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Psychology is the study of conscious and unconscious phenomena, feeling and thought. It is an academic discipline of immense scope. Psychologists seek an understanding of the emergent properties of the mind, and all the variety of phenomena associated to personality.

'Quite Scary:' 'Godfather of AI' Geoffrey Hinton Worries About Future of ChatGPT

Geoffrey Hinton, the 75-year-old renowned AI pioneer, has provided more insight into his recent resignation from Google over concerns relating to the potential risks arising from advancements in the field of AI and popular chatbots like ChatGPT. Breitbart News recently reported that Geoffrey Hinton, 75, a pioneer in artificial intelligence

Who Wants a Brain Machine Interface?

I’ve never wanted to be able to control any of my devices with my thoughts. I am perfectly happy to use a physical interface that I can turn off, let go of, or walk away from. What about you? Is your keyboard holding you back? Is your mouse slowing

UK: Rights Action Needed for Gulf Trade Pact

(Beirut) – The United Kingdom should not finalize a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries until the agreement includes concrete labor and other rights improvements, particularly for migrant workers, Human Rights Watch said today. The UK and GCC countries should incorporate strong human rights conditions in any

Author of ‘The Limits to Growth’ promotes the genocide of 86% of the world’s population

Dennis Meadows, one of the main authors of the Club of Rome’s The Limits to Growth, is an honorary member of the Club of Rome and a member of the World Economic Forum. If you thought his ideology had softened and become less anti-human since the publishing of his

Open letter from Chairman of the Board of the UK Council for Psychotherapy to Rishi Sunak calling for a cease to the use of all behavioural science techniques

Joint Statement: UAE Human Rights Record Ahead of COP28

Authorities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) continue their sustained assault on human rights and freedoms, including targeting human rights activists, enacting repressive laws, and using the criminal justice system as a tool to eliminate the human rights movement. These policies have led to the closure of civic space, severe

Reverse Engineering the Propaganda Machine

STORY AT-A-GLANCE In this interview, Michelle Stiles reviews some of the basic tools of propaganda, which is the topic of her book, “ One Idea to Rule Them All: Reverse Engineering American Propaganda .” It's a pertinent and apt topic in light of what's been going on over the last few years,

Child Abuse?: The impact of pushing Transgender Ideology on Children in Schools instead of Scientific Facts

The transgender ideology has garnered significant attention and debate in recent years, with some groups advocating for a more inclusive understanding of gender, while others argue that the movement is rooted in unscientific claims. However, the teaching of multiple gender identities in schools, based on unscientific claims, raises concerns about

Collaboration With Bullies, a Road to Hell?

STORY AT-A-GLANCE This story is about the crossroads and the long-term significance of our everyday choices.

The Harms From Wearing Masks Are Real

STORY AT-A-GLANCE Mask mandates during the COVID-19 pandemic were an exercise in scientific insanity and evidence is mounting that the long-term physical consequences may not be evident for some time. It started with recommendations to wear a mask in public and quickly deteriorated to questionable advice ranging from head scratching

Peru: Egregious Abuses by Security Forces

(São Paulo, April 26, 2023) – Peru’s military and police likely carried out extrajudicial or arbitrary killings and committed other egregious abuses against demonstrators and bystanders during protests from December 2022 through February 2023, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today. The abuses occurred against the backdrop

Many Insomniacs Remain Conscious During Sleep

STORY AT-A-GLANCE Editor's Note: This article is a reprint.

Electromagnetic-field theories of qualia: can they improve upon standard neuroscience?

How do brains create all our different colors, pains, and other conscious qualities? These various qualia are the most essential aspects of consciousness.

Are AI Lawyers Coming for Us? What We Need to Know

STORY AT-A-GLANCE This story is about the implications of the latest developments in legal tech.

A Placebo Can Work Even When You Know It's a Dummy Pill

STORY AT-A-GLANCE Editor's Note: This article is a reprint.