If you ask the general public about science, you might hear that science is concerned with complex outcomes, preferring these over simplicity. But, although science is often complex, the outcomes,…
After some years running the Embassy, I’ll start sharing weekly newsletters with our subscribers. I’ve been postponing it for too long, but, as the Chinese proverb goes, ”The best time…
If you suspect that responses from generative AI models are biased, this post won't surprise you. Turns out that responses from AI platforms support or oppose specific opinions, depending on…
Have you ever met someone who confidently discussed a topic, only to reveal their limited understanding later? This phenomenon, known as the Dunning-Kruger effect, is more common than you think.…
Critical thinking doesn't require expertise in a particular field. Still, it does hinge on at least one essential requirement when researching topics: questioning conflicts of interest. Before labeling yourself a…
What good is a perfect outcome if no one gets to experience the product? I'm allergic to simplified labels, but I guess you could say I'm a recovering perfectionist. You…
Evidence alone is often insufficient to convince people. You might sit on the most trustworthy data, but guess what? Whoever you’re trying to convince will most likely keep believing the…
Isn't it strange that few highlight how several platforms for long silenced and ridiculed discourse questioning the zoonotic origins (natural transmission between species) of SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19)?…
Have you been fiddling with generative artificial intelligence (AI) lately? ChatGPT has popularized generative AI, and people are typing their fingerprints clean, chatting with their new know-it-all partner. But, although…
The problem with New Year’s resolution – and life goals, in general – is that we often require immediate results. Like Queen, we “want it now.” It’s a prevalent mentality…