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The Truth About Brain Rot: It’s a Cry for Help
Maxi Heitmayer, Ph.D., discusses Gen-Zers' engagement with "brain rot" content in his guest essay for the New York Times Opinion.
Understanding Humility in Human Ignorance
New research from Maxi Heitmayer, Ph.D., explores how human behavior, not devices, drives smartphone distraction.
Understanding Humility in Human Ignorance
Tenelle Porter explores how intellectual humility and the acknowledgement of mistakes may lead to positive outcomes.
Why it’s good to admit when you’re wrong – and how to improve
Dr. Tenelle Porter featured in The Guardian.