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Psychology suggests the person nodding along in every meeting isn't just agreeing to move things along; a 2018 study found nodding makes someone seem markedly more likeable and approachableA study found that nodding computer-generated figures seem more likeable and approachable. These figures scored higher in likability and ap...
Quote of the day by Leon Festinger: 'A man with a conviction is a hard man to change. Tell him you disagree and he turns away. Show him facts or figures and he...' - American social psychologist explains the psychology of beliefs and why changing people's minds is toughLeon Festinger quote explains why deeply held beliefs resist factual challenges. People often protect their convictions, which are tied to ...
Chinese Proverb of the Day: “Do not use a hatchet to remove a fly from your friend's… — Life lessons on restraint, judgment, self-control, solving problems and why you should think before you actChinese Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of “Do not use a hatchet to remove a fly from your friend's forehead.” The saying warns a...
Rs 35 LPA tech job in Bengaluru, great office, supportive team. Then a 14-minute HR call changed everythingA Bengaluru techie earning Rs 35 LPA faced a sudden layoff after a brief HR call. His experience revealed that business numbers and budget ...
Best German Proverb of the Day: "There is no bad weather, only bad clothing." A life lesson on the power of preparationBest German Proverb of the Day: "There is no bad weather, only bad clothing" highlights the value of preparation over complaint. Derived fr...
Dug Dug OTT release confirmed: When and where to watch Ritwik Pareek's award-winning movie onlineDug Dug, a satirical comedy, is now available for streaming. The film explores themes of blind faith and religious commercialisation. It fo...
EU moves closer to kicking kids off social mediaRestrictions on children's use of social media in the European Union could come as early as this summer, as a long-awaited expert report ne...
Japanese Proverb of the Day: “Good fortune and happiness will come to the house of those who… — Life lessons on perception, kindness, gratitude, connection and why a positive attitude changes everythingJapanese Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of “Good fortune and happiness will come to the house of those who smile.” The saying re...
Psychology of wearing glasses: Psychology says wearing glasses changes how people see you; a 2011 study found that glasses genuinely shift how intelligent and trustworthy a face appearsResearch indicates glasses can alter facial perceptions and influence snap judgments. Rimless frames may enhance trustworthiness but not at...
Manager gets silenced by employee when asked if he was applying to other companies for jobs: 'They poached...'An employee left his job after feeling unappreciated and unrecognized for his hard work. A rival company then directly recruited him with b...
Japanese Proverb of the Day: “Waking early brings… — Life lessons on time management, productivity, consistency, discipline and why time is moneyJapanese Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of “Waking early brings three coins of profit.” The saying reflects the value of discipl...
Psychology says grocery shopping while hungry can affect more than the snack aisle; a 2015 study found hunger increased the acquisition of nonfood items, tooHunger prompts people to acquire more items, not just food. Studies show hungry individuals desire more nonfood objects like binder clips. ...
Bill Gates created the modern office worker to sell software: Perplexity CEOPerplexity AI's chief executive believes Microsoft shaped the modern American office worker. Bill Gates' vision of a computer on every desk...
Japanese Proverb of the Day: “Never forget your… — Life lessons on perception, learning, certainty, awareness and why knowledge grows through curiosityJapanese Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of “Never forget your beginner’s mind.” This saying reflects the importance of staying o...
Bitcoin SIP: Rethinking crypto investing through systematic plansIndian investors are increasingly embracing systematic investment plans (SIPs) for market-linked assets, a trend now extending to digital c...
Psychologists say people who ask big favours from others aren't being demanding, they might see possibilities where others see rejectionPeople who ask others for major favours are often seen as demanding, but psychology suggests that may not be the full story. A UCLA study f...
Psychology says people who save their best move for the last aren't always being dramatic, they may be using strategy to build lasting impressionsPsychology says saving the best move for last may be influenced by the recency effect, goal-gradient hypothesis, delayed gratification, str...
Why the capital cycle approach is a powerful framework for long-term investingEdward Chancellor advocates the capital cycle approach, urging investors to focus on industry supply, capital allocation and management qua...
EU officials fear leaders will balk in confronting ChinaDespite acknowledging severe stakes, leaders struggle to agree on tangible steps to address a massive trade deficit and Chinese state subsi...
Wayve courts automakers with AI driving system that learns like humansWayve, a London-based innovator, is transforming the landscape of autonomous driving with its cutting-edge AI-driven machine learning frame...