Knowledge emerges from understanding how ideas relate to each other. LLMs operate on these contextual relationships, linking concepts in potentially novel ways—what you might call a type of non-human “reasoning” through pattern recognition. Whether the resulting linkages the AI model outputs are useful depends on how you prompt it and whether you can recognize when the LLM has produced a …
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Summary: For 40 years, the Big Five personality model has dominated psychology, but new research suggests it may be incomplete. Using taxonomic graph analysis, researchers mapped personality from the ground up, uncovering new meta-traits and traits not captured by the Big Five. The study’s bottom-up method highlights complex relationships between personality items, leading to a richer, more precise hierarchy. Beyond …
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A controversial personality has made a shocking claim regarding the passing of WWE legend Hulk Hogan. The Hulkster passed away on July 24 due to a reported heart attack. However, doubts have been raised about the circumstances of his death. Hulk’s daughter, Brooke Hogan, has questioned why no autopsy was performed and even alleged negligence from the hospital staff where …
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GPT-5 seems fine; the more interesting questions are about the ChatGPT product and OpenAI’s tradeoffs. Subscribe to Stratechery Plus for full access. $15 / month or $150 / year With Stratechery Plus you get access to the subscriber-only Stratechery Update and Stratechery Interviews, and the Sharp Tech, Sharp China, Dithering, Greatest of All Talk, and Asianometry podcasts. Stratechery UpdateSubstantial analysis …
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When it comes to bedtime routines, people fall into two camps: those who can’t stand even a thin sheet in warm weather, and those who can’t drift off without being fully cocooned, no matter how sweltering it gets. How blankets make some people feel Experts say this isn’t just about personal comfort. The urge to sleep under a blanket, even …
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Some children are hardwired to overeat appealing and artificial ultra-processed foods linked to diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and depression. They are born with what scientists call a strong food reward drive, an intense biological pull toward eating that makes them feel hungrier, eat faster, and struggle to feel full. Their brains are wired to seek out food more aggressively. While …
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Summary: New research highlights how parasitic infections can alter brain chemistry and behavior in humans. Toxoplasma gondii, among others, appears to manipulate dopamine and immune responses, increasing risk-taking, impulsivity, and aggression. These changes may benefit the parasite by promoting behaviors that aid its survival and transmission. The findings raise important questions about the role of infections in mental health, violence, …
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A new study suggests that the secret to exercise motivation may lie in your personality type. The findings could help tailor exercise programs to your personality, increasing the odds you’ll work out… and enjoy it. Here’s what top experts want you to know. For some people, the idea of getting after it at the gym is the absolute last thing …
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It is inherent in human nature to consider a thing untrue if one does not like it.” — Sigmund Freud Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is one of the most frequently diagnosed personality disorders (Figure).1 Nevertheless, BPD continues to present a significant challenge due to its intricate nature, diverse clinical presentations, and the inherent difficulties encountered in treating patients. BPD is …
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