The job of a paramedic is often seen as just rushing to emergencies. However, it is much more than that. Paramedics work in environments that are always changing and can be dangerous. Their work is not just about speed. It is deeply connected to human interaction. This means they must be ready to deal with people in distress. This study wanted to find out what makes ...
Machines have an opinion on most things. Who hasn't wondered: Are robots better at giving advice than humans? We have friends and family we trust but would you go to a robot for advice? The idea of asking a machine for advice might seem weird. It sounds strange but they can give some good advice. Machines can make us doubt our own judgement. How? By making us qu...
Bird flu, specifically the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 virus, is now considered widespread in Massachusetts. This means the virus is actively affecting both wild and domestic birds across many towns. The state has seen a noticeable increase in bird deaths suspected to be from the virus, with numbers ranging from 500 to 1, 000. And that's just what ...
Are you tethered to your phone, tablet, or computer? Chances are, you spend more time staring at a screen than connecting with people face-to-face. Christine Rosen, author of "The Extinction of Experience, " worries that our widespread use of devices is making us lose out on vital human interactions. She points out that we're hardwired to understand each other throug...
Think about the COVID-19 pandemic. It made us realize how fragile life and relationships can be. Fear and isolation ruled as we were locked down. But epidemics also make us appreciate what we have, like in W. Somerset Maugham's The Painted Veil (1925). This story shows how disease can bring people closer instead of driving them apart. Let's dive into this book to see...
In the remote community of Fort Severn, a man showed incredible courage when he leaped onto a polar bear to protect his wife. The attack happened early Tuesday morning. The bear was in their driveway and lunged at the woman, causing her to fall. Her husband quickly jumped on the bear to stop it. Sadly, the man was injured badly. A neighbor heard the commotion and sho...
Ever scrolled past an ad and thought, "Yeah, that's weird"? Let's talk about AI ads. Take, for instance, the ad for an AI browser called Dia. The pitch? Use AI to find gifts for your family. But wait, in the ad, the CEO lets an AI chatbot chat with his wife. Isn't that odd? Why isn't he talking to her directly? Ads like these show AI making interactions less human. ...