Does AI Stop Us From Experiencing Serendipity?
When I lived in central London, one of my favorite activities was to "bimble". In other words, I'd like to walk around with no real purpose or intention.| The Horizons Tracker
It’s well known that living near green spaces—like parks and trees—can be good for your health. That includes health during pregnancy. But a new study from Drexel University’s Dornsife School of Public Health takes this idea further. It looks not just at existing trees, but at newly planted ones, and finds that these, too, may […]| The Horizons Tracker
Fifty years of economic shifts have hit some Americans harder than others—especially people without college degrees. A new study from the University of Michigan finds that in places where the economy has stalled, less-educated adults are not only sicker but also dying younger. The research looked at how large-scale economic changes—like globalization and automation—have affected […]| The Horizons Tracker
A recent study from Georgia State University has revealed a troubling truth about crowdfunding platforms: racial bias plays a significant role in whether a campaign succeeds or fails. Analyzing over 4,100 campaigns, the researchers found that Black beneficiaries are penalized when expressing emotion—an ironic twist, given that emotional storytelling is often considered key to successful […]| The Horizons Tracker
Workers in industrialized nations have been taking home a shrinking share of the income their labor helps generate—and a new study from BerkeleyHaas sheds light on why. Drawing on data from six countries over two decades, the research identifies the biggest culprits: technological change, globalization, and market concentration, with intellectual property growth playing a smaller […]| The Horizons Tracker
Fact-checking plays a crucial role in pushing back against online misinformation. But for corrections to work, people need to pay attention to them. A common assumption is that we’re more likely to listen when corrections come from someone who shares our political beliefs. A new study suggests that’s not quite right. Researchers at the University […]| The Horizons Tracker
CEO pay is supposed to encourage good decisions and stronger performance. However, a new study from Virginia Tech suggests that a popular pay model may have the opposite effect. The study finds that value-based equity grants—where executives get a fixed dollar amount of stock—can reduce motivation, discourage risk-taking, and lead to less innovation. The researchers […]| The Horizons Tracker
New research from the University of Florida offers a simple way to break free from feeling powerless at work: change how you think about the situation. Instead of seeing it as a dead end, see it as a chance to learn or grow. The study shows that people who feel powerless often fall into a […]| The Horizons Tracker
When I lived in central London, one of my favorite activities was to "bimble". In other words, I'd like to walk around with no real purpose or intention.| The Horizons Tracker
Published September 6, 2021 at 1051 × 701 in The Conditions That Help Social Enterprises Survive | The Horizons Tracker
Students have long taken advantage of digital tools to help them study, with the likes of Chegg often essential aids for many students. Such platforms provide help when students face challenges. As with all digital tools, of course, they can offer both valid assistance for ethical students at the same time as offering the answer […]| The Horizons Tracker
More Americans are deciding they don’t want to become parents. New research from Michigan State University, based on national survey data and supported by findings from the Pew Research Center, shows a steady rise in the number of adults who say they never want children. In 2002, just 14% of American adults without children said […]| The Horizons Tracker
It’s a familiar narrative: the high of landing a new client, the low of losing one; the rush of inspiration, the weight of burnout. For many| The Horizons Tracker
Published June 2, 2023 at 959 × 613 in The Growth In Skills-Based Recruitment | The Horizons Tracker
Most careers follow a simple rule: you need to walk before you can run. A computer programmer must learn basic maths before writing code. A nurse needs| The Horizons Tracker
Amid the debate around generative AI's impact on the workplace, much of the discussion revolves around productivity. Some argue that AI is making| The Horizons Tracker
Published December 2, 2022 at 2560 × 1703 in Firms Should Highlight Their Diversity To Attract Talent | The Horizons Tracker
Personal referrals remain a key part of landing a job, as they not only give the hiring manager an insider to vouch for a candidate, but also often allow| The Horizons Tracker
Most of us know the feeling: you share an idea in a meeting, only to hear someone else repeat it later as if it were their own. Or worse, someone takes| The Horizons Tracker
Published August 19, 2019 at 700 × 350 in How Stories Can Undermine Facts | The Horizons Tracker
Most of us play different roles in life. At work, we might be a manager or a technician. At home, we could be a parent, a partner, or a sports fan. With| The Horizons Tracker
Confidence has obvious benefits in the workplace, but many of us lack it, even when we really shouldn't. Indeed, research from University College London| The Horizons Tracker
Published April 19, 2019 at 1000 × 666 in The Impact Pension Payments Have On Life Expectancy | The Horizons Tracker
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Young people often think they won’t live very long. Older people tend to believe they’ll live longer than they probably will. Both beliefs, new research| The Horizons Tracker
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Psychological safety is a condition in which human beings feel (1) included, (2) safe to learn, (3) safe to contribute, and (4) safe to challenge the| The Horizons Tracker
