According to a new study, the outrage we feel when we read something narrows not only our vision but also our mental scope, as the brain donates its function solely to the offending word. Moist.
No book for you: Michelle Carter ruling arrests media hype
The ruling in the reprehensible Michelle Carter case has ramifications well outside the courtroom, as the precedent may see the end of ‘tell all’ stories designed for profit.
Google it: How outrage culture is changing the corporate world
The Google anti-diversity memo that went viral this week highlights an interesting issue, not one of inclusion, but rather our organic push toward transparency. More of it, I say.
Turnbull’s equality push merely a marriage of convenience
Even if marriage equality is decided by a free vote, we should not celebrate. Equality for the sake of power is not the same as equality for equality’s sake.
Twitter’s $99 promotion problem: Your tweet’s not one
Too lazy to build a social media following of your own? Twitter will do it for you. One problem. You have to already be popular in order to be popular. You what?
Study: Drink more booze, remember things more better
Ice cold validation has been poured from the University of Exeter, who claim that those who drink have a greater ability to retain information. Could be trouble.
Feel like you’ve never got any free time? You may be right
A pioneering mind from NYU has decided to locate our missing free time. Compared to ten years ago, we have a lot less of it.
Heart-Brexit: 1.6 million britons broke up over politics, how safe is your relationship?
In the wake of Brexit, online dating wizards eHarmony discovered that 1.6 million Britons broke up because of it. So, how safe is your relationship from politics?
Study: Why you can only tell a photo is fake 60% of the time
A pioneering study has highlighted our inability to detect fake images. In fact, the way that our mind is wired, we manipulate our memories to fit an image, even if that image is bogus.
Cup of life/death: 5 coffee abominations from around the globe
It’s fair to say that baristas the world over have got a bit carried away. Coffee is now implanted in ice cream cones, pie crusts and inter-generational hubris. Make the pain stop.
Why does your mate want to job-hop but you need stability? It’s your brain.
According to one Los Angeles University (and their rats), personality quirks are not down to what star sign you were born under, but rather in how your brain is mapped.
Likesville: Facebook’s affordable metropolis
The minds at Facebook have decided to construct a real village replete with retail stores and reduced mortgages. Sounds Presidential to me.
Study: Want to lose weight? Get rid of that pesky nose
According to the recent findings of an American study has discovered the link between a sense of smell and the rolls under one’s chin. In fact, the better it smells, the less calories we burn.
Cloaking your footprint on Snapchat’s new tracking feature
Snapchat have released their new “Snap Map” feature, that may be used to track users. Beating the system is easy, but ultimately necessary.
How a restaurant empire took to Snapchat to recruit staff
One pioneering restaurant empire, the one with the clown, made the genius connection between their staff and Snapchat, and are now hiring using the app. Yes, really.
You on the Internet, comment at me, bro
I have something to admit. I live for the low blows and logically-inept battleground of Internet comment boxes. I know it’s a war where nothing is ever won, but I shoulder arms nonetheless.
Crack is whack: Science develops unbreakable phone screen
Finally, technology is relevant. A pioneering group of eggheads have developed an unbreakable phone screen. Joie de Vivre.
The hypocrisy of condemning Indonesia but forbidding SSM at home
The news from Indonesia gave me a jolt. We, a nation that routinely legislates against human rights, have “serious concerns” about another nation’s violations. While we do not condemn SSM with a cane, we do so with a fountain pen.
Alt-facts: How Facebook actually helps fake news
Facebook has introduced measures to curb fake news, but unfortunately, those measures actually embolden the spread of fake news with users worldwide flipping a middle finger to the censor.
Want to look forever young? Start looking miserable now
The fountain of youth does exist. Unfortunately, its true location lies on the borders of the duckface.
Facebook is shrinking our brains: Narrow-minded study
It’s official. Those who compulsively check Facebook, or farm the shallow fruit of the blue thumb, are operating under reduced brain function.
Face(book) the facts: Paranoia-proofing the online you
Yes, the online world is the fountain of knowledge, but it is also a wretched hive of scum and villainy. Here’s how to keep your virtue.