Are AIs Really Psychopaths? The AI/psychopath analogy is common, but is it correct? I don't think so. AIs are not psychopaths but something else entirely.
Read my full explanation in Psychology Today:
www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/eleg...
Furries and anthropomorphism - my latest substack where I share a discussion of furries that didn't make it into the final edit of Humanish. A handy primer on the #furry phenomenon & how it relates to our inbuilt interest in anthropomorphic characters. open.substack.com/pub/justingr...
Official #unboxing video for my new book #humanish - with a twist... #author @littlebrown.bsky.social
I am giving away a signed copy of Humanish to whomever comes up with the best name for this adorable little toaster that graces the cover of Humanish. Here's the link to submit your name idea: justingregg.substack.com/p/name-this-...
I am SUPER PSYCHED to announce that the launch of my new book #Humanish will take place at the fabulous P&T Knitwear in NYC on September 22, and that none other than the inimitable Adam Aleksic (Etymology Nerd and author of Algospeak) will be the host!
Help me become a cool speaker person at South by Southwest next year by voting for my talk idea at this link: participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sx...
I think you need to make a SXSW account, but I'd be grateful for your vote! #SXSW #PanelPicker
If you are a Barnes & Noble member, you get 25% off the pre-order of my upcoming book Humanish between now and Friday! That's literally twice as much as a 12.5% discount! And three times as much as a 8.3333333333% discount! Wow! @barnesandnoble.com www.barnesandnoble.com/w/humanish-j...
The use of AI in writing erodes the trust between writer and reader - that sacred relationship that makes the written word so special. Writing is meant to be a direct link between the author and the reader's mind. When a mindless AI gets in the middle, that connection is broken.
Why Using AI to Write to Friends and Family Is Dehumanizing
I explore this topic in a new post at my blog over on Psychology Today
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/eleg...
My new book Humanish is now available for pre-order! It will be published on September 23 in the US and Canada, and September 25th in the UK: justingregg.substack.com/p/humanish-n...
A video in which I reveal the cover to my new book Humanish! With a FANTASTIC illustration by @armandoveve.bsky.social www.instagram.com/reel/DICHiKA...
Is your dog an "it" or a "he"? The confusingly complex rules of animal pronouns. justingregg.substack.com/p/is-your-do...
Few things are as humbling as reading a copy editor's notes/comments on your book manuscript...
I explain the science behind why some people find #Lumo the @eurovision.tv mascot creepy whereas others only see cuteness. With reference to @heritage.bsky.social's highly quotable Guardian article on the topic. open.substack.com/pub/justingr...
There is now exciting video footage of this pee-on-your-dolphin-friends behavior: www.youtube.com/watch?app=de...
More info: justingregg.substack.com/p/dolphins-s...
A breaking dolphin science news story you simply cannot miss: Dolphins shoot pee through the air onto the heads of their friends/enemies, says science open.substack.com/pub/justingr...
Spent all day yesterday writing. Final word count = 0. Meanwhile, teenage daughter arrives home after a full day of school and cranks out 1400 words which she publishes to fanfic site before supper.
Look at this floofy bluejay! So floofy!
Behold: a video on my new Substack where I explain what my new book (HUMANISH) is all about (hint: anthropomorphism), and provide a few book and film recommendations. substack.com/home/post/p-...
This is the year my new book HUMANISH will be published! It’s a playful deep-dive into the science of anthropomorphism, with tips on how to harness its power to create healthier relationships with the animals, AI systems, and even other humans in your life. Stay tuned: justingregg.substack.com
A squirrel resting on a deck bannister in the sun - flattened out on her stomach with her legs splayed out.
Our squirrel friend has flattened herself out while lounging in the sun. Flat and happy.
When I talk about the uniqueness of human language when it comes to productivity and semantic complexity, I guess this is what I mean…
More a book editor than a website maker, but decided to make a simple site for authors, published or debut, who need help. Feel free to share with anyone who may need freelance help, and wants trade publishing insight: Pronoysarkareditorial.com
Before I forget, I am reposting this. Fascinating stuff.
Thanks for making this @stfx-university.bsky.social start pack @lauraestill.bsky.social! go.bsky.app/L7yywto
In raccoon news, the fluff beast is back at my bird feeder. A singularly unflappable animal. I’m only a couple feet away from this chonk machine and there’s almost zero reaction.
Why hello Ologies peeps! For those not yet in the know, the Ologies Starter Pack is where it’s at: go.bsky.app/NCwaEuf
The most human of all expressions, according to Charles Darwin.
Chickens also blush
They do so both in positive situations (e.g. waiting to eat a worm) and also - somewhat more intensely - in negative ones (e.g. being caught by a human).
(paper) https://buff.ly/4eJfGRK
Followed your advice @kevinmackenzie.bsky.social - thanks for the hot tip re the chill atmosphere at Bluesky. Big fan of muting stuff and curating a positive space!
In the spirit of positive posting, here’s a floofy raccoon pillaging my bird-feeder platform.
