Our Minds in the Second Machine AgeThere is no doubt we are in a remarkably unique point in human history. Technology is advancing at a pace never experienced before — knowledge, learning, entertainment, work, many aspects of life are changing radically from the previous generation. How does this rapid change affect our mental states? How are we dealing with the second machine age psychologically? How is new technology helping or hindering our mental wellbeing? These are some of the questions we want to explore in this department.
As psychedelics gain ground as a potential therapy for mental health disorders, there remains a pressing concern that patients in clinical trials may have adverse effects to the drugs. New research identifies personality traits that have been associated with positive...
At the intersection of human and artificial intelligence and the links of the body with chips and new technologies. like those presented by Elon Musk’s Neuralink. Human-machine hybrids and the physical merge with electronic circuitry (Clark, 2003) bring significant...
How multidisciplinary theory crosses the disciplines of computer engineering and cognitive science. Problem-solving, knowledge representation, and programs, are the tools to build a multidisciplinary theory that crosses the disciplines of computer engineering,...
Smart home technologies are marketed to enhance your home and make life easier. However, UK consumers are not convinced that they can trust the privacy and security of these technologies, a study by WMG, University of Warwick has shown. The ‘smart home’ can be defined...
After 16 years of experience and advanced research across many disciplines the discovery of the first complete A.I Psychotherapy model is today a reality, supported by a series of books that provide a full and advanced academic study. Many published articles to today...
A recent study from the Netherlands suggests that the more similar robots are to humans the more threatening they may be perceived. The robot characters of Star Wars, like the humanoid C-3PO and the overturned-trash-can-with-legs shaped R2-D2, could not be mistaken...
Cognitive behavioural therapy delivered electronically to treat people with depression is more effective than face to face, suggests an evidence review led by McMaster University. Based on randomized control trials, the systematic review and analysis revealed that...
Joanne Pransky World’s First Robotic Psychiatrist® an interview with Mark Sackler n the popular HBO series Westworld, robotic hosts are depicted as being placed into a kind of psychiatric analysis by...
FROM THE ARCHIVES Humanistic AI by David Van Nuys
Dr Inna Khazan is a Clinical Psychologist who specializes in the use of biofeedback and mindfulness for a multitude of health related issues including many psychological ones. She is a trainer and supervisor for pre-doctoral and post-doctoral students in biofeedback...
