In some recent posts, I’ve talked about the science of belief, information, and internet technologies (in particular, social media). I have argued that much of the concern about the spread of ...

Discover the shocking 1985 subliminal message controversy that sparked national outrage in this classic Fight Back episode. Fight Back investigates the hidden techniques used in advertising and media, ...

You’ve probably heard the phrase “catch your sub” — a playful way of referring to moments when someone gives a subtle, indirect hint or message. While it’s commonly used in social situations, the ...

The internet may be weird, but YouTube communities are even weirder. One such community is the subliminal community. A little introduction to subliminals: there is usually two types of these videos.

The European Commission plans to ban the use of AI for social credit scoring, exploitation of the vulnerable, and subliminal manipulation, as part of new proposals for regulating artificial ...