Every news story is biased. The only question is how

When I first watched Squid Game , I thought I was just going to be another hit Netflix series. But within minutes, I found myself viewing an illustration of the decision-making processes I study and work with every day. The games immediately revealed how people think, choose, and react under risk, uncertainty, and social pressure. And I wasn’t alone. Squid Game  became one of the most globally watched TV shows in history, with the first season alone drawing 265 million views

As AI assistants slip into our daily routines, they don’t just save time—they quietly reshape how we think, feel, and relate to others. This piece explores the cognitive costs of convenience, the rise of artificial intimacy, and how behavioral design and regulation can protect human agency.