Cognitive skills for LLM creativity and metacognition
If you want to improve the ability of your LLM, you can do so by giving it “skills” – text-based, specific instructions to behave in…
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Prompt Engineering Tips for ChatGPT [w/ examples]
I’ve been using ChatGPT 4 a lot for some R&D on human-AI interactions, and I’ve tested out the kinks of using ChatGPT productively. Here are …
Consumer Psychology for Marketers: 7 theories for growth
After exploring thousands of studies and digging deep into hundreds of theories, I’ve noticed one thing – powerful marketing and consumer insights lie hidden within, …
10 Mnemonic Techniques to Slay at Memorizing [Tutorial]
Mnemonics (ne-maw-nix) are methodical ways to assist and improve memory. They are mental tools that make information meaningful and easier to recall. Some mnemonics are …
To regain memory capacity as you age, follow 4 habits
As we get older, our memory declines. This is age-related memory loss. It’s natural and expected, but sometimes an indication of Alzheimer’s disease. If you …
The truth about learning styles – Myth AND Fact?
Some people like reading content. Some people like watching videos. Some people like listening to audio podcasts. For decades, this observation has sustained a psychological …
3 questions reveal your thinking skills [Cognitive Reflection Test]
Do you think you can think critically? What does your intuition say? Take this test to see how well you perform on one of the …
Can you spot these Cognitive Biases? [9 scenarios, Quiz]
Take this cognitive biases quiz to understand how these biases affect your daily life and perception. Can you identify them? Context: Cognitive biases are small …
10 Clever Tricks to Defeat Test Anxiety
Stress and anxiety about competitive exams are S-class enemies for students, especially when all they are told is that their score determines their career. One …
Psychology Myth vs. Fact Quiz (10 questions)
Think you know something about the brain? I’ve picked some common insights seen in TV or everyday conversations. Find out if you know if they …
All or None thinking (black/white thinking) examples
Our reality is partially made up of our perception of the world. This perception occurs through our thoughts, which may or may not represent the …
Unlock a “value system” for relationships [w/ Prompts]
We speak of “relationship values”. But something like a value is hard to explain, and yet a couple knows if their values match or not. …
Acting as Batman makes children brilliant
Studies show pretending to be a role model such as Batman (or any other person with skills) can improve children’s executive functions and adaptability in …
Losing hope? Find Waypower & Willpower
Let’s talk about Hope. Hope is a motivational feeling that allows a person to progress and expect oneself to reach a goal. Hope is made …
ChatGPT’s Answers to Mental Health Questions
Imagine, chatGPT becomes the priority for conversation. How good is it for answering questions and seeking advice about mental health – a sensitive “human” topic? …
Gamification tricks from Psychology
Gamification is an attempt to make a website or app more fun and motivate users to use it. This is done by employing elements from …
Logic needs meaning, but there’s a catch (proof from apes)
I explore how humans need context and meaning for logical thinking. Without context, we aren’t able to use even the simplest of logical thoughts. And …