Matt Johnson's Blog, page 15
November 17, 2020
How Should We Think about the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence?
As technologies become more advanced, ethical questions become more important. How should technological power be wielded? Tech ethicist Fiona McEvoy can help us navigate this space.
November 10, 2020
What Eminem Teaches Us About the Psychology of Authenticity
Authenticity is held in high regard. But what do we actually mean when we say we're being our authentic, true self?
November 3, 2020
What Zombies Teach Us About the Psychology of Consciousness
Zombies present us with a key question: Why are humans conscious, but zombies aren't? A new theory weighs in on the psychology of consciousness.
What Zombies Teach Us About The Psychology of Consciousness
Beyond the Cultural Fascination, Zombies Present Us with a Key Question: Why are Humans Conscious, but they aren't? A New Theory Helps Weigh in on the Psychology of Consciousness
October 27, 2020
What's Up With Airline Safety Videos? Psychology Weighs In
The story of airline safety videos is a strange cocktail of regulation, competition, and innovation. Underneath it all is a rare window into human attention.
October 20, 2020
The Psychology of Doom Tourism and Last-Chance Travel
The more endangered a site becomes, the more we want to visit it. And the more we visit, the more it's damaged. How can we overcome the paradox of doom tourism?
October 13, 2020
The Psychology of Solipsism: Our Own Private Consciousness
If we're brutally honest, the only thing we can be sure about is our own consciousness. How do we get beyond that and experience the perspectives of others?
October 6, 2020
The Real Bourne Identity: The Psychology of Ansel Bourne
You’ve lost your keys before. You’ve lost memories before. But losing your self? The curious case of Ansel Bourne teaches us how fragile the "self" can be.
September 29, 2020
How The Psychology of Pain Influences How We Spend
It hurts when someone steps on our foot. But why does it hurt more if someone does it on purpose? And how do these quirks of pain influence how we spend?
How the Psychology of Pain Influences How We Spend
It hurts when someone steps on our foot. But why does it hurt more if someone does it on purpose? And how do these quirks of pain influence how we spend?
