People conform to the norm -- even if the norm is a computer-- - TopicsExpress



          

People conform to the norm -- even if the norm is a computer-- bit.ly/1FXoMbu Often enough, it is human nature to conform. This tendency makes us follow the lead of computers, even if the machines give us the wrong advice. This is the finding of a study that investigates how people make judgment calls after playing role-playing video games. Real-life encounters and face-to-face contact with other people are on the decline in a world that is becoming increasingly computerized. Many routine tasks are delegated to virtual characters. People spend hours role-playing through virtual-reality video games by taking on the persona of a virtual character or avatar. -- Published By Health Alerts™ on.fb.me/1smE2TM -- January 14, 2015 at 09:08AM
Posted on: Wed, 14 Jan 2015 20:59:34 +0000

Trending Topics



Recently Viewed Topics




© 2015