11 Psychology Facts

1. Power corrupts: Individuals in positions of power tend to become more unethical.

2. Brain loves problems: The brain is more engaged and active when trying to solve problems, even if they are artificial.

3. One negative memory can outweigh many positive ones: A single negative experience can have a disproportionately strong impact on our overall perception and memories compared to a number of positive ones.

4. Appearance influences mood: Our physical appearance can affect our mood and how we feel.

5. The mere exposure effect: We tend to develop a preference for things we've been exposed to more frequently, even if we initially didn't like them.

6. Confirmation bias: We tend to seek out information that confirms our existing beliefs, even if it's inaccurate.

7. The bystander effect: People are less likely to help in an emergency when there are other people present, as the responsibility is diffused among the group.

8. People value what they own: We often value items we own more than items we don't own, even if they are of equal value.

9. The strong exploit the weak: This phrase highlights the tendency for those in positions of strength to take advantage of those who are weaker.

10. Social validation over genuine liking: We may surround ourselves with people not because we truly like them, but because of the social validation they provide.

11. The truth can be less rewarding: Sometimes, telling people what they want to hear, even if it's a lie, can be more rewarding than telling the truth.

All from AI, and a lot more accurate than a current list that's going the rounds, including "You can tell when people are watching you". And at least they admit there is such a thing as "social validation". So much uplift assumes we live without a context.

More here, and links to the rest.