Social Sciences
Can AI have morality? Philosophy weighs in
As the influence of artificial intelligence grows, so do the ethical questions that surround it.This post was originally published on this site
Social Sciences
Social Sciences
From grooming gangs to Virginia Giuffre, this is the common thread in abuse
Two stories of abuse have repeatedly captured the nation’s attention. The first relates to Prince Andrew’s friendship with financier Jeffrey Epstein, even after Epstein was convicted for sex offenses. The second is the group-based child […]
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‘Minimalist’ lifestyles may not effectively tackle overconsumption. Can performance management help?
Overconsumption of material goods is a problem with significant consequences, from environmental crises—it’s a key driver of resource depletion—to diminished personal well-being—it can lead to a host of mental health challenges. One popular answer to […]
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Racial disparities persist in victim compensation for homicide survivors
Families of Black homicide victims are more likely to file victim compensation claims but face disproportionately high denial rates, according to a Rutgers Health study.This post was originally published on this site
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How social norms evolved over time and differ across countries
When humans interact with each other and engage in everyday activities, they typically follow various undefined rules, also known as social norms. These rules include things like greeting acquaintances in specific ways upon meeting them, […]
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Romantic partner status determines changes in fertility desires, study finds
Research involving Pompeu Fabra University has explored the relationship between having or not having a romantic partner with changes in fertility desires in Japan. The study, which involved Ryohei Mogi, a researcher at the University’s […]
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Latest arrests may just be the ‘tip of the iceberg’ of pervasive sports gambling problem, experts say
A sweeping gambling probe has resulted in the arrests of NBA player Terry Rozier, former player Damon Jones and Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups.This post was originally published on this site
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Successful career women still shoulder the majority of the ‘mental load’ at home
Women do the majority of “thinking work” in households, regardless of their employment status or how much they earn, new research has confirmed.This post was originally published on this site
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Cash assistance drastically reduces tenants’ likelihood of eviction and homelessness, according to ongoing study
What happens when small monthly cash payments are provided to low-income tenants in unstable housing situations?This post was originally published on this site
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A food tax shift could save lives—without a price hike in the average shopping basket
More expensive steak, cheaper tomatoes, but the same total cost for the average basket of groceries at the supermarket. A comprehensive study, led by researchers from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden, has analyzed the […]