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Technology

Putting things into perspective: the fallibility of expert drone spotters

Andrew Hyams -
Amid media panics around mysterious drones in the sky, researchers tested whether pilots could tell a nearby drone from a distant plane.
Skepticism

In the face of AI-driven encyclopedias, cherish Wikipedia – and original sources

Hayley Stevens -
As Elon Musk continues to push his 'anti-woke' version of Wikipedia, we need to protect what's true, and question which sources we trust
Psychology

In a culture of materialism, The Emperor’s New Clothes have designer labels

Daniel Aaron Levy -
A materialistic online culture that prioritises possessions and wealth misses what truly makes us happy and fulfilled – prosocial behaviour
Health

Is the 10,000 steps goal a fitness fact or merely a marketing myth?

Elissar Gerges -
With the rise of wearable fitness trackers, more and more people are striving to hit their 10,000 steps per day – but is that an evidence-based goal?
Conspiracy Theories

Why do people ignore evidence, and what actually changes minds?

Zion Lights -
Evidence alone won't change people's minds – we need to be empathetic, and understanding of who they are and what values they hold
Bad PR

Fake products, fake doctors, fake testimonials – the unchecked menace of online ads

Michael Marshall -
A herbal patch claimed to be as good as Ozempic but it was a scam served up by an online advertising system optimised around fakery.
Technology

Moderating social media: hate is the name of the business

Carlos Orsi -
In their relentless drive for attention and engagement, social media sites have recognised that outrage and anger are the key to keeping people posting
Technology

Why billionaire Peter Thiel is suddenly talking about the antichrist

Aaron Rabinowitz -
Billionaire Peter Thiel has the ear of politicians at the top of the US government - so his recent lecture series on the antichrist ought to be particularly concerning
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