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A 2026 psychology study found that unfair or pointless job tasks increase quiet quitting by draining workers’ psychological resources, but AI assistance may reduce the risk

New research reveals that pointless or unfair work depletes employees' mental energy, directly leading to quiet quitting. A study in Frontiers in Psychology found this "ego depletion" is the key mechanism. While AI tools can slightly lessen this effect by handling tedious tasks, they don't eliminate the core problem. Managers…

The Economic Times · Jun 23

Scientists just tracked 188 pet owners in the Netherlands for five days, and the surprising twist is that dogs and cats both lifted mood a little, but only one might be making stress worse

A recent Dutch study explored how interacting with cats and dogs impacts our mood and stress. While both pets offer a brief happiness boost, neither significantly reduced stress. Interestingly, intense cat interactions during stressful moments were tentatively linked to worse feelings, unlike dogs, which remained neutral. This difference may stem…

The Economic Times · Jun 22

Trypophobia Explained: Why Your Brain Reacts To Tiny Holes

Trypophobia explained: Why does your brain react to tiny holes? Discover why clusters of holes trigger this phobia, its link to aversion and fear.

Bored Panda · Oct 8, 2025