A new study explored whether practicing self-compassion — or treating oneself with the same care and kindness that people typically offer to their loved ones — helps people become more resilient to these overeating setbacks. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the […]

Researchers suggest giving people a script to get an honest answer — even if it’s a hard ‘no’ — instead of acquiescence motivated by awkwardness or guilt. 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 […]

People who were more skeptical of human-caused climate change or the Black Lives Matter movement who took part in conversation with a popular AI chatbot were disappointed with the experience but left the conversation more supportive of the scientific consensus on climate change or BLM. This is according to researchers studying how these chatbots handle […]