When “You’re Not Listening!” Really Means “You Don’t Agree with Me!”
A new study suggests that people often perceive others as poor listeners if the listener disagrees with them, even if the listener has objectively been listening well.
Douglas Heingartner
Douglas Heingartner, the editor of SuchScience, is a journalist based in Amsterdam. He has written about science, technology, and more for publications including The New York Times, The Economist, Wired, the BBC, The Washington Post, New Scientist, The Associated Press, IEEE Spectrum, Quartz, The Village Voice, The Los Angeles Times, Frieze, and others. His Google Scholar profile is here, his LinkedIn profile is here, and his Muck Rack profile is here.
New study finds that discussing political disagreements isn’t as unpleasant as people usually assume
It’s a piece of advice many of us have heard: avoid discussing politics and religion, especially with those who disagree with you.The assumption is that such conversations will inevitably turn hostile and unpleasant. But could this conventional wisdom be misguided?…
New study finds the mental health of comedians is surprisingly okay
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Scientists demonstrate ability to control smart devices from within lucid dreams
Scientists have shown it is possible to control smart home devices from within lucid dreams using muscle signals, opening up intriguing possibilities for dream-reality interaction.
A new study finds that the later we meet someone in a sequence, the more negatively we describe them
New research finds that unconscious bias could disadvantage people who happen to be evaluated later in a sequence, whether it's job applicants, contestants on a reality show, or Tinder dates.
The Sweetness Paradox: Mounting Evidence Challenges the “Sweet Tooth” Hypothesis
Contrary to common belief, exposure to sweet foods and beverages does not necessarily increase liking for sweetness, as multiple recent studies have shown.
New study shows that AI can lead to cost reductions of 99.97% for some routine legal tasks
A new study reveals AI models like GPT-1106 can efficiently handle routine legal tasks, often outperforming junior lawyers in accuracy and speed.
Climate change and commercial real estate: Evidence from Hurricane Sandy
Researchers found that investors are reevaluating the value of coastal commercial real estate due to increased flood risk, even in areas undamaged by flooding events.
Detailed online listings with more photos lead to higher home sale prices, new study shows
Real estate listings with many photos and detailed descriptions significantly increase home sale prices, according to a study by Iowa State University.
New study finds Wallstreetbets tips have declined in predictive value since 2021
A recent study in The Review of Financial Studies found that the Gamestop event led to a decline in the quality of investment advice on Wallstreetbets, negatively impacting smaller investors.