PODCAST NMAT PSYCHOLOGY 17: SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

Social psychology is the scientific study of how our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the presence of others. In this video, we dive deep into the mysteries of human interaction, exploring how cognitive biases like confirmation bias and the representativeness heuristic distort our reality. We analyze how these mental shortcuts affect everything from our daily choices to the way we interpret machine learning models and inductively learned rules.
We also uncover the powerful effects of group dynamics. From the Asch conformity experiment, where individuals agree with a wrong majority, to Milgram’s studies on obedience to authority, we see how the "group effect" can lead even sensible people to make extreme decisions. We discuss critical phenomena such as group polarization, the bystander effect, and the negativity bias, providing you with debiasing techniques like shifting to "System 2" thinking to regain control of your judgment.
Finally, we look toward the future with Generative AI (GAI). We examine how Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT are being designed as tools, media, or agents to facilitate social connectedness. Whether it's through AI-supported storytelling or reminiscence therapy for vulnerable populations, we explore the potential of technology to bridge the gap in human connection while addressing the socio-ethical concerns of cultural bias and accessibility.