Month: August 2022

Better Comparisons in Children Through Spatial Alignment

Imagine you’re comparing two pieces of a jigsaw puzzle. It’s easier to see if they fit together when you place them side by side, right? Well, the same principle applies to visual comparison in children. A recent study explored how spatial alignment, or arranging visual stimuli in direct placement, affects children’s ability to compare objects. […]

Published on August 20, 2022

Unlocking the Secrets of Collective Cognitive Alignment and Cultural Attractors

Imagine a group of individuals with diverse interests and experiences that suddenly find themselves thinking, perceiving, and remembering in remarkably similar ways. How does this happen? Enter cultural attractors – the points where the features of socially transmitted information converge, resulting in stable collective cognitive alignment. This phenomenon is like a dance where different learners […]

Published on August 20, 2022

Journalists Dig Into Questions About the 988 Hotline and Inflation Reduction Act

Like expert investigators poring over clues, journalists are taking a closer look at the new 988 mental health hotline and the implications of the Inflation Reduction Act. On NPR’s “Weekend Edition Saturday” and WAMU’s “1A,” KHN correspondent Aneri Pattani delved into social media criticism surrounding the hotline’s approach, addressing concerns raised by the public. Meanwhile, […]

Published on August 20, 2022