social science

political

Positive Posts Trump Negative: New Research Surprisingly Reveals That Love Spreads Faster Than Hate in Politics

Tim McMillan·October 15, 2024

Research shows that positive in-party political messaging has far more impact and reach than negative out-party sentiment on social media.

alien visitation

Alien Visitation Beliefs Are “Spiraling Out of Control,” Becoming a Societal Problem, Warns Prominent Philosopher

Tim McMillan·September 26, 2024

In a recent paper, a prominent philosopher argues that increased belief in alien visitation is fast becoming a widespread societal issue.

friendship paradox

Your Friends Probably Have More Friends Than You Do: Using Math to Explore the “Friendship Paradox”

Chrissy Newton·October 30, 2023

According to a mathematical theory recently explored by a team of researchers, your friends are likely to have more friends than you do.

An Ethical Dilemma: Study Explores People’s Views on the Morality of AI Decisions

Tim McMillan·July 6, 2023

A recent study sheds light on the nuanced way people view the morality of decisions made by artificial intelligence (AI).