Since the turn of the millennium, a seismic shift has taken place in the corporate world As I type these words, the five most valuable companies in the world— Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia, Alphabet (Google) and Amazon— are all tech companies. Following breakthroughs made in the realm of artificial intelligence, corporations building digital minds have also …
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Rocked by a steady stream of failed replications and allegations of outrageous fraud, behavioural science stands at a crossroads. Ironically, the field of psychology finds itself slumped in a period of piercing introspection, being forced to answer tough questions. Diagnoses abound, with blame being placed on perverse incentives in academia, statistical methods in dire need …
As workers across the corporate world have begun scuttering back into their offices, many of us are sneaking away with our comrades for a drink. Given the substantial hazards alcohol presents, what should our stance on drinking with our colleagues be? In his new book Drunk: How We Sipped, Danced, and Stumbled Our Way to …
The sneakiness of the novel coronavirus virus has wreaked havoc worldwide. Although the coronavirus is a global pandemic, what's striking is how the pathogen’s destruction has varied across regions. Whilst East Asia has largely got a grip on the virus, Europe is still reeling. The United Kingdom recently pipped Italy to claim Europe's highest death …
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We modern humans live in a world surrounded by ever evolving technology. Whether it's the combustion engine or the modern computer, these technologies are ubiquitous and have radically altered the world we live in. What's no so obvious is how complex the technologies of traditional societies are too. Bow and arrows and clothing are just a …
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