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Erman Misirlisoy, PhD
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🏠 Is Working From Home Bad for Your Mental Health?
New research shows how a structural shift to remote work has increased isolation and mental distress
Jun 10
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Erman Misirlisoy, PhD
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🧠 To Conform or Not to Conform: How Your Brain Decides
New research reveals how our brains map out social status and steer our choices toward group norms
Jun 3
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Erman Misirlisoy, PhD
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♬ Do Humans and Animals Share a Sense of Beauty?
New research suggests we share an ancient musical taste with birds, frogs, and even crickets.
May 12
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Erman Misirlisoy, PhD
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🎁 Are People Happier When They Buy Experiences?
New research reveals a two-way link between experiential purchases and well-being
Apr 29
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Erman Misirlisoy, PhD
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🧠 Seeing With Your Eyes Closed: How Your Brain Renders Reality
New research reveals a striking overlap in how the brain processes seen vs imagined visual objects
Apr 22
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Erman Misirlisoy, PhD
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💬 The Trouble With AI Sycophancy
New research shows how AI flattery distorts our social judgments and discourages us from fixing real-world conflicts
Apr 8
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Erman Misirlisoy, PhD
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⤵️ The Illusion of Cooperation Decline
New research reveals a widespread belief that humans are cooperating less than ever—but is it true?
Mar 25
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Erman Misirlisoy, PhD
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🚇 Mind the Failure Gap
New research reveals that we systematically underestimate how often people fail, and this shapes our beliefs, politics, and relationships
Mar 11
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Erman Misirlisoy, PhD
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🪐 How Awe Gives You Wisdom
New research suggests that moments of awe can strengthen wise reasoning by helping you transcend yourself
Mar 4
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