Month: April 2023

Remember me? Gender, race may make you forgettable

Being a woman or racial minority can help someone stand out and be remembered when few others look like them. But they are more likely to be confused in settings where others share the same attributes. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for […]

Published on April 5, 2023

The Language of Addition: Bias in English Language Statistics

Just like how we tend to focus on adding new explanations and ideas, it seems that the English language has a bias towards addition as well. Our language is filled with words that express more and increase, while words that represent subtraction or decrease are less common. This tendency is not only reflected in the […]

Published on April 5, 2023

Survey: 9 in 10 Kids Worry at Least Once a Week

Just like an athlete trains their muscles, kids are flexing their minds by worrying. A recent survey found that 86% of kids ages 9 to 13 experience worry, with over a third reporting it at least once a week. School and friendships serve as the dumbbells for these mental workouts. But as they navigate the […]

Published on April 5, 2023