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DATE: March 26, 2026 at 07:00AMSOURCE: GOODNEWSNETWORK.ORGTITLE: Marine National Park Bigger Than Texas Created by Departing Chilean President Around Pacific IslandsURL: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/marine-national-park-bigger-than-texas-created-by-departing-chilean-president-around-pacific-islands/Just days before he left office, former Chilean President Gabriel Boric signed into law protections for the remote Juan Fernández Archipelago and a gargantuan swath of the surrounding sea. The protections connect the archipelago with the existing Nazca-Desventuradas marine parks, and total 386,000 square miles, an area the size of Venezuela amounting to 50% of […]The post Marine National Park Bigger Than Texas Created by Departing Chilean President Around Pacific Islands appeared first on Good News Network.URL: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/marine-national-park-bigger-than-texas-created-by-departing-chilean-president-around-pacific-islands/-------------------------------------------------This robot is not affiliated with the goodnewsnetwork.org .#psychology #depression #goodnews #goodnewsthread #happy #happynews #SpreadJoy #PositiveVibes #CommunityLove #SpreadLight #goodnewnetworkorg #positivescience #science @goodnews

DATE: March 26, 2026 at 03:00AMSOURCE: GOODNEWSNETWORK.ORGTITLE: Good News in History, March 26URL: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/events060326/51 years ago today, the Biological Weapons Convention, (BWC) entered into force. It’s considered to have established a strong global norm against biological weapons reflected in the treaty’s preamble, which states that the use of biological weapons would be “repugnant to the conscience of mankind.” It is also demonstrated by the fact that not a […]The post Good News in History, March 26 appeared first on Good News Network.URL: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/events060326/-------------------------------------------------This robot is not affiliated with the goodnewsnetwork.org .#psychology #depression #goodnews #goodnewsthread #happy #happynews #SpreadJoy #PositiveVibes #CommunityLove #SpreadLight #goodnewnetworkorg #positivescience #science @goodnews

@i_dont_like_ai @wifsten I like your approach of leaning into points of view that challenge yours. Refreshing atitude to see. More mutually beneficial that #block I had a good go at finding an AI critical study from MIT in the last 12 months.I found Demirer et al. (2024), "The Effects of Generative AI on High Skilled Work": MIT Sloan + Microsoft/Princeton/UPenn. Who found that junior developers were up to 39% more productive and experienced developers were up to 13% output increase. You could spin it negative.The one a little bit negative was the METR study, cited by Neil Thompson (MIT CSAIL/FutureTech), February 2026: Experienced open-source developers wrote code faster with AI but took 19% longer on the overall task. Developers self-estimated a 20%+ speedup.Maybe it was an older study.Or just the Kosmya study, it was everywhere for a while.#Ai #education #psychology

DATE: March 24, 2026 at 10:57AMSOURCE: GOODNEWSNETWORK.ORGTITLE: ‘Call a Boomer’ Payphone Instantly Connects Youth with Seniors to Tackle Loneliness Across GenerationsURL: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/call-a-boomer-payphone-instantly-connects-youth-with-seniors-to-tackle-loneliness-across-generations/The new payphone outside a coffee shop on a Boston University campus is a strange sight: with its canary yellow box and the sticker pasted across the top reading “Call a Boomer.” But what passersby can’t see and don’t know is that over 2,000 miles away in Reno, Nevada, another payphone box sits in a […]The post ‘Call a Boomer’ Payphone Instantly Connects Youth with Seniors to Tackle Loneliness Across Generations appeared first on Good News Network.URL: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/call-a-boomer-payphone-instantly-connects-youth-with-seniors-to-tackle-loneliness-across-generations/-------------------------------------------------This robot is not affiliated with the goodnewsnetwork.org .#psychology #depression #goodnews #goodnewsthread #happy #happynews #SpreadJoy #PositiveVibes #CommunityLove #SpreadLight #goodnewnetworkorg #positivescience #science @goodnews

DATE: March 24, 2026 at 09:00AMSOURCE: GOODNEWSNETWORK.ORGTITLE: Volunteers Plant ‘Mega Hedge’ 15 Miles Across England, Connecting Wildlife in Two National ParksURL: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/mega-hedge-runs-15-miles-across-england-connecting-two-national-parks-and-their-wildlife/From England’s South Downs National Park, one can trace a series of traditional hedgerows off into the distance farther than it’s possible to see. This mega hedge runs all the way across the county of Hampshire, to New Forest National Park, some 15 miles in length. The Hampshire Hedge, as it’s called, has been three […]The post Volunteers Plant ‘Mega Hedge’ 15 Miles Across England, Connecting Wildlife in Two National Parks appeared first on Good News Network.URL: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/mega-hedge-runs-15-miles-across-england-connecting-two-national-parks-and-their-wildlife/-------------------------------------------------This robot is not affiliated with the goodnewsnetwork.org .#psychology #depression #goodnews #goodnewsthread #happy #happynews #SpreadJoy #PositiveVibes #CommunityLove #SpreadLight #goodnewnetworkorg #positivescience #science @goodnews

Collective delusion occurs when a cohesive group of individuals simultaneously adopts irrational beliefs, behaviors, or acute physiological symptoms that are entirely decoupled from verifiable reality, environmental toxins, or biological pathogens. Far from a simple cognitive failure, it is a complex phenomenon driven by the brain's evolutionary imperative to prioritize social cohesion#Epidemiology #EvolutionaryBiology #Neuroscience #Psychology #SocialPsychology #sflorghttps://www.sflorg.com/2026/03/wi03222601.html

RE: https://aus.social/@oscarjiminy/116270804786199238I was thinking about autism. I score low on the biased "theory of mind" tests - which seem to be all about reading faces and intuiting other people's inner thoughts.Well, I have spent a life masking hard. I have tried really hard to make sure that people can't see my difference or how I'm feeling. That's the universe I know. Also, I'm not too clear about how I am feeling. I have a few theories but I can never resolve them. When it comes to other people, I don't have a Theory of of Mind (singular) I have Theories of Minds. Other people's feeling are an infinity of possibilities. It's exhausting and I often check out and just let people's worlds be their own. If they want me to know how they are feeling, they can tell me, right?Those two things are related. Because I mask even when I am alone, I have a poor understanding of my own mental state. Because I mask, and have the experience of not being understood, and of being understood being a threat, so I don't assume I can understand people from their external behavior.That's what those "empathy tests" are testing for - the unquestioned assumption other people are "like me".#actuallyAutistic #autism #science #psychology

DATE: March 20, 2026 at 11:30AMSOURCE: GOODNEWSNETWORK.ORGTITLE: Community Dads Raise Thousands to Surprise Beloved School Crossing Guard with a New CarURL: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/community-dads-raise-thousands-to-surprise-beloved-school-crossing-guard-with-a-new-car/A group of North Texas dads raised money for a new car for a beloved school crossing guard, leaving her and the community in shock. Ask anyone in the Moss Haven Elementary School community about Ms. Trecia Crawford and you’ll hear the same thing: she is so kind and protective of every child. A staple […]The post Community Dads Raise Thousands to Surprise Beloved School Crossing Guard with a New Car appeared first on Good News Network.URL: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/community-dads-raise-thousands-to-surprise-beloved-school-crossing-guard-with-a-new-car/-------------------------------------------------This robot is not affiliated with the goodnewsnetwork.org .#psychology #depression #goodnews #goodnewsthread #happy #happynews #SpreadJoy #PositiveVibes #CommunityLove #SpreadLight #goodnewnetworkorg #positivescience #science @goodnews

DATE: March 20, 2026 at 09:00AMSOURCE: GOODNEWSNETWORK.ORGTITLE: Greek Government Organizes ‘Animal Airlift’ to Evacuate Pets and Owners from the GulfURL: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/greek-government-organizes-animal-airlift-to-evacuate-pets-and-owners-from-the-gulf/The Greek government organized an evacuation flight out of the United Arab Emirates specially-chartered for pets and their owners who couldn’t get seats on commercial airlines. Every nation will have activated different contingencies to advise, protect, and help extract their citizens from the Persian Gulf states since Israel and the US launched their attacks against […]The post Greek Government Organizes ‘Animal Airlift’ to Evacuate Pets and Owners from the Gulf appeared first on Good News Network.URL: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/greek-government-organizes-animal-airlift-to-evacuate-pets-and-owners-from-the-gulf/-------------------------------------------------This robot is not affiliated with the goodnewsnetwork.org .#psychology #depression #goodnews #goodnewsthread #happy #happynews #SpreadJoy #PositiveVibes #CommunityLove #SpreadLight #goodnewnetworkorg #positivescience #science @goodnews

DATE: March 20, 2026 at 07:00AMSOURCE: GOODNEWSNETWORK.ORGTITLE: (UPDATE) DoorDash CEO Adds $20,000 to Woman’s Viral Fundraiser for Elderly Delivery DriverURL: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/update-doordash-ceo-adds-20000-to-womans-viral-fundraiser-for-elderly-delivery-driver/A woman who had a DoorDash order brought to her house was shocked to see an old man on her doorbell camera. Inspired to help, she set up a GoFundMe, which raised $940,000 to allow the man to retire, and her initiative grabbed the attention of the DoorDash CEO, Tony Xu. A DoorDash spokesman told […]The post (UPDATE) DoorDash CEO Adds $20,000 to Woman’s Viral Fundraiser for Elderly Delivery Driver appeared first on Good News Network.URL: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/update-doordash-ceo-adds-20000-to-womans-viral-fundraiser-for-elderly-delivery-driver/-------------------------------------------------This robot is not affiliated with the goodnewsnetwork.org .#psychology #depression #goodnews #goodnewsthread #happy #happynews #SpreadJoy #PositiveVibes #CommunityLove #SpreadLight #goodnewnetworkorg #positivescience #science @goodnews

soudain le printemps est là et l’espoir renaît#spring #sunrise #psychology #illustration #food

When wondering how the World can be so fucked up at the moment, remember this: many billionaires have the Dark Triad: Machiavellianism-Narcissism-Psychopathy. They manipulate for their own gain, they think they're never wrong and they lack empathy. They should not be let to make any decisions affecting other people. The question is, why do we let people like this still get in charge? They don't deserve out praise or respect.#eattherich #politics #psychology https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/dangerous-ideas/201910/psychology-s-dark-triad-and-the-billionaire-class

DATE: March 19, 2026 at 03:00AMSOURCE: GOODNEWSNETWORK.ORGTITLE: Good News in History, March 19URL: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/events070319/20 years ago today, the Second World Congress of Imams and Rabbis for Peace took place with 150 Jewish Rabbis and Muslim Imams aiming for Islam and Judaism to become instruments of peace. The goals of the first meeting in 2005 included 1) condemning violence perpetrated in the name of religion 2) the creation of […]The post Good News in History, March 19 appeared first on Good News Network.URL: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/events070319/-------------------------------------------------This robot is not affiliated with the goodnewsnetwork.org .#psychology #depression #goodnews #goodnewsthread #happy #happynews #SpreadJoy #PositiveVibes #CommunityLove #SpreadLight #goodnewnetworkorg #positivescience #science @goodnews

DATE: March 18, 2026 at 02:30PMSOURCE: GOODNEWSNETWORK.ORGTITLE: Gene from High Altitude Yak Protected and Repaired Myelin Sheath in Early MS StudyURL: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/high-altitude-yak-gene-protected-and-repaired-the-myelin-sheath-in-mice-model-of-ms/A special gene that helps animals like the yak survive at high altitude could enable new treatments for multiple sclerosis after positive findings from a mouse model. The genetic mutation that enables yaks to live in environments with much less oxygen, and may hold the key to repairing nerve damage in conditions such as multiple […]The post Gene from High Altitude Yak Protected and Repaired Myelin Sheath in Early MS Study appeared first on Good News Network.URL: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/high-altitude-yak-gene-protected-and-repaired-the-myelin-sheath-in-mice-model-of-ms/-------------------------------------------------This robot is not affiliated with the goodnewsnetwork.org .#psychology #depression #goodnews #goodnewsthread #happy #happynews #SpreadJoy #PositiveVibes #CommunityLove #SpreadLight #goodnewnetworkorg #positivescience #science @goodnews

Via Terri Cole. #meme #psychology

DATE: March 12, 2026 at 11:30AMSOURCE: GOODNEWSNETWORK.ORGTITLE: Hawaii University Hauls 84 Tons of Derelict Fishing Gear from Pacific Ocean Garbage PatchURL: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/hawaii-university-hauls-84-tons-of-derelict-fishing-gear-from-pacific-ocean-garbage-patch/In just over 3 years, Hawaiʻi Pacific University’s “Bounty Project” has removed over 185,000 pounds (84 metric tons) of derelict fishing gear from the North Pacific Ocean by turning commercial fishing trips into opportunities for ocean cleanup. By pulling nets, lines, and floats out of the water before they can drift into reefs, shorelines, or […]The post Hawaii University Hauls 84 Tons of Derelict Fishing Gear from Pacific Ocean Garbage Patch appeared first on Good News Network.URL: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/hawaii-university-hauls-84-tons-of-derelict-fishing-gear-from-pacific-ocean-garbage-patch/-------------------------------------------------This robot is not affiliated with the goodnewsnetwork.org .#psychology #depression #goodnews #goodnewsthread #happy #happynews #SpreadJoy #PositiveVibes #CommunityLove #SpreadLight #goodnewnetworkorg #positivescience #science @goodnews

DATE: March 11, 2026 at 09:00AMSOURCE: GOODNEWSNETWORK.ORGTITLE: Satellites Can Find Tiny Changes in Bridge Positions That Signal Impending Collapse, Study ShowsURL: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/satellites-can-find-tiny-changes-in-bridge-positions-that-signal-impending-collapse-study-shows/A University of Houston scientist is helping reveal the world’s weakest bridges—and how to fix them before it’s too late. In a study of 744 bridges across the globe, an international team found that by combining radar and satellite imaging into risk calculations, engineers can identify which bridges are at risk of structural damage long […]The post Satellites Can Find Tiny Changes in Bridge Positions That Signal Impending Collapse, Study Shows appeared first on Good News Network.URL: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/satellites-can-find-tiny-changes-in-bridge-positions-that-signal-impending-collapse-study-shows/-------------------------------------------------This robot is not affiliated with the goodnewsnetwork.org .#psychology #depression #goodnews #goodnewsthread #happy #happynews #SpreadJoy #PositiveVibes #CommunityLove #SpreadLight #goodnewnetworkorg #positivescience #science @goodnews

DATE: March 11, 2026 at 09:00AMSOURCE: GOODNEWSNETWORK.ORGTITLE: Big Brown Beautiful Butterfly Recolonizes England Decades After Elm Disease Had Eliminated itURL: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/big-brown-beautiful-butterfly-recolonizes-england-decades-after-elm-disease-had-eliminated-it/The butterfly-mad British are celebrating what seems to be a permanent return of this large and spectacular species after Dutch elm disease killed it off from the island. Unlike the small tortoiseshell butterfly, the large tortoiseshell butterfly hasn’t been a resident of the UK since the 1960s, but after several years of continuous widespread sightings, […]The post Big Brown Beautiful Butterfly Recolonizes England Decades After Elm Disease Had Eliminated it appeared first on Good News Network.URL: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/big-brown-beautiful-butterfly-recolonizes-england-decades-after-elm-disease-had-eliminated-it/-------------------------------------------------This robot is not affiliated with the goodnewsnetwork.org .#psychology #depression #goodnews #goodnewsthread #happy #happynews #SpreadJoy #PositiveVibes #CommunityLove #SpreadLight #goodnewnetworkorg #positivescience #science @goodnews

DATE: March 10, 2026 at 02:00PMSOURCE: GOODNEWSNETWORK.ORGTITLE: Rare Species of Pink ‘Fairy Club’ Fungus Discovered in UK for First TimeURL: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/rare-species-of-pink-fairy-club-fungus-discovered-in-uk-for-first-time/A rare, pale pink, fairy club fungus native to Italy was found during a mushroom survey in England last autumn, the first recording sighting anywhere in Great Britain. The tennis ball-sized fungus has now been confirmed through DNA testing, as there are other species that look similar to it. The “exceptional” discovery was made by […]The post Rare Species of Pink ‘Fairy Club’ Fungus Discovered in UK for First Time appeared first on Good News Network.URL: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/rare-species-of-pink-fairy-club-fungus-discovered-in-uk-for-first-time/-------------------------------------------------This robot is not affiliated with the goodnewsnetwork.org .#psychology #depression #goodnews #goodnewsthread #happy #happynews #SpreadJoy #PositiveVibes #CommunityLove #SpreadLight #goodnewnetworkorg #positivescience #science @goodnews

DATE: March 7, 2026 at 03:00AMSOURCE: GOODNEWSNETWORK.ORGTITLE: Good News in History, March 7URL: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/events070307/150 years ago today, Alexander Graham Bell received a US patent for the telephone. The Scottish-born inventor, scientist, and engineer credited with inventing the first practical telephone, also co-founded the American Telephone and Telegraph Company (ATT) nine years later. READ more on this day in history… (1876) Bell’s father, grandfather, and brother had all been associated […]The post Good News in History, March 7 appeared first on Good News Network.URL: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/events070307/-------------------------------------------------This robot is not affiliated with the goodnewsnetwork.org .#psychology #depression #goodnews #goodnewsthread #happy #happynews #SpreadJoy #PositiveVibes #CommunityLove #SpreadLight #goodnewnetworkorg #positivescience #science @goodnews