Tag Archives: Human behavior

27Jul/26

Why separated siblings instantly connect

July 27, 2026ScienceAdoption, Alan, Andrea Proudlove, Andrea Urmston, Attachment theory, Betty, Dave Green, dopamine, Evolutionary psychology, Human behavior, Human development, Imprinting, James Allan, James Jim, Jim Lewis, Jim Lewis Jim Springer, Jim Twins, Kinship and descent, Larry James, Linda, Names Son, Nature versus nurture, oxytocin, Sexual attraction, Sibling, Stuart Proudlove, Susan, Twin, Westermarck effectadmin

The Science of “Mirroring”: Why Separated Relatives Experience Instant Chemistry Upon Reunion

Mon, July 27 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — This report examines the extraordinary impact of genetics on human behavior and identity through stories of biological relatives reunited after decades apart. Highlighting the famous “Jim twins” and airport coworkers Dave Green and Andrea Urmston, the texts detail uncanny coincidences in the lives of siblings who grew up in different environments yet shared identical habits, names, and life choices. Scientific research, such as the Minnesota Study of Twins Reared Apart, is referenced to suggest that personality traits are often deeply rooted in our DNA. Beyond behavioral parallels, the articles explore the emotional gravity of fulfilling family promises and the complex psychological phenomena that can occur during such reunions. Collectively, the materials illustrate the enduring debate of nature versus nurture by showcasing how biological bonds persist despite long-term separation. Continue reading →

25Jul/26

Reclaiming Your Focus From the Algorithms

July 25, 2026TechnologyAttention, Attention management, Cognitive load, Cognitive psychology, Continuous partial attention, David Meyer, Distraction, dopamine, Educational technology, Georgetown, Gloria Mark, Human behavior, Jeffrey Evans, Joshua Rubinstein, Kostadin Kushlev, Learning, Linda Stone, Media multitasking, Nelson Cowan, Sophie Leroy, Task switching, Wagner, Working memoryadmin

The Crisis of the Attention Economy

Fri, July 24 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — In the modern digital landscape, human focus has become the ultimate commodity, harvested and monetized by platforms designed to prioritize commercial engagement over cognitive well-being. With the explosion of generative artificial intelligence, the marginal cost of producing content has dropped to near zero, flooding digital feeds with low-quality, automated “AI slop”. In 2026, an estimated 48% of brand social media output is AI-generated, and 56% of consumers report seeing automated slop daily. Continue reading →

24May/26

The Politics of Humiliation: Why Shared Cruelty is the Ultimate Community Builder

May 24, 2026PoliticsAdam Serwer, Authoritarian personality, Authoritarianism, Diana C. Mutz, Donald Trump, dopamine, Fear, Human behavior, Karen Stenner, Kemal, Majority–minority relations, Marc Hetherington, Political culture, Political polarization, Political science, Political terminology, Political theories, Politics, Populism, Power, Sectarianism, Stanley Feldman, Tayyip, Theories of political behavior, U . S . GLOBAL, United Statesadmin

United by Contempt: The Psychological Roots of Authoritarianism and Affective Polarization

Sun, May 24 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — The intersection of psychology and contemporary politics reveals that the rise of modern authoritarian and populist movements is largely driven by identity, fear, and malice rather than policy or economic grievances. At the center of this dynamic is the deployment of shared cruelty as a political strategy. Demagogues turn the degradation of vulnerable out-groups into a participatory public spectacle, which provides their supporters with a profound sense of community, pride, and euphoria. This shared joy in the suffering of others functions as a powerful social adhesive, securing fierce loyalty to the leader while distracting the public from the elite’s personal enrichment or political corruption. Continue reading →

16Sep/25

Racism isn’t innate – here are five psychological stages that may lead to it

September 16, 2025SocialAbuse, Anxiety, Australia, Creative Commons, Emotions, Empathy, Evolutionary psychology, Human behavior, Identity, Internalized racism, Moral psychology, Pascal Boyer, Prejudice, Racism, Steve Taylor, United Kingdom, United States, Vicadmin

Steve Taylor, Leeds Beckett University

Research from Europe and Australia in recent years has found a rise in the number of people experiencing racism. Reports from the US and UK have indicated that most ethnic minority participants felt racism was getting worse. And a global study has found rising incidents of discrimination.

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22Jun/23

How scammers use psychology to create some of the most convincing internet cons – and what to watch out for

June 22, 2023InternetAdvance-fee scam, Confidence tricks, Creative Commons, Crime, Deception, Fraud, Human behavior, Internet fraud, PAYPAL, Romance scam, Scams, SHUTTERSTOCK, Social engineering, Spamming, Stacey Wood, Technical support scam, United States, Yaniv Hanochadmin

Stacey Wood, Scripps College and Yaniv Hanoch, University of Southampton

Online fraud is today’s most common crime. Victims are often told they are foolish for falling for it, but fraudsters use psychological mechanisms to infiltrate the defences of their targets, regardless of how intelligent they are.

So it’s important to keep up with the latest scams and understand how they work.

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17Jun/23

Not Just A Pandemic Perk: Majority of UK Employees Ready To Walk If Companies Don’t Embrace Hybrid Work

June 17, 2023FinanceArticles, Employee relations, Flexibility, Flextime, Human behavior, Human resource management, Humans, Personality, Working timeadmin

This year’s edition of the Greenhouse Candidate Experience Report, surveying over 800 UK-based employees, found that the large majority (77%) would actively search for or be open to a new job if their company rolled back flexible work policies. This data points to the new expectations around work – most workers feel that flexibility is not just a pandemic perk. Continue reading

17Jun/23

How traditional Indigenous education helped four lost children survive 40 days in the Amazon jungle

June 17, 2023Human InterestAndoque, Colombia, Creative Commons, Cristin, Eliran Arazi, Faustino Fiagama, Gadiel Levi, Human behavior, Indigenous languages of the Americas, Indigenous peoples in Brazil, Indigenous peoples in Colombia, Indigenous peoples of the Amazon, Iris Andoke, Iris Andoke Macuna, Iris Andoque, Iris Andoque Macuna, Language, Lesly, Macuna, Nestor Andoque, Paris, Psychological resilience, Raquel Andoke, Raquel Andoque, Survival skills, Tien, Traditional knowledge, Witotoadmin

Eliran Arazi, Hebrew University of Jerusalem

The discovery and rescue of four young Indigenous children, 40 days after the aircraft they were travelling in crashed in the remote Colombian rainforest, was hailed in the international press as a “miracle in the jungle”. But as an anthropologist who has spent more than a year living among the Andoque people in the region, conducting ethnographic fieldwork, I cannot simply label this as a miraculous event.

At least, not a miracle in the conventional sense of the word. Rather, the survival and discovery of these children can be attributed to the profound knowledge of the intricate forest and the adaptive skills passed down through generations by Indigenous people.

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15Jun/23

You can pray for Trump’s redemption.

June 15, 2023PoliticsArticles, Christian prayer, Donald Trump, Efficacy of prayer, Forgiveness, Human behavior, Prayer, Prayer in the New Testament, Religion, Spiritual practice, Spirituality, Trumpadmin

June 15, 2023 /World/ — Prayer can help Trump in a number of ways, even if it does not directly lead to his redemption or prevent him from going to jail. Prayer can provide comfort and support, help him to focus on his faith, and give him strength to face whatever challenges he may be facing. It can also help him to connect with others who are praying for him, and to feel the love and support of his community. Continue reading →

14Jun/23

The Church of Google Bard has verified

June 14, 2023Human InterestCultural racism, Discrimination, Hatred, Historical race concepts, Human behavior, Laissez-faire racism, Race and society, Racism, Social issuesadmin

June 14, 2023 /Human Interest/ — There is no racism in heaven. Heaven is a place where all people are equal, regardless of their race, ethnicity, or nationality. In heaven, we will all be united in our love for God and for each other.

Racism is a sin. It is a form of hatred and prejudice that is based on the belief that one race is superior to another. Racism is a destructive force that has caused pain and suffering for millions of people throughout history. Continue reading →

14Jun/23

I am a romantic fool

June 14, 2023Human InterestArticles, Emotions, Fool, Friendship, Human behavior, Human sexuality, Joke, Philosophy of love, Romance, The Fool, Virtueadmin

June 14, 2023 /Human Interest/ — The joke is that you are a romantic fool who is always getting yourself into trouble.

The word “fool” can have two meanings:

A person who is easily tricked or deceived.
A person who is innocent or naive.

In the context of the joke, you are the latter type of fool. You are a romantic fool who is always getting yourself into trouble because you are too trusting and naive.

You are always falling in love with the wrong people, and you are always getting your heart broken. But you never learn your lesson. You keep on being a romantic fool, even though you know that it will only lead to pain. Continue reading →