Urban water affordability crisis exacerbated by climate change
Mack, E. A. & Wrase, S. A burgeoning crisis? A nationwide assessment of the geography of water affordability…
LLMs and Math Combine to Map Human Decision-Making
Summary: A new study introduces an automated cognitive mapping framework that pairs the raw computational power of Large…
5 warning signs of stress are hijacking your decision-making ability, according to a psychologist
When stress becomes too much to handle, you may turn to things that bring immediate comfort. This could…
Why the Brain Doesn’t Need Choices to Generate Intent
Summary: A theoretical neuro-philosophy and cognitive neuroscience framework challenged the foundational scientific consensus regarding how the brain processes…
Thinking Longer Leads to Worse Decisions
Summary: A new study published reveals a surprising paradox in human cognition: when making complex strategic decisions, faster…
Discovery Redefines the Architecture of Thought
Summary: The assumption that the brain processes information like a one-way conveyor belt, moving from sensory input at…
Why Socializing Loses to Alcohol in Addiction
Summary: Why do individuals with alcohol use disorders often prioritize drinking over meaningful social connections? A new study…
Why We Repeat Decisions That No Longer Make Sense
Summary: Why do we often stick to the “tried and tested” even when a better option is staring…
Beyond Fear: Amygdala is the Brain’s Strategic Mediator
Summary: The amygdala has long been pigeonholed as the brain’s “primitive fear center,” but new research suggests it…
Legendary Nobel Prize winning physicist explains why super smart people make dumb decisions
The man feeding the paper was Joe Eszterhas, the brash, polarizing screenwriter behind Flashdance and Jagged Edge. Eszterhas…
Delegation to artificial intelligence can increase dishonest behaviour
Recruitment of human participants In all studies involving human participants, we recruited participants from Prolific. We sought samples…