Posts by Marcellino Nehme
Cognitive Biases and Brain Biology Help Explain Why Facts Don’t Change Minds
Our worldview forms during childhood as a result of our socialization within a particular cultural context. Our views get reinforced over time by the social groups we keep, the media we consume, and even the way in which our brains are wired. Challenging our worldviews with facts can feel like an attack on our personal…
Read More10 Ways AI Was Used for Good This Year
Artificial intelligence does not have to threaten humans; it can also work with us to solve big problems. Are you still feeling a little wary of algorithms? We rounded up a slew of stories from the past year that demonstrate the many ways in which this technology can have a positive impact. Click here to…
Read MoreHow To Decide Whether You Should Buy An Electric Vehicle
While the higher upfront costs of the EVs relative to traditional vehicles might be an initial turnoff, a savvy consumer will be paying more attention to the total cost of vehicle ownership. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, EVs cost about 4 cents less per mile in maintenance costs, as there is no engine oil,…
Read MoreWhat is 5G?
5G—or fifth-generation wireless technology—is powering the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Sure, 5G is faster than 4G. But 5G is more than just (a lot) faster: the connectivity made possible with 5G is significantly more secure and more stable than its predecessors. To date, 5G will enable four key use-case archetypes, they are: 1- Enhanced mobile broadband. The faster speed,…
Read MoreA psychologist spent five years studying world cup penalty shootouts
There are more people who have traveled to space than soccer players who have taken a penalty kick in a World Cup shootout, and there is nobody on this planet who has done more to understand the minds of those athletes than a psychologist named Geir Jordet. Players who hurried through penalties missed more than…
Read MoreWhy is life expectancy in the US lower than in other rich countries?
Why do Americans have a lower life expectancy than people in other rich countries, despite paying so much more for health care? The short summary of what I will discuss below is that Americans suffer higher death rates from smoking, obesity, homicides, opioid overdoses, suicides, road accidents, and infant deaths. In addition to this, deeper…
Read MoreMimetic learning: the power of learning through imitation
We all know that children learn through imitation. They observe and then mimic their parents when learning how to speak, perform new motor skills, and interact with others. What you may not know is that mimetic learning is a lifelong process. In adulthood as well, the way we behave is heavily influenced by how others…
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