Can An App Change How We Think About Ourselves At Work?
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
Between 2009 and 2019, researchers from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign tracked both explicit and implicit bias in 33 countries. They found that self-reported prejudice against several stigmatized groups—based on age, race, body weight, skin tone, and sexual orientation—has dropped across the board. But when it comes to implicit bias, which operates below the level […]| 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
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A study from the University of Copenhagen and University College London helps explain why some people feel unsure of their abilities—even when they consistently do things well. The answer lies in how they think about their own thinking, a process known as metacognition. Picture someone starting a new job. At first, everything is unfamiliar. But […]| The Horizons Tracker
Explaining science clearly is vital in today’s world, but it comes with hidden costs—especially for women. A study from the University of Adelaide finds that women in scientific societies take on most of the work involved in communicating science to the public, often without pay, recognition, or career benefits. Scientific societies—non-profit groups that promote research […]| The Horizons Tracker
In a recent article, I looked at how the chatbots that are an increasingly ubiquitous part of the online experience might be subtly manipulating our behavior. With the progress being made by AI growing at such a pace, today is likely to be the smallest impact these bots will have, as growing capabilities encourage organizations […]| The Horizons Tracker
A new study from Yale casts doubt on a popular idea: that good listening helps change people’s minds. While nonjudgmental listening can make conversations feel better—by reducing defensiveness and improving impressions of the speaker—it doesn’t seem to make persuasive arguments more effective. The researchers ran a large field experiment on a polarizing topic: in-state tuition […]| The Horizons Tracker
Too little sleep is a growing problem among working adults, but it’s rarely discussed at work. A study from the University of Vaasa in Finland says this needs to change. Sleep affects how people think, feel, and perform their jobs—and workplaces should take it seriously. Fatigue lowers productivity, weakens decision-making, reduces focus, and makes it […]| The Horizons Tracker
New research from the University of Lausanne finds that white Americans who live in places with high Black poverty are more likely to believe that racial inequality is the fault of Black people themselves—not the result of systemic barriers. These same people are also more likely to believe that racial equality of opportunity already exists. […]| The Horizons Tracker
New research from the University of Vaasa in Finland finds that the way CEOs think and act has a major impact on how small and mid-sized companies build their ability to innovate. The study focused on firms in the food industry and showed how the personal skills of CEOs help shape both day-to-day operations and […]| The Horizons Tracker
Rural areas rely more on manufacturing than cities do, yet they lag behind in global trade. A study from Penn State explores why, identifying innovation capacity—the concentration of workers in inventive jobs and the exchange of ideas across industries—as the key factor. The findings raise questions about whether current federal policies can narrow the rural-urban […]| The Horizons Tracker
“Success” for refugees can often seem as simple as making a good living and becoming economically self-sufficient. A new study from Washington University in St. Louis highlights that for many refugees in the United States, “success” often goes far beyond that. Obviously, that’s not to say that people didn’t regard economic stability, finding a job, […]| The Horizons Tracker
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
