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Tetris uncovers thoughts on unfair AI

In a game of Tetris with unequal turns, participants judged the other player’s likability based on how many turns they themselves received, not on whether a person or computer dictated the distribution. This finding suggests that our perception of fairness can influence our opinion of others. It’s as if we’re playing a party game where […]

Published on May 15, 2023

Unveiling the Brain’s Orchestra: The Neural Circuitry that Harmonizes Group Movement

Like a symphony conductor guiding musicians through a performance, researchers have uncovered the hidden neural orchestra that synchronizes the spontaneous movements of individuals in groups. Just as fish in schools effortlessly scatter when a predator approaches, insects and mammals also display this precise coordination during threats. Scientists have now identified a brain pathway responsible for […]

Published on May 15, 2023

Robotic Helpers: Assisting Those in Need

In a groundbreaking development, engineers have devised a novel method to train robots in aiding individuals with dementia to locate misplaced items such as medicine, glasses, and phones. This new technique allows the robots to assist the users, who often struggle with memory loss and forgetfulness, by retrieving objects that may be out of sight […]

Published on May 15, 2023