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Doctoral student Hilbert finds that irrationality may be the result of mental “noise”

Posted on January 8, 2012 by Jackson DeMos

Humans systematically make irrational decisions and poor estimates, but new research shows that real-world biases such as prejudice and self-aggrandizement may be explained by simple “noisy” deviation in our mental processes. In a forthcoming paper, doctoral student Martin Hilbert offers … Continue reading →

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USC Annenberg scholars travel to New Orleans for NCA Conference

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Jackson DeMos

Dozens of USC Annenberg scholars will attend the National Communication Association’s 97th Annual Convention this weekend in New Orleans. The convention will be held from Nov. 17-20. The participants will engage in discussions focusing on communication research, teaching concepts and … Continue reading →

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