Why Smart People Keep Falling for Fake Online Ads

Why Smart People Keep Falling for Fake Online Ads

That designer handbag for $47 looks too good to be true because it is. Last year alone, Americans reported losing $12.5 billion to fraud, according to recent Federal Trade Commission data, and fake online ads are a massive part of the problem. A December Reuters...
The Mushroom That Makes You See Mini People

The Mushroom That Makes You See Mini People

You’re eating mushroom soup. Suddenly, hundreds of tiny people — maybe two centimeters tall, dressed in bright clothing — start marching across your tablecloth. They jump into your bowl. They swim around. They cling to your spoon. You’re not dreaming....
Why AI Makes Cheating Feel Acceptable

Why AI Makes Cheating Feel Acceptable

You tell ChatGPT to make your résumé stand out. It adds sharp bullet points, polished phrasing, and — wait — a certification you don’t actually have. The AI doesn’t see a line. It sees a request and executes. Now multiply that dynamic across job...
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