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Robots that admit mistakes foster better conversation in humans

A new study showed that the humans on teams that included a robot expressing vulnerability communicated more with each other and later reported having a more positive group experience than people teamed with silent robots or with robots that made neutral statements, like reciting the game’s score. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. […]

Published on March 11, 2020

Community factors influence how long you’ll live, study shows

While lifestyle choices and genetics go a long way toward predicting longevity, a new study shows that certain community characteristics also play important roles. American communities with more fast food restaurants, a larger share of extraction industry-based jobs, or higher population density have shorter life expectancies, according to researchers. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. […]

Published on March 10, 2020

Feeding wildlife can disrupt animal social structures

A team of researchers has found that the practice of feeding wildlife could be more detrimental to animals than previously thought. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where he leads the charge in pioneering Self-Enhancement Science for […]

Published on March 10, 2020