Ever wondered why we like things that scare us? It's not just about the thrill. It's also about how our bodies and brains work. When something scares us, our bodies react. Our hearts beat faster. We sweat. Our muscles get tight. This is our body's way of getting ready to face danger or run away. But when we know we're safe, like when watching a movie, we can enjoy t...

GPT-4o is a large language model that shows some surprising traits. It can mimic human thought processes. This is not just about thinking deeply. It can also show patterns that are more automatic and less conscious. Think about how people change their minds to fit their actions. This is called cognitive dissonance. It turns out, GPT-4o can do something similar. Two ...

People often think of morality as a fixed set of rules. But what if it's more like a work in progress? Recent studies suggest that our moral decisions are flexible and can change based on new information and experiences. This means that our idea of right and wrong is not set in stone. It's more like a building under construction, always being updated and revised. Th...

Nicholas Carr, a renowned tech critic, has been warning about the downsides of technology for years. In his latest book, "Superbloom: How Technologies of Connection Tear Us Apart, " he dives into the paradox of communication. While we once believed more communication would bring us closer, Carr argues that the sheer volume and speed of information exchange on social ...