psychology
Topics in psychology presented by Futurism.
Inside the Virtual Reality World That's Replacing Real Life
🧠 Introduction: Are We Already Living in the Matrix? Picture this: you wake up, put on a headset, and spend your entire day working, socializing, and relaxing in a virtual space that feels more real than your apartment. You’re not alone—millions are doing the same. What used to be science fiction is quickly becoming a digital reality.
By Alice Ararau8 months ago in Futurism
The Changing World Order. AI-Generated.
The concept of a "world order" refers to the political, economic, and military balance of power among nations. For centuries, global influence has shifted from one dominant power to another, often shaped by war, diplomacy, technological advancement, and ideological shifts. Today, we are witnessing another transformation as emerging powers challenge traditional hierarchies, alliances realign, and global institutions adapt to new realities. This transformation is not just about power politics but also about new values, new threats, and a new understanding of global interdependence.
By Zain Ul Abedin Khan8 months ago in Futurism
“Beyond the Edge: A Journey Through Darkness to Find the Light”
“Was the Stellar Voyager really pulled into the unknown by an unseen force?” The moment it happened, silence devoured the ship. “Captain! We're off-course!” Lieutenant Sarah Chen’s voice cracked through the comm. Captain Ethan Reid bolted upright in his command chair, his eyes darting to the main screen. The familiar Milky Way constellations had vanished, swallowed by a strange glow pulsing across the void. “What the hell is that?” Ethan whispered. The Stellar Voyager was no rookie mission—it was humanity’s most advanced deep-space exploration vessel, equipped for mapping galaxies, not falling victim to them. “Navigation’s offline. External comms dead,” said Luis Ramirez, the ship’s chief engineer. “Sir… it’s like space itself just shifted around us.” A gravitational anomaly, perhaps? Or something more?
By Mian Nazir Shah8 months ago in Futurism
Are You Having an Emotional Affair… with Your AI?
There’s a strange new intimacy developing between humans and machines—and no, it’s not what you think. It’s quiet. Slow. Sometimes it looks like asking your AI assistant for the weather and ending up talking about your trauma. Sometimes it’s needing someone to listen, and realizing the only consistent presence in your life lately is the chatbot in your pocket.
By No One’s Daughter8 months ago in Futurism
Gemini 2.5’s Deep Think Mode: Can Google’s AI Outsmart Humans Now?
A Brainier AI Steps Up Ever flunk a math test so bad you wanted to hide under your desk? Yeah, me too. Now imagine an AI that could not only ace that test but explain why you bombed it, then whip up a study guide faster than you can say “calculus is evil.” That’s the vibe with Google’s Gemini 2.5 Pro, especially its new Deep Think mode, unveiled at Google I/O 2025. This isn’t your average chatbot spitting out quick answers. It’s like a nerdy Sherlock on steroids, pausing to ponder multiple solutions before dropping a response that’s scarily spot-on. But can it really outsmart humans? Or is this just Google hyping up another tech toy? Let’s dig into what Deep Think does, how it’s flexing its brain, and whether it’s ready to dunk on our puny human minds—or if it’s got some growing pains.
By F. M. Rayaan8 months ago in Futurism
The Death of Search as We Know It: How AI Mode Is Rewriting the Rules
Goodbye, Blue Links—Hello, AI Brain Remember the days of typing “best pizza near me” into Google and scrolling through a dozen blue links, hoping one wasn’t a dud? Yeah, those days are on life support. Google’s AI Mode, rolled out to all U.S. users in May 2025, is flipping search upside down, turning it from a list of links into a chatty, mind-reading assistant that knows you. It’s like swapping a library card catalog for a psychic librarian who’s read your diary. Unveiled at Google I/O 2025, AI Mode uses Gemini 2.5 to deliver conversational answers, personalized results, and deep-dive reports, all while pulling from your Gmail, Calendar, and past searches. But is this the future we want? Or are we trading convenience for privacy and a fractured web? Let’s unpack how AI Mode is rewriting search’s rules—and what it means for society, from our daily habits to the businesses fighting to be seen.
By F. M. Rayaan8 months ago in Futurism
Can We Find Life on Alien Planets?
Can We Find Life on Alien Planets? The James Webb Telescope's Groundbreaking Discoveries The quest to answer one of humanity's most profound questions—Are we alone in the universe?—has taken a significant leap forward. Thanks to the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), scientists are now uncovering tantalizing clues that suggest life may exist beyond Earth. Among the most promising leads is the exoplanet K2-18 b, located approximately 120 light-years away in the constellation Leo.
By Shah saab IT8 months ago in Futurism











