Ian MacRae
@iansmacrae
Psychologist and writer
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http://highpotentialpsych.co.uk 07-05-2014 23:11:28
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It's been an absolute pleasure working with David Robson and BBC Future on a new study about friendships, perceptions and conversations. There's a link to the study in David Robson's latest article: bbc.com/future/article… Participating automatically generates a report of your
Do you want to help with some research? Ian MacRae and I have designed a study on friendship. It takes just a few minutes to complete, and you'll get instant feedback on your interaction style. The results will appear on BBC.com. highpotentialpsych.co.uk/test/165
It was an absolute pleasure to write the first Op Ed for Digital Frontier about the future of the internet... why some parts of the internet feel empty while other areas on the fringes seem to be vibrant (if chaotic) and thriving.
In technology, teams, and organizations, something always breaks. But can one problem bring down and entire organisation? Sometimes it can... I look at how decentralised leadership makes organisations more resilient and adaptable for People Management: peoplemanagement.co.uk/article/188318…
This is one of those articles that changes in the writing process because it's so complex, and I get to talk to fascinating people that change how I think about the topic. Check out my latest article with Harris Eyre for the British Psychological Society: bps.org.uk/blog/building-…
Belonging to a group feels good. But what happens when it starts to harm your well-being? Here's how to recognize—and deal with—group dysfunction, by Ian MacRae psychologytoday.com/us/blog/silico…
READ: Harris Eyre and Ian MacRae explain how a focus on brain capital can turn psychological research into impactful public policy. Their British Psychological Society article calls for adaptable policies promoting brain health in alignment with economic & social goals. bit.ly/4go0rQe
Our digital identities may feel permanent, but they’re not. They can vanish in an instant, Ian MacRae explains. Here's how to use that knowledge wisely to enhance your well-being and relationships—both on and offline. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/silico…
"The 21st century isn't the first era to fear machines subverting or replacing our humanity." Here's what the past has to teach us about human motivation, purpose, and the psychology of work, writes Ian MacRae psychologytoday.com/us/blog/silico…
Memes don't go viral just because they're fun. They play a crucial role in human survival. Here's the science behind your favorite memes, writes Ian MacRae psychologytoday.com/us/blog/silico…
Thanks John A. Mulhall | @authormulhall.com 🦋 for the review of Web of Value in Irish Tech News! "I love the insights around learning new cues in the digital space, as this, in particular, can mitigate the risk to the user from succumbing to the psychological effects of digital subversion."
This was a fun BBC project I started months ago, but sadly couldn't see through before I left: A study of friendship in polarised times, by David Robson & Ian MacRae Delighted to see it live! bbc.com/future/article…
Why psychologists should care about blockchain data… Ian MacRae on an 'open and permissionless' source of information on behaviour. bps.org.uk/psychologist/w…
"There is a fine line between raising awareness and overexposing individuals to mental health discussions in a way that may reinforce distress," Ian MacRae explains. Might it be useful to shift our primary focus from public conversations to private ones? psychologytoday.com/us/blog/silico…
“Cut out logic, and we lose all structure. Cut out feeling, and we lose meaning,” Ian MacRae explains. Here's what that means for the truth. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/silico…