by Charles Sears | Sep 22, 2024 | Artificial Intelligence, Philosophy, Psychology
The “hard problem of consciousness,” as posed by philosopher David Chalmers, asks why there is anything like “what it is like” to experience something. How do the complex neural computations in our brains transform into a rich, subjective...
by Charles Sears | Jul 15, 2023 | Artificial Intelligence, Psychology, Technology
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a rapidly developing field that has the potential to revolutionize the way we live and work. At its core, AI is about creating machines that can perform tasks that would normally require human intelligence. In recent years, there has...
by Charles Sears | Jul 3, 2023 | Marketing, Philosophy, Psychology, Technology
Ever wonder why people get so heated on social media? It’s not just coincidence – it’s because social media algorithms are designed to trigger outrage, feeding off our natural fear responses and biases. These algorithms play off our unique,...
by Charles Sears | Jul 1, 2023 | Philosophy, Psychology
Introduction: The Paradox of Control In the bustling city of San Francisco, nestled among the glass-fronted tech start-ups and chic coffee shops, was Jake’s beloved venture: a small yet thriving graphic design studio. As the founder and CEO, Jake was a master of...
by Charles Sears | Jul 1, 2023 | Philosophy, Psychology
In our exploration of cognitive dissonance, we delve into a fascinating phenomenon that extends beyond mere conflict. It is the Cognitive Rift, an expanded understanding of dissonance that encompasses the transformative potential inherent in our struggles with...
by Charles Sears | Jul 1, 2023 | Psychology
Cognitive Conflict and Survival Response Model “Frustration arises as a natural psychological response when our deeply ingrained cognitive framework comes into conflict with differing external realities, posing a threat to our understanding of the world that is...
