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Matthew Hutson

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Matthew Hutson is a science journalist in New York City. He has a BS in cognitive neuroscience from Brown University, an MS in science writing from MIT, and more than 30 years of studying human behavior for zero course credit. From 2006-2010 he was the News Editor at Psychology Today, where his catch phrase during editorial meetings was "This one time at Burning Man..." Matt is the author of The 7 Laws of Magical Thinking (Penguin/Hudson Street 2012). His personal sites are www.SilverJacket.com and www.MagicalThinkingBook.com.

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Recent Posts
Is AI Research a 'Cesspit'?
Researchers worry about the risks of AI, which can invade privacy or write fake news. They're debating whether peer review should consider social impact alongside scientific merit.
The Future of Cities

Cities will increasingly define our futures, so what’s the future of cities?

Cities will increasingly define our futures, so what’s the future of cities?

How to Train (Ethical) Hackers

By 2022, the demand for qualified cybersecurity personnel will outstrip supply by 1.8 million workers. What can the industry do to reduce this global threat?

By 2022, the demand for qualified cybersecurity personnel will outstrip supply by 1.8 million workers. What can the industry do to reduce this global threat?

What a “Minimal Turing Test” Says About Humans

In a “Minimal Turing Test,” people and machines get only one word to convince a human judge that they’re alive. What would you say?

In a “Minimal Turing Test,” people and machines get only one word to convince a human judge that they’re alive. What would you say?

Are There Really Four Personality Types?

Before you start calling yourself a Carrie, Samantha, Miranda, or Charlotte, let’s see what researchers really found.

Before you start calling yourself a Carrie, Samantha, Miranda, or Charlotte, let’s see what researchers really found.