Education advocates split as state board nears vote on new social studies standards
Education advocates are sharply divided as the Texas State Board of Education prepares to vote on rewritten social studies ...
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Why Texas’ Fight Over Social Studies Standards Has National Consequences
The Texas State Board of Education is poised to vote on a new set of controversial social studies standards this week.
Why community engagement is a smart strategy for business growth
We love this story from a client: One spring morning, a group of employees approached their manager with an idea that would eventually strengthen both company culture and community visibility. They ...
Digital Engagement and Political Participation Among Youth
Youth engagement in politics has been profoundly transformed by the rise of digital media. Online platforms offer unprecedented opportunities for young citizens to access information, express opinions ...
Ask HN: Is there a quiet market for 'no enforced AI' dev jobs?
It seems to me that the dissenting voices from software engineers burned out after having the AI hype shoved down their throats have been growing louder lately. Just this week I read several posts both here (e.g. [1], [2]) and on Reddit (e.g. [3], [4]) with hundreds of comments from devs who have long moved past skepticism and ambivalence into one or more of the five stages of grief.That's not to say they're the majority by any means: the "I am 100x more productive with AI,"
Ask HN: Is AI dumbing us down?
I know that almost all technology is a double edged sword. When used correctly, it can elevate you more than ever possible before. Conversely, it can also destroy your ability to live a meaningful life.Calculators allowed us to do math quickly but there were people who used to do everything by hand and “Calculator” used to be a job title.Google mapped every single nook of the world and put it in an app but now almost no one knows the how to get anywhere without it.Phones/social media allowe
Ask HN: Have the founders of Palentir and Anduril ever read Tolkien?
The Lord of the Rings famously includes very strong thematic critiques of industrialization and technological encroachment into everyday life.[0] Tolkien portrays the titular relics, as well as many of the other magical artifacts in Middle Earth like the palentiri, as tools of evil, destruction, and environmental devastation. Tolkien cited his upbringing in the rapidly industrializing English Midlands and his experiences in World War I as major influences, and used the typical Arthurian framing
2000 for a tweet, 4000 for a reel: Anirudh Ravichander exposes paid and manufactured social media and reel culture
Anirudh Ravichander unveils his independent single "Aravindh," exploring pop and hip-hop beyond film music. The track honors ...
Labour ‘must not be given power to pick trustworthy media’
Tories point to ‘significant risk of political bias’ if ministers decide which news outlets are promoted online ...
UK considers forcing social media firms to prioritise trusted news
LONDON, June 22 (Reuters) - Britain is considering forcing social media companies to prioritise what the government called trusted news sources as part of its broader push to tighten regulation of the ...
Tech firms had 'enough time' says Nandy, ahead of social media announcement
The prime minister is expected to announce measures on protecting teenagers online on Monday.
The social media ban is driven by moral panic. It won’t protect girls but fail them
As Keir Starmer announced his new social media ban for under 16s last week, the internet reacted with praise. There was a ...
Pickleball, Tennis, Soccer: How Social Sports Keep You Mentally and Physically Young
Joining social sports like pickleball, tennis, and swimming may help slow the effects of aging and improve longevity by exercising your brain and body.
RETRACTED ARTICLE: Social robots for child development: research hotspots, topic modeling, and collaborations
Social robots are increasingly used to support children’s cognitive, emotional, and social development, yet systematic research on overarching themes remains limited. This study addresses the gap with a bibliometric analysis of 5688 publications (2013–2023), leveraging Bibliometrix, VOSviewer, and Tableau. Results show a steady increase in publications, with a notable rise in the last decade due to advancements in AI and robotics. Key research areas identified include robotics education, human-robot interaction, STEM education, and the use of robots for children with disabilities. Emerging trends focus on preschool education, inclusivity, and classroom teaching. Four themes, including motor, niche, emerging/disappearing, and basic, highlight creativity development and AI integration as under-researched. The U.S. leads geographically, followed by China and Europe, revealing disparities between regions. These findings underscore the need for greater global collaboration to better integrate social robots into child development and therapy.
Talking edible robot deepens human perception of food culture and ethics
A research group led by Associate Professor Yoshihiro Nakata from the Graduate School of Informatics and Engineering at the University of Electro-Communications, Japan, in collaboration with ...
Psychologists should study basic social cognition processes within the context of sexual interactions
Research in psychology has long underscored the significance of contextual influence on social cognition processes and behavior. However, the exploration of sexual interactions as a unique context affecting these processes has largely been neglected by previous research, despite their prominent role in our daily lives and potentially consequential outcomes. We outline the relevance of various basic social cognition processes to sexual interactions and propose a line of research integrating theoretical insights and methodologies from social cognition research with those from sex and relationship research. We elaborate on theoretical and applied contributions to both fields. Applying social cognition theories, concepts, and methodologies to the context of sexual interactions can lead to a better understanding of the dynamics and outcomes of sexual interactions. Likewise, considering the context of sexual interactions can better inform knowledge of the domain specificity of social cognition.
If teens leave social media, gaming could become their next digital hangout
Proposals by several Indian states to restrict social media access for users under 16 could disrupt the gaming industry’s marketing playbook while reshaping how young users interact online. Industry ...
8 New Relationship Terms Everyone Is Using in 2026
With the linear rise of social media, modern dating vocabulary is always evolving, which leads to the introduction of new ...
Social Media Marketing and Brand Equity Dynamics
Social media marketing has transformed the manner in which organisations cultivate and manage brand equity, the composite value derived from consumer perceptions, associations and loyalty. By ...
Psilocybin shows context-dependent effects on social behavior and inflammation in female mice
Researchers led by Dr. Claire Foldi at Monash University have discovered that psilocybin, the psychoactive compound found in magic mushrooms, produces subtle but distinct effects on social behavior ...