Although it is virtually impossible to comment on any political event without polarizing your audience or being seen as ideologically biased, behavioral science and political psychology can offer context through research to understand the strategies used in leadership that aim to influence followers.The degree to which candidates actually follow science-based learnings, or simply their gut feeling, is hard to assess and ultimately depends on not just the candidate, but the specific situation they find themselves in. Still, tactics and strategies to influence followers are rarely new and have been studied extensively in controlled experiments and large-scale observational studies.Consider the Trump-Vance campaigns recent statement reacting to Kamala Harris picking Minnesota governor Tim Walz as her running mate. They state Walz is a dangerously liberal extremist who has been trying to re-create San Francisco in Minnesota. Such statements illustrate how elements of behavioral science and political psychology serve three strategic goals to influence followersand not always the ones that bring them together.Reduce ambivalence or ambiguityTim Walz does not have a high profile (yet) and his appointment surprised even analysts and political pollsters. Trump is saving his followers a great deal of time and energy by giving them a rapid and simple profile of Walz.Although such tactics are perhaps less common in corporate leaders, in any setting, team, and organization, leaders play an active role as meaning makers, shaping and influencing the beliefs of their followers, who choose to interpret reality through the lens of their leaders. However, what followers gain in the short time in terms of reducing uncertainty and ambiguity, they lose in the long term in terms of failing to think for themselves and reducing their tolerance for the nuances and complexities that characterize modern life. So, the paradox is that as the world becomes more complex, we get lazier and lazier and find ways to see it in an ever simpler, less realistic, and more exaggerated way, which is why across settings and sectors intellectual extremism, polarization, and tribalization are on the rise. Allude to hidden intentions and malicious secret goalsTelling us Walz is not authentic is generally a smart attack since it is impossible to know whether or not someone is authentic.There are few findings more consistent in psychology than the one pointing out that a persons self-concept is mostly based on their aspirational or ideal self which often doesnt resemble how they are perceived by others.The authenticity people care about is mostly constructed by acting in consistent ways, carefully choreographed, and giving people what they want to see and hear. This ends up being the very opposite of what we associate with the common version of authenticity as a virtue. Those who are most skilled at acting, and capable of curating a believable public image, mostly by harnessing their emotional intelligence, which means never giving away their actual thoughts or beliefs, are perceived as authentic by others. That is until they stop acting and stop caring about what others think of them. By this time, regrettable leadership choices come at a high price. In a logical world, we would spend less time thinking about whether leaders are authentic and focus more on their actions, decisions, and behaviors.Loss aversion and fearThe third significant attack highlights the allegedly dangerous liberal side of Walz as a choice of VP. Psychological studies show that loss aversion (in this case, loss of freedom), and fear are generally stronger motivators than hope or the prospect of gaining something. Such tactics are the hallmark of populist leaders who harness their support on the premise that there are powerful and dangerous enemies that they must unite against. Leaving aside politics, all leaders may mobilize followers and supporters by persuading them that their well-being, ambitions, and success are at risk unless they destroy the enemy. This is, in a nutshell, not just the essence of leadership, but human existence. Groups have always needed to collaborate or cooperate effectively to beat rival groups. The need to get ahead of others forces us to get along with others, too. So, we must unite against enemies, whether real or not.Although Trumps tactics may seem divisive, they are actually there to unifynot everyone, but his supporters. And, while his claims about Walz may amuse or irritate critics, they are not intended to please them; again, they are aimed at his supporters. It throws the ancient concept of divide and conquer into new light.Furthermore, since they will likely ignite a combative response from Democratic supporters, it is clear that volatile emotions, aggressive confrontation, and categorical polarization, rather than rational nuance, moderation, and evidence, will continue to dictate the tone of this presidential electionand the broader leadership landscape, potentially for years to come.

Dezeen School Shows: a lighting collection that is made from bioplastics and promotes sustainable manufacturing processes is included in this school show by the New York Institute of Technology.Also included are 3D-printed panels crafted from clay and mycelium and a park that intends to be accessible for those who are neurodiverse.New York Institute of TechnologyInstitution: New York Institute of TechnologySchool: ArchitectureCourse: MSHD health, Design Studio and SeminarsTutors: Athina Papadopoulou, Christian Pongratz, Mario Medina and Alessandro MelisSchool statement:"In this nine-month program, health is viewed as an ecosystem addressing the impact of the built environments and materials on human health, as well as care-related systems, services, prototypes and devices."The core studio of the program, Atypical Architectures, is informed through complementary courses and skill-building workshops that involve an in-depth exploration of focus topics."Atypical Architectures, taught by Professors Papadopoulou and Pongratz, is a two-semester design research studio addressing matters of neurodiversity and inclusion through the creation of products and environments for non-neurotypical users."The studio is conducted in collaboration with occupational therapist Professor Alexander Lopez, director of the non-profit organization Inclusive Sports and Fitness, which aims at children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)."The Atypical Architectures studio implements an experience-based, human-centred methodology that allows students to reflect on their own affective and sensory experiences and derive insights and conclusions from qualitative and quantitative analysis through onsite and user-based studies."Through this MSAHD program, students build key competencies across computation and materials needed for designing preventive, therapeutic and ultimately healthy environments and interactions."Students also build on each other's varied backgrounds as they enter the program with diverse skills and expertise from design fields, engineering, medical and health sciences, materials science, business, and natural and social sciences."Together with their diverse and inclusive faculty of experts, students become empowered to address health from a systemic and embodied perspective, targeting aspects of the global environmental crisis or mental and physical disabilities through advanced material, technological and design solutions."Research in the program involves computational design, programmable materials, biomaterials, sensors and interaction, generative and circular design solutions, inclusive design, affective mapping methods, and human and environmental health."Inclusive sensory park in the town of Islip, Long Island byNeda Momeni"Imagine a public space designed to help children with social difficulties, where they thrive, connect and grow towards better health and wellbeing."The project's goal is the creation of an inclusive and therapeutic park in Islip town, in Long Island, New York, catering to individuals of all ages, with a special focus on those with neurodiverse conditions and disabilities."The park is designed to be a stimulating environment engaging all five senses through educational tools and interactive games, promoting socialisation and creativity."The park also includes sensory pods, which, when sensing movement, activate a colourful LED matrix, turning the space into a magical playground of changing colours."Student: Neda MomeniCourse: MS in Health and Design Research StudioTutors: Athina Papadopoulou and Christian PongratzBiospheres byFirdaus Khatoon"This project showcases material experimentation on bio-based materials for product design and manufacturing."Materials made from food waste such as coffee grain and fruit peels are combined with humble materials such as glycerin and gelatin to create biodegradable plastics."The biospheres embody a captivating fusion of art, science and sustainability, fostering awareness and engagement in environmental conservation efforts."Crafted from eco-friendly materials, the algae spheres feature captivating hues."They serve as a testament to the potential of utilising sustainable resources for both indoor and outdoor displays for a multitude of venues, inspiring consideration for environmentally conscious design choices."Student: Firdaus KhatoonCourse: MS in Health and Design Research studio and seminar on materials collaborationTutors: Mario Medina, Athina Papadopoulou and Christian PongratzBiobarriers byJoel Stuart"Biobarriers explores the use of bio-based and earth-based materials for acoustic insulation specifically for the purpose of enhancing the experience of neurodiverse users."3D-printed panels made from clay and cast panels made from mycelium have been tested in a chosen facility hosting training programs for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)."The facility includes treadmills and other gym equipment and is designed as an open space."Some individuals with ASD are often overly sensitive to sound which can lead to higher stress and distraction."Biobarriers were tested using sound simulation software, measuring the effectiveness of this new bio-based intervention through an acoustic space analysis."Student: Joel StuartCourse: MS in Health and Design Research StudioTutors: Athina Papadopoulou, Christian Pongratz and Megni ZhangArts and Wellness Centre in Peccioli, Italy: A Circular Approach to Sustainability and Health: Wall Study Model for 3D Earth Construction by Miriam Barbosa"The proposed Arts and Wellness Centre in Peccioli, Italy, exemplifies the town's ambition to serve as an urban living lab of environmental sustainability and social cohesion through the arts."Located on the fertile grounds of Tenuta Belvedere, east of Fonte Mazzola, this initiative is envisioned as a comprehensive, community-focused space that promotes wellness, healing and artistic exploration."The project emphasises urban metabolism techniques, the promotion of green infrastructure and the circular utilisation of local, eco-friendly building materials like clay and stone the centre is built underground with minimal landscape interference and zero oil reduction."All soil is used for 3D earth construction to develop an ecological village, supporting and accommodating visitors the clay wall study in display reflects the 3D earth construction proposed."The Arts and Wellness Centre is envisioned as a facility that promises to be a paradigm for future urban spaces that prioritise the well-being of their inhabitants and the ecosystem's preservation."Student: Miriam BarbosaCourse: MS in Health and Design Research StudioTutors: Christian Pongratz, Athina Papadopoulou, Mario Medina and Alessandro MelisInformal Settlements of Santo Domingo: Using bio-based materials to improve the housing conditions of Santo Domingo by Angelina Badolato"The current barrios of Santo Domingo are lacking many infrastructures in various vital areas such as health, education and housing these sectors are key to living a healthy life."The lack of structure is primarily due to economic inequalities that face the country, which is one of the main problems causing the growing housing deficit in Santo Domingo."The current living conditions of the informal settlements are very poor; huts made of mostly metal sheets, wood boards and concrete blocks are not a suitable or safe place for people to be residing in."This project utilises local materials such as agriculture waste and earth-based materials to offer sustainable and affordable solutions."Hands-on material experiments of 3D-printed clay, geopolymers and food waste additives are part of the thesis research methodology, as well as typological and urban exploration of the new bio-based residential proposal, aiming at healthier futures for the people of Santo Domingo."Student: Angelina BadolatoCourse: BArch Undergraduate Thesis studio section of Health and DesignTutors: Athina Papadopoulou and Christian PongratzSensory Mosaics by Theresa Mark"This thesis project explores how material curation and interactive design can make the patient experience in a care environment less distressing, particularly through the neurodivergent perspective."To respond to the therapeutic effect of sensory input, found in precedents like Snoezelen, as well as the economic constraints of sensory-informed design in care spaces, the sensory mosaic intervention can be built of modular units that combine tactile and visual stimuli and is deployable at various scales, offering accessible sensory modulation in waiting, transition and patient rooms in standard clinical environments."The modular nature of the intervention bridges the product and architectural scales, offering the same environmental alteration of a traditional sensory room when more units are deployed, but not limiting the installation to a specific space or price range."The project contributes to a larger discussion about how to bring inclusive design to wider applications through material exploration and user research."Student: Theresa MarkCourse: MS in Health and Design Research StudioTutors: Athina Papadopoulou and Christian PongratzBio Plastics and Bio Dyes for Light Sensitivity byEmily Sturges"Historically, materials have been perceived as the last element of an entire system, becoming the finishing touch to a product, space or building to meet certain aesthetic."While certain materials are selected based on their intrinsic properties and impact on human health, examining materials from a systemic perspective and a circular material infrastructure viewpoint could be beneficial as it can potentially lead to more resilient ecosystems, reducing carbon footprint and saving resources, while ultimately promoting health and wellbeing through reuse, repair and recycling."This project explores the use of bioplastics to produce lighting products for sensitive users."Custom-made material compositions have been cast in fabricated moulds to create lighting with warmer and natural colours."Student: Emily SturgesCourse: MS in Health and Design seminar on MaterialsTutor: Mario MedinaInclusive Sensory Park in Queens, NY by Angelo Collura, Michael Lacobucci and Nicolas Donohue"This project proposes a sensory-inclusive park in Queens, New York, including various parks, each focused on a specific sense."The oral motor park offers activities to strengthen oral motor skills, such as talking tubes, windmills and bubbles each of these activities utilises oral motor movements to strengthen oral muscles the smell park acts more as a garden where there are a number of planting beds with a variety of different flowers that offer different scents."Users also have the opportunity to interact with this park and take part in gardening the touch park consists of multiple natural textures and activities that correspond with it."This park is divided up into these four areas using the geometry from the structure the sight park offers more of a relaxing environment with a pond being the centre focus, which also attracts wildlife as well as housing fish for users to interact with visually."The final park is the sound park which offers a variety of musical equipment fit for this specific area that users can interact with the centre space is outlined by the thin shell structure and the parks themselves, which further encourages the users to socially interact with one another by offering oversized and different weighted blocks."Students: Angelo Collura, Michael Lacobucci and Nicolas DonohueCourse: BArch Thesis studio section of Health and DesignTutors: Athina Papadopoulou and Christian PongratzUrban Microfarms by Christine Chong"As our urban areas grow denser and there is less land for agriculture, there is a higher demand for food and crops to keep up with the economy and the issue of less rain due to global warming, farmers are adding pesticides and chemicals to make the soil fertile."Therefore, this soil-driven produce is 'unhealthy' and could potentially lead to diseases to transport them to the cities, motorised vehicles are used, which contribute to increased carbon emissions and global warming."This project proposes the integration into existing buildings of personalised micro-farms for residents in an automated, fully climate-controlled building skin."The residents in the neighbourhood can cultivate their own food on the balconies, which reduces cost, transportation and carbon footprint, while also improving air quality."The chosen site of intervention is in Brownsville, Brooklyn the project involves an environmental analysis of the system, a proposal of specific crops to be integrated through hydroponic and aeroponic systems, a modular added structure to enhance living conditions allow for plant growth and a 3D-printed clay brick planter system."Student: Christine ChongCourse: BArch Thesis studio section of Health and DesignTutors: Athina Papadopoulou and Christian PongratzChromatic spatial interventions: Investigating the psychophysiological impact of light colour byAhmed Sania and Hassan Waqar"This research study aims to evaluate the impact of blue-enriched white and red light exposure on the performance, alertness and stress levels of young adults during work hours."By conducting controlled experiments and collecting data, the study intends to highlight the unsuitability of fluorescent lighting in workspaces and identify which lighting conditions are most effective in enhancing productivity and mitigating fatigue, particularly for individuals struggling with multitasking."The ultimate objective is to utilise the findings to inform architectural designs for working spaces, tailored to support optimal cognitive function and wellbeing, with potential applications in healthcare settings to aid night-shift workers like nurses in maintaining performance and alertness."Students: Ahmed Sania and Hassan WaqarCourse: MS in Health and Design Research StudioTutors: Athina Papadopoulou and Christian PongratzPartnership contentThis school show is a partnership between Dezeen and New York Institute of Technology. Find out more about Dezeen partnership content here.The post New York Institute of Technology spotlights ten student design projects appeared first on Dezeen.

Heineken has laid great emphasis on the importance of social connections all these years, even before the times we got familiar with online socializing. For the Gen-Z the brand signifies freedom of thought and enjoyment with no strings attached. Going with this philosophy, a team of designers has conjured up this cool gadget christened Hei-Five.A culmination of Heineken and high five, the palm-sized music device is about sharing songs with like-minded individuals and discovering new music. For instance, you hear a jiving tune at the trending restaurant in your city and desperately want to add that song to your playlist. Yes folks, the Hei-Five will do that without breaking a sweat.Designer: LFD OfficialSimply push the bottle cap-shaped button on one side and the gadget finds the song, thus allowing you to explore music tastes from around the globe. Whenever you meet a new friend at the beach or even a stranger at the local bar, simply clink each others device to create a unique playlist of both your tastes. Theres a dedicated share button to instantly share a song or playlist with someone having a Hei-Five device. Thats not it, when hanging in a group, stack everyones device on top of each other to create a potent speaker that plays the most liked songs in everyones playlist.When the Hei-Five runs out of juice, simply dock it on the accompanying charger and it displays the current time and charging levels. The packing of the audio accessory is as interesting as its functionality. As soon as you open the box, theres a Heineken can concealing the Hei-Five docked in the charging box. Stash it on your desk or living room shelf, onlookers will surely mistake it for a striking-looking beer can!The post Heineken-themed music device lets you discover new music and create unique jams with strangers first appeared on Yanko Design.

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Speak the devil's name, and he shall appear. Daredevil: Born Again and the rest of Marvel's upcoming Disney+ original series were missing from Comic-Con 2024. But Marvel made it up to fans at D23 when the studio premiered the first trailer for Daredevil: Born Again. The footage hasn't been officially released online yet. But if these clips are any indication, fans of the first Daredevil series will be very happy.The common theme in the trailer is that Daredevil is kicking a lot of ass. Matt Murdock is back, and he's a force of nature. A few familiar faces from the previous show are seen, including Karen, Foggy, and even Wilson Fisk, the Kingpin of crime. Daredevil Season 3 apparently hasn't been retconned, because Fisk knows Matt is Daredevil, and he's not afraid of him. They have a scene together in a diner that seems like a homage to Heat. And for some reason, Matt has multi-colored Daredevil masks including the yellow one from She-Hulk: Attorney At Law.Jon Bernthal's Frank Castle/Punisher also makes his return in the footage, but he doesn't seem to remember Matt. Frank is also looking pretty rough since the last time we saw him in The Punisher Season 2. More intriguingly, the trailer appears to introduce White Tiger, another costumed vigilante. But as some fans have pointed out online, he may also be Muse, a more recent Daredevil villain. Both characters have white costumes, so it's hard to tell.Continue Reading at GameSpot

Sometimes, DMs need help. This is why there are adventure modules; to provide ready-made campaigns to play. Most of these are playable, but some of them are beyond epic in scope. Lord of the Ringsthats for brand-new players. The Dragonlance Chroniclesnot epic enough.

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My kitchen has seen more failed experiments than actual meals, often leaving me with a sink full of dishes and the number for my favorite takeout on speed dial. But I still dream of turning my culinary luck around. Because I'm a glutton for punishment, I've got my eye on this Chefman Multifunctional Digital Air Fryer+, which is currently on sale for $84 on Amazon. Chefman Multifunctional 10L Family Size Digital Air Fryer+ $84.15 at Amazon $139.99 Save $55.84 Get Deal Get Deal $84.15 at Amazon $139.99 Save $55.84 The Chefman Multifunctional Digital Air Fryer+ tackles tasks that usually require multiple appliances: It air fries, bakes, and even dehydrates. You know, in case you ever get the wild idea to make your own beef jerky instead of buying it like a normal person. And it has a large window and bright interior lights, so you can keep an eye on your meal without having to open the oven door.However, its not without its limitations. Some reviewers have mentioned that the oven, at 10 liters, can still be a bit small, especially for families or those who want to cook in larger batches. Its compact size and three racks might be a plus for those with limited counter space wanting simultaneous cooking, but it does mean youre not going to fit a large turkey in there. There have also been some mentions of the control panel being less intuitive than it could bewhile its not overly complicated, there's a learning curve.The Chefman seems to hold its own in terms of performance without costing a fortune, but it does face stiff competition from brands like Ninja and Instant Pot, which offer comparable multifunctional models at a higher price point.

Security researchers have found a vulnerability in AMD processors that has persisted for decades, according to reporting by Wired. This is a fascinating security flaw because it was found in the firmware of the actual chips and potentially allows malware to deeply infect a computers memory.The flaw was discovered by researchers from the security firm IOActive, who are calling the AMD-based vulnerability a Sinkclose" flaw. This potentially allows hackers to run their own code in the most privileged mode of an AMD processor, System Management Mode. This is typically a protected portion of the firmware. The researchers have also noted that the flaw dates back to at least 2006 and that it impacts nearly every AMD chip."Researchers warn that a bug in AMDs chips would allow attackers to root into some of the most privileged portions of a computer..." New piece from @WIRED featuring research from IOActive Principal Security Consultants, Enrique Nissim & Krzysztof Okupski. https://t.co/UuvzC2qyGI IOActive, Inc (@IOActive) August 9, 2024 Thats the bad news. Now onto some better news. Despite being potentially catastrophic, this issue is unlikely to impact regular people. Thats because in order to make full use of the flaw, hackers would already need deep access to an AMD-based PC or server. Thats a lot of work for a random home PC, phew, but could spell trouble for corporations or other large entities.This is particularly worrisome for governments and the like. In theory, malicious code could burrow itself so deep within the firmware that it would be almost impossible to find. As a matter of fact, the researchers say that the code would likely survive a complete reinstallation of the operating system. The best option for infected computers would be a one-way ticket to the trash heap.Imagine nation-state hackers or whoever wants to persist on your system. Even if you wipe your drive clean, it's still going to be there, says Krzysztof Okupski from IOActive. It's going to be nearly undetectable and nearly unpatchable.Once successfully implemented, hackers would have full access to both surveil activity and tamper with the infected machine. AMD has acknowledged the issue and says that it has released mitigation options for data center products and Ryzen PC products with mitigations for AMD embedded products coming soon. The company has also published a full list of impacted chips.AMD has also emphasized just how difficult it would be to take advantage of this exploit. It compares using the Sinkclose flaw to accessing a banks safe-deposit boxes after already bypassing alarms, guards, vault doors and other security measures. IOActive, however, says that kernel exploits the equivalent of plans to get to those metaphorical safe-deposit boxes exist readily in the wild. People have kernel exploits right now for all these systems, the organization told Wired. They exist and they're available for attackers.IOActive has agreed to not publish any proof-of-concept code as AMD gets to work on patches. The researchers have warned that speed is of the essence, saying if the foundation is broken, then the security for the whole system is broken.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/cybersecurity/researchers-discover-potentially-catastrophic-exploit-present-in-amd-chips-for-decades-161541359.html?src=rss

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