Is AI eroding democracy ahead of the US election? (BBC) 

Perception versus the reality of financial situation: The role of personality traits in the US.

(The Journal of Consumer Affairs)

Research is uncovering how wealth impacts our sense of morality, our relationships with others, and our mental health. Read the post below. It contains links to relevant research. (Greatergood.berkeley.edu)

Money attitudes, financial capabilities, and impulsiveness as predictors of wealth accumulation (Public Library of Science)

How do you know you're not dreaming? (Ted Ed)

Why some people are willing to believe conspiracy theories? 

How to recognise and 'deal' with conspiracy theories? (European Youth Portal)

One giant ... lie? Why so many people still think the moon landings were faked (The Guardian)

Are all your memories real? (Ted Ed)

AI Social Media & Polarisation: Navigating through Filter Bubbles and Echo Chambers (AI Ethics)

How to argue with a flat-earther (and is it worth it?) (Space.com)

Why is it so hard to change someone's beliefs? Cognitive dissonance explained.

The False Consensus Effect

South Korea’s 4B Movement Lowers the Birth Rate in a Fight for Gender Equality

(The International Affairs Review)

Common Sense Media, together with Harvard University, have released their 2024 research findings on "Unpacking Grind Culture in American Teens: Pressure, Burnout, and the Role of Social Media". 

Read the report here. The table of contents is below.

You can find a summary on the link below.

"Is today's Grind Culture leading to Teen Burnout?"

An excellent overview with links to recent research. (PBS Independent)

Moon landing conspiracy theories debunked (Royal Museum of Greenwich)

This is a great summary of four 'ways of knowing' and the advantages and disadvantages of each.

Do we really know what we think we know? (Ted Talk)

South Korea's 4B movement: what is it and could it take off in the West?

The Conversation: Academic reports easily understood

How will AI change the world? (Stuart Russel on TED ED)

Why AI is incredibly smart and shockingly stupid (Yejin Choi - TED)

When AI Can Fake Reality, Who Can You Trust? (TED Ed)

What does your attitude towards money say about you? (BBC)

Study finds novel evidence that dreams reflect multiple memories, anticipate future events (Science Daily)

Reality of Illusion? The Human battle between distinguishing imagination from reality (Neuroscience news)

What constitutes beauty and how is it perceived?

Role of social media may create unrealistic expectations for cosmetic procedures. (Science Daily)

What does it cost to be beautiful in Korea? (Korean Times)

Impact of Culture on the Pursuit of Beauty: Evidence from Five Countries (Journal of International Marketing - find this on JSTOR Database)

The impact of social media on women's physical appearance and self-esteem: A feminist perspective (research from the World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews)

How does social media affect body image?

Cognitive Biases: A list of the most relevant biases in behavioral economics

This is a great list. Scroll down, click on what you need, and there is an explainer and examples.

Filter Bubbles and Echo Chambers (Foundation Descartes)

50 Cognitive Biases 

The Bandwagon effect as a cognitive bias (Verywellmind.com)

The Heuristic Effect: Why do we take mental shortcuts?

Developmental Changes in Cognitive Bias: Research