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How a perceived lack of traditional values makes minorities seem younger

How a perceived lack of traditional values makes minorities seem younger

Published by José Betancourt

People tend to stereotype sexual minorities and Black men as unusually young, an assumption driven by a shared cultural belief that these groups lack traditional values. This overlapping set of perceptions functions to paint certain demographics as inherent threats to the social order. The research was published in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology. In the early 1970s, sociologist Stanley Cohen popularized the term “folk devils” to describe groups targeted by media-driven moral panic. Cohen analyzed how dominant institutions focused on youth subcultures, turning them into symbols of societal decay. Through these portrayals, young people were framed as actively rejecting established norms and threatening the existing social fabric. New York University Abu Dhabi psychology researcher Jaime L. Napier and her colleagues suspected that similar societal forces shape modern stereotypes of adult minority groups. They predicted that other marginalized populations would be stereotyped in age-related ways because of parallel cultural assumptions about their core values. Previous psychological studies have often focused on a single element of identity at a time, looking at race or gender in …

Claude Design vs Traditional Wireframing : A 2026 Guide

Claude Design vs Traditional Wireframing : A 2026 Guide

Published by skeptic

Claude Design, developed by Anthropic Labs, offers a conversational AI platform for creative workflows. Built on the Claude Opus 4.7 engine, it enables users to generate prototypes, wireframes and mockups by describing their ideas in natural language. Eliot Prince highlights features such as real-time editing and brand asset integration, which help users align designs with project goals. For instance, the ability to upload custom fonts and color palettes ensures outputs match specific brand identities without requiring extensive manual adjustments. Explore this breakdown to learn how to use real-time collaboration features to manage feedback and revisions efficiently. Gain insight into the platform’s automated systems for producing cohesive designs and discover how to incorporate contextual data to improve project accuracy. These practical takeaways will help you navigate key aspects of Claude Design for a more streamlined creative process. Core Features That Simplify Design TL;DR Key Takeaways : Claude Design, powered by the Claude Opus 4.7 engine, enables users to create prototypes, wireframes and mockups through conversational inputs, streamlining the design process. Key features include real-time editing, brand …

Psychedelic therapy and traditional antidepressants show similar results under open-label conditions

Psychedelic therapy and traditional antidepressants show similar results under open-label conditions

Published by José Betancourt

A recent study published in JAMA Psychiatry suggests that psychedelic therapy may not be significantly more effective than standard antidepressants for treating depression when both are compared under similar conditions. The findings provide evidence that the impressive results seen in earlier psychedelic trials might be influenced by study design rather than the unique chemical properties of the drugs themselves. This research helps clarify expectations around new mental health treatments and highlights the importance of fair comparisons in medical science. Psychedelic therapy combines psychological support with the supervised use of mind-altering substances like psilocybin, which is the active ingredient in “magic” mushrooms. Patients typically undergo preparatory therapy sessions before taking the drug in a controlled clinical environment. They then attend follow-up sessions to help them process the experience. Scientists conducted this study to address a major methodological problem in psychedelic research known as functional unblinding. In standard clinical trials, neither the patient nor the doctor knows who receives the real drug and who receives an inactive placebo. This blinding process helps prevent a patient’s expectations from …

There may not be a Christian revival, but Britain’s traditional churches aren’t doomed

There may not be a Christian revival, but Britain’s traditional churches aren’t doomed

Published by Sam Flores

In the same week that a new archbishop of Canterbury was installed, YouGov admitted that a poll suggesting there was a “quiet revival” of Christianity was a dud. It had been inflated by fraudulent results and should be ignored. To those of us who study the bigger picture of religion in Britain, this comes as no surprise. There are good reasons to doubt that Britain is experiencing a Christian revival today – but that does not mean it is dying out. Read more: Is there really a religious revival in England? Why I’m sceptical of a new report To understand what is happening in Britain, it is helpful to compare it with the US, which has has long been viewed as exceptionally religious in comparison. Recent evidence suggests something less clear-cut. In a major recent study, sociologist Christian Smith assembles the data. In the 1970s and ’80s, only around one in ten Americans identified as “nonreligious”. But from 1991, the proportion of people who identify as such has risen steeply, reaching 29% in 2021. Today, …

AI can generate images that are just as effective at triggering human emotions as traditional photographs

AI can generate images that are just as effective at triggering human emotions as traditional photographs

Published by José Betancourt

A recent study provides evidence that artificial intelligence can successfully generate customized images designed to trigger specific human emotions. The findings suggest that these computer-generated pictures work just as well as traditional photographs, while offering the added benefit of being adaptable to different cultures, ages, and genders. The research was published in the journal Advances in Methods and Practices in Psychological Science. Generative AI refers to computer systems that can create new content, such as text or pictures, based on simple written instructions. Scientists often use collections of photographs to study human emotions, a process known as affect induction. By showing participants specific images, researchers can reliably trigger feelings like fear, joy, or disgust in a laboratory setting. This allows scientists to study how emotions influence human behavior and decision making. However, older image collections have started to show their age. Many traditional photographs suffer from low resolution or feature outdated fashion styles that might distract participants from the intended emotion. Existing image databases also tend to lack cultural diversity. Most traditional photos feature Western …

Liquid-cooled AI systems expose the limits of traditional storage architecture

Liquid-cooled AI systems expose the limits of traditional storage architecture

Published by skeptic

Presented by Solidigm Liquid cooling is rewriting the rules of AI infrastructure, but most deployments have not fully crossed the line. GPUs and CPUs have moved to liquid cooling, while storage has depended on airflow, creating an operationally inefficient hybrid architecture. What appears to be a pragmatic transition strategy is, in practice, a structural liability. “A hybrid cooling approach is an operationally inefficient situation,” explains Hardeep Singh, thermal-mechanical hardware team manager at Solidigm. “You’re paying for and maintaining two entirely separate, expensive cooling infrastructures, and could be exposed to the worst-of-both-world’s problems.” While liquid cooling requires pumps, fluid manifolds, and coolant distribution units (CDUs), air-cooled components require CRAC units, cold aisles, and evaporative cooling towers. Organizations moving to a hybrid solution by just adding some liquid cooling are absorbing the cost premium without capturing the full TCO benefit. The thermal physics makes things worse. Bulky liquid-cooling cold plates, thick hoses, and manifolds physically obstruct airflow inside the GPU server chassis. This concentrates thermal stress on the remaining air-cooled components, including storage drives, memory, and network …

11 Traditional Habits That Were Common In The 60s & 70s That Are Now Seen As ‘Rude’ By Most Of Gen Z

11 Traditional Habits That Were Common In The 60s & 70s That Are Now Seen As ‘Rude’ By Most Of Gen Z

Published by Jenni Sidey

With over half of Gen Zers believing that traditional norms in society are now “outdated,” according to a Bigeye study, it’s not surprising that there’s such a profound difference between the lifestyles, values, and priorities of young people and their older counterparts. From life goals to family styles and workplace relationships, social norms are prone to change. While Gen Z and other young people continue to craft their own expectations and social norms to fit their lifestyles, there are many things they’re leaving behind. For example, many traditional habits common in the 60s and 70s are now seen as “rude” by most Gen Zers and are being replaced with more personalized, unique alternatives. Here are 11 traditional habits that were common in the 60s and 70s that are now seen as ‘rude’ by most of Gen Z 1. Stopping by someone’s house unannounced Krakenimages.com | Shutterstock.com While community, neighborly interactions, and social conversations were relatively prioritized as a part of everyday life without limits for older generations, Gen Z believes social energy is a limited resource. They’re …

‘Traditional values’ and ‘religious freedom’ used to erode human rights – Freedom of Thought Report – Humanists UK

‘Traditional values’ and ‘religious freedom’ used to erode human rights – Freedom of Thought Report – Humanists UK

Published by Sam Flores

Authoritarian governments are eroding the human rights of minority groups, including the non-religious, women, and LGBT+ people, under the guise of defending ‘traditional values’ and ‘religious freedom’. That is one of the key findings of the 2025 Freedom of Thought Report, the flagship report of Humanists International, which launched this week. This year’s report considered the theme of the right to freedom of religion or belief in a world of rising authoritarianism. It highlights the increasing utilisation of religion as a political tool to advance the ambitions of far-right governments and populist movements to justify suppressing rights and freedoms. In particular, the suppression of rights is often wrapped up in the language of protecting ‘religious freedom’, but is positioned to protect the freedom of one religious group at the expense of others. The Freedom of Thought Report finds that: In 15 countries, state legislation is largely or entirely derived from religious law or by religious authorities In 32 countries, religious or ideological instruction is mandatory in all or most state-funded schools with no secular or …