Bobby Azarian

Articles

Bobby has written for the The Atlantic, BBC Future, Psychology Today, Scientific American, The New York Times, and others.

Bobby's research has appeared in journals such as Acta Psychologica, Human Brain Mapping, and Cognition & Emotion.

Bobby is a freelance writer with a PhD in neuroscience who covers topics ranging from science and technology to politics and philosophy.

To Fight Misinformation, We Must Think Like Scientists
Fake news and bogus conspiracy theories are running rampant. We can fight them by teaching people to think like scientists.
What Makes People Especially Vulnerable to Fake News?
It's no secret that fake news and bogus conspiracy theories are a big problem in America. How do we protect ourselves?
Study: Gamblers Risk More When Slot Machines Seem Humanlike
Watch out gamblers: research suggests you will take more risks if a slot machine seems more humanlike.
Your Brain on God
Religion can be addictive just like a drug. Is that a good or a bad thing? It can be both.
How Trump and Media Allies Target the Mentally Vulnerable
Bogus conspiracy theories will undoubtedly play a major role in the upcoming presidential election. The question is whether anything can be done about it.