Study Reveals People Overestimate Their Ability to Detect BS Tim McMillan·June 23, 2023New research reveals the difficulties in detecting misinformation in what researchers affectionately call the "bullshit blind spot."
Unmasking Deception and Disinformation: New Study Reveals the Challenges of Detecting Manipulation in Group Settings Tim McMillan·May 25, 2023New research reveals the significant challenges of detecting deception and disinformation in real-world group settings.
Making America Great Again? National Nostalgia Influences Political and Racial Perceptions Tim McMillan·April 23, 2021Researchers from North Carolina State University and Virginia Commonwealth University say they found that having a high level...
Dunning-Kruger Effect: Ignorance and Overconfidence Affect Intuitive Thinking, New Study Says Tim McMillan·April 13, 2021In a newly published study, researchers say the Dunning-Kruger Effect can cause low-performers to overestimate their judgments during...
“Online Haters” Are Psychopaths, Recent Study Finds. Tim McMillan·April 6, 2021Recently published research finds that “online haters” or people who post hateful comments on online forums and social...
