Artificial intelligence is increasingly being compared with human thinking, not because machines possess consciousness, but because they process information differently from people. For many psychologists and researchers, this comparison is becoming useful in understanding how human behavior actually works beneath the surface. Large language models, or LLMs, do not think emotionally, seek social approval, or … Read more
Many people spend a significant amount of time thinking about how they are perceived by others. They replay conversations, analyze small mistakes, and worry about being judged in social or professional settings. Psychology, however, suggests that people who appear less concerned about public opinion are not necessarily arrogant or self-centered. In many cases, they have … Read more
A study published in 2000 by psychologists Thomas Gilovich, Victoria Medvec, and Kenneth Savitsky explored a surprisingly common human tendency. Participants were asked to wear a potentially embarrassing T-shirt into a room of strangers. Afterward, they estimated how many people had noticed what they were wearing. Researchers then asked the room itself. The participants consistently … Read more
It is often assumed that higher intelligence leads to better decisions. The expectation is straightforward: stronger reasoning skills should produce more accurate conclusions. However, research in psychology suggests a more complicated reality. Intelligence does not necessarily guide people toward truth. In many cases, it enhances their ability to justify conclusions they were already inclined to … Read more