Design by Introspection
Explore a new programming paradigm called Design by Introspection, focusing on optionality, introspection, and elastic composition to build powerful and flexible software components.
The Psychology of Social Engineering
Explore psychological tactics in social engineering, from advertising tricks to phishing techniques. Learn to recognize and defend against manipulation in various contexts.
The Erlang Ecosystem
Explore Erlang's history, design principles, and ecosystem. Learn about its concurrency model, error handling, and scalability for distributed systems, plus new languages in the Erlang environment.
The Psychology of Social Engineering
Explore psychological tactics in social engineering, from scams to mind hacks. Learn underhanded techniques for persuasion and manipulation in various contexts.
The Beauty of Stupid Ideas
Explore unconventional coding ideas and their unexpected benefits. Learn why pursuing "stupid" projects can lead to valuable insights, skill development, and innovation in software engineering.
An AI with an Agenda - How Our Cognitive Biases Leak Into Machine Learning
Explores how human cognitive biases can infiltrate AI and machine learning models, offering strategies to mitigate these issues and create more objective, ethical algorithms.
Networking at Conferences for Autistic People and Introverts
Practical strategies for effective networking at conferences tailored for introverts and individuals with autism, focusing on building valuable connections and overcoming social challenges.
How to Steal an Election
Explore data science techniques for influencing populations and elections, covering prediction markets, segmentation, voter fraud, and psychological manipulation strategies.
Cognitive Biases in Software Development
Explore common cognitive biases in software development teams and learn strategies to overcome misconceptions, improving problem-solving and decision-making processes.
5 Tips for Cultivating EQ in the Workplace
Discover practical strategies for developing emotional intelligence at work, enhancing self-awareness, and building stronger professional relationships to manage stress and improve overall workplace dynamics.
UX Design Fundamentals - What Do Your Users Really See
Explore key UX design principles, including Gestalt theory, visual processing, and user perception, to create more effective and user-friendly application interfaces.
Building Great Teams
Strategies for creating a thriving team culture, hiring the right people, and managing behavior to build and maintain an exceptional team throughout its lifecycle.
Cognitive Biases in Software Development
Explore common cognitive biases in software development teams and learn strategies to overcome misconceptions, improving problem-solving and decision-making processes.
The Strange Politics of Disgust
Explore the intriguing link between disgust sensitivity and political leanings through psychological experiments and surveys, revealing unexpected connections in human behavior.
Kids Need Structure
Colin Powell shares personal insights on supporting children's early development through community involvement and a sense of responsibility.
Your Brain on Video Games
Explore the surprising cognitive benefits of action video games, including improved learning, focus, and multitasking abilities, as revealed by cognitive researcher Daphne Bavelier.
Social Animal
Explore cognitive science insights on human nature, challenging individual-centric views and revealing implications for economics, politics, and self-understanding.
A Girl Who Demanded School
Inspiring story of Kakenya Ntaiya's journey from traditional Maasai life to education advocate, highlighting her determination to build a school for girls in her community and empower future generations.
Why We Choke Under Pressure - and How to Avoid It
Discover the science behind choking under pressure and learn effective strategies to perform at your best in high-stress situations, presented by cognitive scientist Sian Leah Beilock.
A Love Letter to Realism in a Time of Grief
Explorando la tensión entre aceptación y esperanza en tiempos difíciles, Mark Pollock y Simone George comparten su innovador trabajo para curar la parálisis y ofrecen una perspectiva única sobre cómo enfrentar la adversidad.
The Surprising Science of Alpha Males
Primatologist Frans de Waal challenges common misconceptions about alpha males, revealing unexpected traits like generosity and empathy, while drawing parallels to human leadership and power dynamics.