Ian MacRae

The results of the research are in, and they're very encouraging for our capacity to have challenging conversations about controversial topics. And if you want to see how your perceptions compare to the general population, the quiz with instants results is still open:

David Robson @d_a_robson

My second piece describes the results of a study by me and @IanSMacRae, which looked at our conversations about politics and their effects on social connection. We've been working on this for a few months and I'm thrilled to be sharing what we found: https://t.co/clJHNlZIZh

RT @rifish: This was a fun BBC project I started months ago, but sadly couldn't see through before I left: A study of friendship in polari…

Thanks for re-sharing! It’s great to see how the ideas we discussed a few years ago are coming through in my work and writing today!

Extraordinary Business Book Club @extrabizbooks

From the archive! 🗃 In episode 332 @bookstothesky chatted to @IanSMacRae about the ‘dark’ side of online – the ‘unconscious of the internet’ – and how to go about pulling complex ideas and vast quantities of research into a readable book 👉🏻 https://t.co/HWNPgvZGyg

Thanks @soldersee for the review of Web of Value in @Irish_TechNews! "I love the insights around learning new cues in the digital space, as this, in particular, can mitigate the risk to the user from succumbing to the psychological effects of digital subversion." https://t.co/hVUodx6mib

John A. Mulhall | @authormulhall.com 🦋 @soldersee

🕸️ Interested in Web3.0? My latest non-fiction book review just published on @Irish_TechNews. Checkout it out at: https://t.co/f9K8KOwqTA Web of Value, by @IanSMacRae is an insightful read that allows the reader to become informed of the technology, and navigate the pitfalls

RT @PsychToday: Memes don't go viral just because they're fun. They play a crucial role in human survival. Here's the science behind your f…

RT @PsychToday: "The 21st century isn't the first era to fear machines subverting or replacing our humanity." Here's what the past has to t…

RT @PsychToday: Our digital identities may feel permanent, but they’re not. They can vanish in an instant, @IanSMacRae explains. Here's how…

RT @BakerInstitute: READ: @HarrisAEyre and @IanSMacRae explain how a focus on brain capital can turn psychological research into impactful…

RT @PsychToday: Belonging to a group feels good. But what happens when it starts to harm your well-being? Here's how to recognize—and deal…

This is one of those articles that changes in the writing process because it's so complex, and I get to talk to fascinating people that change how I think about the topic. Check out my latest article with @HarrisAEyre for the @BPSOfficial: https://t.co/twtTqx2CcP

The UK Law Commission recently published a 300-page review of DAOs - organisations where most of the operational processes run automatically on blockchains. I ask, can we automate managers? https://t.co/mwkQAo7hvk @cmi_managers

In technology, teams, and organizations, something always breaks. But can one problem bring down and entire organisation? Sometimes it can... I look at how decentralised leadership makes organisations more resilient and adaptable for @PeopleMgt: https://t.co/IvC2bBtgXu

RT @PeopleMgt: Ian MacRae explores the concept of distributing power and autonomy within businesses throughout its people and teams #HRblog…

It was an absolute pleasure to write the first Op Ed for @DigitalFrontier about the future of the internet... why some parts of the internet feel empty while other areas on the fringes seem to be vibrant (if chaotic) and thriving.

Digital Frontier @DigitalFrontier

The #internet isn’t dead, it’s just more fun at the edges.🛜💻 Psychologist, independent researcher and award-winning author @IanSMacRae explains there is an ongoing #renaissance across the fringe areas of the internet. 🔗Link to the article below 👇 https://t.co/fTMRflDes7

RT @AmelieLasker: Delightful article from author Ian MacRae (whose new book Web of Value is on Alexandria now!)--fits a lot of the conversa…

RT @d_a_robson: Do you want to help with some research? @IanSMacRae and I have designed a study on friendship. It takes just a few minutes…

It's been an absolute pleasure working with @d_a_robson and @BBC_Future on a new study about friendships, perceptions and conversations. There's a link to the study in @d_a_robson's latest article: https://t.co/8CGMlKaKnr Participating automatically generates a report of your

David Robson @d_a_robson

We often hear that social connection can increase our longevity, but what's the evidence behind it? In this article for @BBC, I look at the data, and address some of the questions raised by sceptics. You'll also find a link to a new study we're running. https://t.co/BRM1x7TKnr