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TikTok's Moroccan content moderators speak out about psychological distress, low pay
The biggest story in tech right now is an Insider investigation into the work being done by TikTok …
Jordan Parker Erb
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The psychological reason why viewers are drawn to watching relatives hook up on shows like 'House of the Dragon'
"House of the Dragon" viewers are divided over Rhaenyra and Daemon's incestuous relationship. It's …
Julia Naftulin
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Showing that you're stressed may make others like you more, psychologists say
Research suggests there are some unexpected advantages to stress, including making you seem more li…
Stephen Jones
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A study of 1,125 millionaires found they're more optimistic and likely to take risks. That's not a good thing for society.
German scientists used data from a survey of 30,000 people to find out if self-made millionaires di…
Stephen Jones
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Scientists discovered a surprising new brain circuit in mice that's making them rethink how humans may manage extreme stress
A new study on mice has given scientists a clearer picture of what goes on in mammalian brains unde…
Erin Heger
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Former members of an 'orgasm cult' alleged they were told to have sex with prospective clients. An investigator says a federal human-trafficking law could have been violated.
Federal prosecutors indicted two leaders of OneTaste. But former members of the 'orgasm cult' have …
Lloyd Lee
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Rue from 'Euphoria' lets grief paralyze her, according to a therapist. Here's how to avoid getting stuck in your pain.
Accepting grief as a part of life and learning the difference between useful distractions and bad h…
Julia Naftulin
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The missing Titanic tourist sub is total nightmare fuel, provoking our deepest fears about a loss of control. It also reveals humanity's capability for holding out hope.
Details of the five missing passengers on the Titan submersible are terrifying, yet we can't seem t…
Hannah Getahun,Erin Snodgrass
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Why ghosting hurts so much, according to a therapist
Ghosting can hurt regardless of the time you've spent with the person, and their behavior has nothi…
Julia Naftulin
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A viral post about a controversial Disney wedding has sparked debate about the psychology of 'Disney adults'
"Disney adults" sparked a Twitter debate after a Reddit post about a couple who spent their wedding…
Charissa Cheong
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What happens to the human brain during a near-death experience that can trigger vivid memories and bizarre spiritual encounters
A near-death experience isn't as scary as it sounds, people who have had one say. The brain can mak…
Erin Heger
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Rational choice theory: A school of thought that predicts economic and social behaviors
Rational choice theory is a framework of understanding that predicts human behavior and outcomes.
Melanie Lockert
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'All Too Well': Why the internet developed an emotional connection to a decade-old Taylor Swift song, according to experts
Experts and fans explain why the rebooted version of Taylor Swift's "All Too Well" took over the in…
Lindsay Dodgson
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TikTokers can't get enough of pharmacy ASMR, where drugs are loudly poured, counted, and bottled
Videos that show pharmacy technicians sorting and pouring pills have millions of views on TikTok. V…
Julia Naftulin
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I'm a neuroscientist. I'm not worried about how screens will affect kids' brains - here's why.
Stanford neuroscientist David Eagleman says screen time is poised to unlock a much richer education…
David Eagleman
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3 ways to create psychological safety for yourself when dealing with an unpredictable or difficult boss
Leadership expert Harrison Monarth says aligning with team expectations and finding your greater pu…
Harrison Monarth
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People who live past age 100 often have 1 trait in common: a penchant for routine, even unhealthy ones
Maintaining a routine, even an unhealthy one, is key to longevity, a new book argues. Centenarians …
Anna Medaris Miller
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Companies that prioritize psychological safety avoid worker burnout, retain top talent, and perform better. Here's how to foster it remotely.
Psychological safety is the idea that employees won't be punished or humiliated when they express i…
Erica Sweeney
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Scared of social un-distancing? Many of us still need time to 'thaw.'
Vaccines were supposed to be our ticket to normality, but I have found myself afraid to return to e…
Aria Bendix
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Zoom calls trigger our 'fight or flight' survival reflex because we can't escape the squares of close-up faces
A Stanford study suggests the close facial interaction on video-calling is more taxing than in-pers…