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Searching Google Prompts Us To Over-Inflate Our Knowledge

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Research from the McCombs School of Business suggests this may have consequences, however, with it causing us to forget quite where our own knowledge ends and that of the internet begins. Google is undoubtedly a modern marvel, putting the world’s information at our fingertips. ” Our digital brain.

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Researchers Argue AI Can Help Better Serve The Underservered

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But new research from Texas McCombs looks at another way AI can be a force for good in society. Artificial intelligence has become like a handy Swiss Army knife for businesses—great for boosting sales, improving efficiency, and connecting with customers.

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Startups Can Drive Emerging Industries Forward

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However, a recent study from Texas McCombs reveals that startups do more than just create new products or services. Startups are often seen as places that come up with cool new things and shake up industries with their innovations.

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We Misjudge How Others Will Respond To Secrets

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However, recent research from the McCombs School of Business suggests that these fears may be exaggerated. In both work and personal settings, people frequently hide negative information about themselves due to concerns about harsh judgment from others.

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How Gender Influences Which Co-Founders You Choose

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New research from Texas McCombs shows that there’s a difference between men and women when it comes to this choice. In the startup world, picking the right co-founder can make or break your business. Should you choose someone you get along with, or someone who brings a lot to the table?

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Research Explores What Motivates Volunteers

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Some new research from Texas McCombs has suggestions for turning this trend around, and it all comes down to connections. Census Bureau, the number of volunteers for charities and local groups has dropped for the first time in years. In 2019, 30% of people volunteered, but by 2021, it was down to 23%.

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Organizational Altruism Affects Whether Job Candidates Haggle On Salary

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Altruistic organizations undoubtedly perform their good deeds for their own sake, but research from the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin suggests it might also influence whether job candidates negotiate on their salary or not.

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