Internet Psychologist
Do you ever go to work full of excitement? When you open that office door, are you brimming with joy and eager anticipation? Or are you already frustrated, annoyed and anxious about what the day might bring? These are just a few of the many emotions that can be experienced in the workplace. However, if … Read more
The other day, I was at a meeting where we were warned about falling into the trap of believing everything AI tells us. AI frequently “hallucinates”, we were told. Indeed, artificial intelligence can make things up. But guess what, so can human beings. Indeed, the notion that AI hallucinates “all the time” is a made-up … Read more
On Thursday morning, as I travelled to work, I have to admit that I was not paying full attention to the interviews on the radio. However, one suddenly caught my ear when the reporter told the interviewee, “That’s just crazy”. It turned out that the individual was a football fan who had travelled to Amsterdam … Read more
On the first day of my break, I was invited to take part in the celebrations of my friend Derek Arden’s fifth year of “Monday Night Live”. When the COVID lockdown started, Derek began a weekly live business and self-improvement Zoom call, as an experiment. He invited all his friends and business contacts. He had … Read more
It hardly seems a year since the excitement of having the Eurovision Song Contest hosted in Liverpool. Well, here we are 12 months later, and there is no less excitement in the Jones household even though the competition has moved on to Malmo, Sweden. Tonight, I’ll be one of the 200 million people watching the … Read more
With Artificial Intelligence (AI) becoming increasingly prevalent in various aspects of our lives, it is a good idea to delve into the psychological mechanisms that underpin its development and application. Understanding how AI interacts with human behaviour, emotions, and decision-making processes can shape the way we design, regulate, and utilise this powerful technology. Psychologists play … Read more
Millions of people did not wake up for work this week because Apple failed to make the alarm on their iPhones work correctly. This is not good news for the company, which reported a record fall in sales this week for the past year. I am fond of telling people that, one day, Apple will … Read more
Last night, I watched the satirical TV panel show “Have I Got News For You?” which showed a clip that had me chuckling. It was the Fox News presenter Jesse Watters suggesting that Donald Trump’s trial was unfair because the judge was making the defendant sit down all day. No, it’s not a joke. April … Read more
With the rapid advancement of technology, artificial intelligence (AI) has seamlessly integrated into our daily lives, revolutionising how we interact with machines. From virtual assistants like Siri to the emergence of self-driving cars, AI has become an indispensable part of modern society. Understanding the psychological implications of this widespread adoption is crucial for shaping our … Read more
I am running the risk this week of being disciplined at work. If my boss reads this (and she often does) she will discover I have done something naughty. Recently, I posted a picture on social media of her speaking at a conference. But before I uploaded the image, I “enhanced” it. My phone has … Read more
British history buffs will know that it is 490 years ago today that Henry VIII severed ties with the Roman Catholic Church, setting up the Church of England. The sole reason for doing this was so that he could rid himself of his wife, Katherine of Aragon. The Pope would not grant Henry an annulment … Read more
Over the past couple of weeks, politicians in the UK have been suggesting that smartphones should be banned for children. And if that can’t happen, they want access to social media switched off for youngsters. British politicians are not alone. There have been similar calls in the USA, Spain, France, and China. People are realising … Read more
Last night I was driving home from work when I became rather annoyed by the driver of the car behind me. He (it must have been a bloke) was right up my rear end, clearly wanting to get past. I was in the outside lane of the dual carriageway, passing slower traffic to my left. … Read more
Much of this week in the UK has been dominated by the unedifying display of men talking about how big things are. Male politician, after male politician, was lining up on TV and radio to predict the size of the majority of votes their side was likely to get. They were in a kerfuffle about … Read more
It’s been a dramatic week, hasn’t it? It all started with the shock announcement that after 27 years together, Tiger Woods was parting company with Nike. Then a Boeing 737 lost a fuselage panel mid-air, causing a rather obvious need for an emergency landing. I’m predicting that will become a Hollywood movie before long, as … Read more