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trustworthiness

How Our Past Shapes Who We Trust

December 22, 2025

Ever wondered why we instantly trust some strangers but not others? It turns out, our past experiences play a big role in shaping these quick judgments. Researchers wanted to find out how our brains use past knowledge to decide who seems trustworthy. They looked into something called stimulus gener

health

The Human Touch in Medical AI: Building Trust Beyond Tech

June 2, 2025

The idea of trust in artificial intelligence (AI) is super important when it comes to medicine. Most people focus on the tech side, like making sure the AI is fair and can explain its decisions. But there's more to it than just the code. Trust in medical AI also depends on people and the world aroun

science

How We Judge What's Real: The Science Behind Trusting News

May 15, 2025

Trust is a big deal. It's not just about who you hang out with. It's also about what you read and hear. Figuring out what's true and what's not can be tough. This is especially true in today's world. There's so much information out there. Some of it is straight-up lies. Other times, it's just biased

crime

Emotions in the Court: How Danish Legal Professionals Judge Victims

January 2, 2025

Imagine standing in a Danish courtroom, waiting for a verdict. You might think the focus is on facts and evidence. But researchers found something else. They studied how Danish legal professionals judge the trustworthiness of victims based on their emotional expressions. Picture this: emotional show

crime

The Surprising Impact of Looks on Guilt Judgments

December 16, 2024

Imagine being in a courtroom, but instead of listening to evidence, you're looking at someone's face. Sounds strange, right? Well, that's what scientists did in an experiment. They showed people pictures of men and asked if they looked guilty or innocent. The twist? Some faces were attractive, some