The McGurk Effect
he McGurk effect is a compelling demonstration of how we all use visual speech information. The effect shows that we can’t help but integrate visual speech into what we ‘hear’. … Continue reading →
he McGurk effect is a compelling demonstration of how we all use visual speech information. The effect shows that we can’t help but integrate visual speech into what we ‘hear’. … Continue reading →
Common sense would indicate that the better educated a person is, the more likely they are to be open to revising their beliefs in the face of scientific evidence. But it turns out that for some people, exactly the opposite … Continue reading →
Scott Adams, creator of Dilbert, teaches us the magic formula for writing funny stuff. According to Mr. Adams, the core of humor is the 2-of-6 rule. In order for something to be funny, you need at least two of the … Continue reading →
If you believe that intelligence is fluid, you can learn better from mistakes and thereby become (essentially) smarter. If you believe intelligence is fixed, you’re likely to remain as dumb as you are. Read the article by Maria Konnikova at … Continue reading →
Researchers are finding tell-tale signs of a pending tipping point that may apply to systems as widely varied as climate change, local habitats, and brain seizures. One such sign is that the system begins to take longer and longer to … Continue reading →