The Human Algorithm

Career

The Rise of Job Insecurity: Handling Layoff Fears

Ali Shehab on March 19, 2025

Layoffs are now a global phenomenon. Employees are grappling with a new reality: Job security is extinct. Here’s how to survive the psychological storm.

Layoffs are now a global phenomenon. Employees are grappling with a new reality: Job security is extinct. Here’s how to survive the psychological storm.

Social Media

TikTok Therapy: How the Gen Z Trend Is Reshaping Mental Health

Ali Shehab on March 12, 2025

TikTok has become Gen Z’s go-to therapist. But when viral trends replace professional diagnosis, the consequences can be dangerous.

TikTok has become Gen Z’s go-to therapist. But when viral trends replace professional diagnosis, the consequences can be dangerous.

Artificial Intelligence

When Your Therapist Is an Algorithm: Risks of AI Counseling

Ali Shehab on March 2, 2025

You may confess your deepest fears to a chatbot that never judges you. But what happens when an algorithm becomes your closest confidant? Consider the dark side of AI “empathy.”

You may confess your deepest fears to a chatbot that never judges you. But what happens when an algorithm becomes your closest confidant? Consider the dark side of AI “empathy.”

Anxiety

Why Plane Crashes Trigger Mass Anxiety—And How to Cope

Ali Shehab on February 18, 2025

When a plane crash makes the news, it affects more than just the families of the dead. What makes this happen, and how can we deal with these strong feelings?

When a plane crash makes the news, it affects more than just the families of the dead. What makes this happen, and how can we deal with these strong feelings?

Politics

How to Say No to Dominant Leaders

Ali Shehab on February 11, 2025

High-conflict leaders exploit cognitive biases to dominate. Science-backed strategies reveal how to neutralize their tactics—without losing your cool.

High-conflict leaders exploit cognitive biases to dominate. Science-backed strategies reveal how to neutralize their tactics—without losing your cool.

Memes

Why Crypto Memes Hijack Your Brain, and How to Resist

Ali Shehab on January 31, 2025

From Dogecoin to Shiba Inu, meme coins are everywhere. But are they smart investments? Learn how viral trends manipulate your brain and how you can make informed choices.

From Dogecoin to Shiba Inu, meme coins are everywhere. But are they smart investments? Learn how viral trends manipulate your brain and how you can make informed choices.