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Arc Raiders: a shooter that sparks connection over combat
gaming1 month ago

Arc Raiders: a shooter that sparks connection over combat

Arc Raiders, Embark Studios’ late‑year extraction shooter, has unexpectedly become a social experiment: while the game is built around high‑stakes PvP, many players cooperate, talk through proximity chat, and even ally to fight AI Arcs. About 30% pursue cooperation, 30% PvP, and 40% a mix; roughly one in five players never kills another raider. The Matriarch encounter can trigger instant cross‑squad teamwork, prompting developers to consider how to maintain challenge when players choose connection over conflict and drawing interest from criminologists and neurologists into the real‑world implications of these digital interactions.

via The Guardian|
#arc-raiders#cooperation#extraction-shooter
Primate same-sex behavior widespread, hinting at social roles in evolution
science4 months ago

Primate same-sex behavior widespread, hinting at social roles in evolution

A Nature Ecology & Evolution study synthesizes data showing same-sex sexual behavior in 59 nonhuman primates (including bonobos, chimpanzees and macaques) with repeated instances in 23 species, suggesting such behavior helps reduce social tension, build bonds, and manage competition under environmental stress—driven by genetics and context rather than reproduction, though not all species are equally studied.

via NBC News|
#animal-behavior#evolution#primates
technology5 months ago

Rob Pike Criticizes GenAI

Rob Pike criticizes the use of AI-generated thank-you emails, viewing them as disrespectful and a marketing gimmick that undermines genuine human interaction. The article discusses broader concerns about AI's role in society, including environmental impact, intellectual property, and the authenticity of AI communication, emphasizing that AI tools lack agency and should not replace sincere human effort.

via Hacker News|
#ai#email-spam#genai
Why Kids Are Shouting ‘6-7’ and Teachers Are Banning It
society7 months ago

Why Kids Are Shouting ‘6-7’ and Teachers Are Banning It

The '6-7' meme, a nonsensical phrase popular among kids, serves as a social bonding tool and a symbol of belonging, despite its lack of meaning. It originated from viral songs and gestures, and while teachers try to curb its use, it persists as a form of playful resistance and group identity. The phenomenon highlights how youth language evolves and functions within social groups, even if it frustrates adults.

via CNN|
#6-7#kids#language
"One Cringeworthy Conversation Ended Our Friendship"
personal-essay2 years ago

"One Cringeworthy Conversation Ended Our Friendship"

The author recounts how a cringeworthy conversation with her white friend Kim, who marveled at attending a Black wedding, changed their relationship forever. This incident highlights the challenges and nuances of interracial friendships, where Black individuals often navigate white spaces and cultural misunderstandings. The author contrasts this with her more balanced and respectful relationships with other white friends and her white boyfriend, emphasizing the importance of mutual cultural appreciation and effort in maintaining true interracial friendships.

via HuffPost|
#cultural-sensitivity#interracial-friendships#personal-essay
"Embracing Uncertainty: A New Framework for Making Sense of History"
science-and-technology2 years ago

"Embracing Uncertainty: A New Framework for Making Sense of History"

A new framework proposed by researchers suggests using stochastic processes to analyze historical datasets, treating historical shifts as probabilistic rather than deterministic. This approach aims to unify different perspectives on historical evolution and could reveal surprising patterns that have gone unnoticed in previous models. By incorporating uncertainty and randomness, the framework aims to remove potential interpretive biases and allow the data itself to identify how human social groups evolve, potentially leading to unanticipated revelations. The researchers hope that this data-driven approach will provide new tools for finding patterns in historical records and align investigations of human history with other historical sciences.

via Phys.org|
#archaeological-data#history#science-and-technology
"Stone Age Genetic Strategy for Inbreeding Avoidance Revealed"
archaeologygenetics2 years ago

"Stone Age Genetic Strategy for Inbreeding Avoidance Revealed"

A genetic study of Stone Age burial sites in Western Europe suggests that hunter-gatherer communities deliberately lived together in distinct social units to avoid inbreeding, despite the coexistence of Neolithic farming communities. The study, led by researchers from Uppsala University and French institutions, analyzed the genomes of individuals buried at iconic sites in France, revealing that the groups were generally not closely related and showed no signs of inbreeding. The findings provide new insights into the social dynamics of the last Stone Age hunter-gatherer populations in Western Europe.

via Phys.org|
#archaeologygenetics#genetic-study#hunter-gatherers
"The Impact of Likability on Learning and Memory Retention"
cognitive-neuroscience2 years ago

"The Impact of Likability on Learning and Memory Retention"

A recent study in cognitive neuroscience reveals that our ability to learn and make connections between information is significantly influenced by our feelings towards the person presenting the information. Participants were found to be more adept at remembering and connecting information when it was presented by personas they liked, potentially leading to the reinforcement of polarized beliefs within social groups. The study sheds light on how our social biases might extend into our cognitive processes, particularly memory integration, and suggests that favored groups can provide information that aligns with our pre-existing beliefs, potentially reinforcing polarized viewpoints.

via PsyPost|
#biased-information#cognitive-neuroscience#cognitive-processes