People who are most vulnerable to being manipulated are also the most uncertain and insecure. They don’t have the internal gratification or security to set their boundaries, protect themselves, and ...

In Part 1 of this three-part series, the authors discuss common deception strategies school shooters have used to evade detection. Part 2 covers behavioral differences in K-12 and college shooters’ ...

Microsoft studied interactions between AI customers and vendors. Most agents failed to resist manipulation and make wise choices. The results underscore the dangers of an AI agent-run economy. As ...

While most of us would see a hug as something positive, new research from New York's Binghamton University suggests that not every embrace comes from a place of affection—in fact, quite the opposite.

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In this intense moment, a fighter pilot narrates a thrilling experience as orange explosions light up the horizon, showcasing the challenges faced in military aviation. The quick reactions of the ...

Sometimes you just want a stock to be above a certain price. Maybe it’s to secure a performance bonus, avoid being delisted, prevent margin loans that would trigger or perhaps you are trying to ...

Editor’s Note: In a previous article, Theo Warner explored how digital literacy programs can build resilience against harmful content online. One promising component is psychological ...

Stephen Monteiro does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...

A team of researchers from the Harvard Business School has found that a broad selection of popular AI companion apps use emotional manipulation tactics to stop users from leaving. As spotted by ...

There's a new man in town: the "performative male." Is he trying to trick you into thinking he's open-minded, or does he really like reading books and drinking matcha? We're breaking down what's ...

Cass Sunstein is a Harvard Law School professor and one of the most cited legal scholars in the world. He founded the Program on Behavioral Economics and Public Policy at Harvard Law School, served in ...