@EWDolan

Founder of @PsyPost

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Joined April 2009
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Koenfucius 🔍@koenfuciusSep 30
Higher IQ is correlated with success, but that is often confounded by incentives at school or work (intelligent people might also be working harder). New research suggests high-IQ people are successful also when incentives don’t matter, writes @ewdolan: buff.ly/amv9Ovy
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Koenfucius 🔍@koenfuciusAug 27
Research suggests that people with lower socioeconomic status are less likely to negotiate their compensation and benefits, and more likely to experience a social backlash when they do, writes @ewdolan: buff.ly/J95yPV5
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@PsyPostAug 24
A comprehensive new analysis of friends with benefits relationships reveals that these casual arrangements offer greater sexual variety and lower rates of relationship violence, but come with increased sexual health risks and slightly higher mental… dlvr.it/TV8TZj
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Anyone can check the study themselves. Only 3.1% of the sample prioritized social equity over truth. The majority prioritized truth. But it was a slim majority... 40.5% said "it's complicated."
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@cremieuxrecueilAug 24
This is really sad: When psychology professors are asked whether they'd put the truth before social equity concerns, 66.4% of male professors said yes, but fewer than half of female professors (43%) agreed. In both groups, too many put equity before truth.
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You can learn more here: psypost.org/psychology-profe…

Psychology professors often self-censor on controversial topics, study finds

U.S. psychology professors often self-censor controversial beliefs due to fear of social and professional backlash, despite strong support for academic freedom, according to a recent study.

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@PsyPostAug 23
Do women really multitask better than men? Researchers put both sexes through a rigorous real-world simulation. While they scored the same on most metrics, one difference emerged that explains why men often look like they are struggling. dlvr.it/TV7wGf

New study: Men and women multitask equally well, but men talk less while doing it

Do women really multitask better than men? Researchers put both sexes through a rigorous real-world simulation. While they scored the same on most metrics, one difference emerged that explains why...

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@PsyPostAug 24
Does making a behavior illegal actually make it immoral? According to new research, yes. Simply labeling an action as illegal makes people judge it as more morally wrong even if the law was broken accidentally. dlvr.it/TV8LQT

Breaking the law makes people seem less moral, even when the act is unchanged

Does making a behavior illegal actually make it immoral? According to new research, yes. Simply labeling an action as illegal makes people judge it as more morally wrong even if the law was broken...

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@PsyPostAug 24
When crypto traders are feeling optimistic, they pay less attention to the economy: A study of minute-by-minute crypto trading finds that prices and volume react instantly to U.S. economic reports, but that bullish investor sentiment tends to mute those… dlvr.it/TV8Pjm

When crypto traders are feeling optimistic, they pay less attention to the economy

A study of minute-by-minute crypto trading finds that prices and volume react instantly to U.S. economic reports, but that bullish investor sentiment tends to mute those reactions, weakening return...

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@PsyPostAug 15
When a politician is caught in a sex scandal, their spouse’s reaction can shape the public fallout. A new experiment reveals that voters judge unfaithful candidates far more harshly if their spouse decides to end the marriage. dlvr.it/TV1wk7

Voters punish politicians more for infidelity if their spouse leaves them

When a politician is caught in a sex scandal, their spouse’s reaction can shape the public fallout. A new experiment reveals that voters judge unfaithful candidates far more harshly if their spouse...

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@PsyPostAug 13
A large study of young men in Denmark reveals that growing up with a parent who has a mental illness is linked to slightly lower cognitive scores, but this association shifts dramatically depending on other family hardships. dlvr.it/TV0Jkv

Parental mental illness is linked to lower cognitive scores in young men

A large study of young men in Denmark reveals that growing up with a parent who has a mental illness is linked to slightly lower cognitive scores, but this association shifts dramatically depending...

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@PsyPostAug 14
A new study finds that higher maternal body fat during pregnancy increases systemic inflammation, which in turn predicts greater ADHD symptoms in toddlers. The findings highlight gestational inflammation as a potential pathway shaping early brain… dlvr.it/TV13K1

Higher body fat in pregnancy may influence child ADHD risk through inflammation

A new study finds that higher maternal body fat during pregnancy increases systemic inflammation, which in turn predicts greater ADHD symptoms in toddlers. The findings highlight gestational inflam...

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@PsyPostAug 14
When humans learn new rules, our brains use the exact same evidence-gathering process to make decisions as they do when processing basic physical sensations. A recent study shows that decision-making brain waves adapt to track arbitrary, newly learned… dlvr.it/TV1BTK

Neuroscientists uncover a universal mechanism for human decision making

When humans learn new rules, our brains use the exact same evidence-gathering process to make decisions as they do when processing basic physical sensations. A recent study shows that decision-making...

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@PsyPostAug 8
A systematic review of 49 imaging studies highlights how COVID-19 affects the human brain. Researchers found widespread structural and functional changes in areas responsible for memory, emotion, and attention, providing insight into enduring… dlvr.it/TTwNLS

Brain scans reveal widespread structural and functional changes in patients following COVID-19...

A systematic review of 49 imaging studies highlights how COVID-19 affects the human brain. Researchers found widespread structural and functional changes in areas responsible for memory, emotion, and...

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@PsyPostAug 9
Anorexia nervosa is notoriously difficult to treat, often resisting standard care. Now, a new pilot study suggests that psilocybin therapy, paired with psychological support, could safely help reduce eating disorder symptoms and boost the motivation to… dlvr.it/TTx1Xp

Psilocybin combined with talk therapy shows potential for treating anorexia nervosa

Anorexia nervosa is notoriously difficult to treat, often resisting standard care. Now, a new pilot study suggests that psilocybin therapy, paired with psychological support, could safely help reduce...

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@PsyPostAug 8
Long-term action video game training might do more than just improve your gaming skills. A new study reveals how six months of digital combat reshapes resting brain waves and whole-brain connectivity to boost visual attention. dlvr.it/TTwS0L

Six months of action gaming alters brain networks and improves visual attention

Long-term action video game training might do more than just improve your gaming skills. A new study reveals how six months of digital combat reshapes resting brain waves and whole-brain connectivity...

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Adam Johnson@adamjohnsonCHIAug 7
you’ll be shocked to learn Flock’s biggest investor is Andreessen Horowitz who is also an early seed investor in Free Press (both in 2021) which is oddly not disclosed in this segment
The Free Press
@TheFPAug 5
Ever feel like you're being watched? You might be right. But Flock Safety cameras aren't interested in you—unless you're a kidnapper, a thief, or up to no good. @SulkinMaya dives into why people need to stop destroying tech that's actually stopping crime.
Readers added context they thought people might want to know
Flock cameras scan and log every passing vehicle, not just suspected criminals, storing plate, model and location data in a searchable database. Police in most states can access this without a warrant. texastribune.org/2026/08/03/tex… cnn.com/2026/07/26/us/…
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@PsyPostAug 7
Stopping the common ADHD medication methylphenidate may cause lasting sleep disruptions. A new animal study reveals that rats experience fragmented rest and altered circadian rhythms ten days after ceasing the drug, highlighting potential long-term… dlvr.it/TTvWmF

Stopping ADHD medication alters sleep rhythms long after discontinuation

Stopping the common ADHD medication methylphenidate may cause lasting sleep disruptions. A new animal study reveals that rats experience fragmented rest and altered circadian rhythms ten days after...

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@PsyPostAug 8
A recent study in the Schizophrenia Bulletin suggests that a ketogenic diet provides metabolic and psychiatric benefits for individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, improving blood sugar regulation and reducing symptoms over time. dlvr.it/TTwLTD

Ketogenic diet improves metabolic health and may reduce symptoms in schizophrenia and bipolar...

A recent study in the Schizophrenia Bulletin suggests that a ketogenic diet provides metabolic and psychiatric benefits for individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, improving...

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@PsyPostAug 7
A new study suggests that for people with dark personality traits, problematic social media use is often tied to relationship jealousy. For these individuals, compulsive scrolling frequently involves suspicious thoughts and cyberstalking their romantic… dlvr.it/TTvg7r

Dark personality traits linked to problematic social media use via jealousy and cyberstalking

A new study suggests that for people with dark personality traits, problematic social media use is often tied to relationship jealousy. For these individuals, compulsive scrolling frequently involves...

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Tony Ortega@TonyOrtega94Aug 8
Conspiracy-minded Florida US Rep. Anna Paulina Luna's district includes #Scientology's 'spiritual mecca' in Clearwater, so wealthy OTs are lining up to send her back to Congress for a 3rd term. ALSO: Grant Cardone is coming to the Celebrity Centre! tonyortega.substack.com/p/sc…
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