Arvid Kappas
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Arvid Kappas
@arvidkappas.bsky.social

Emotion scientist and professor of psychology with a particular interest in social robotics and human-robot interaction. Pop-culture nerd. Sci-Fi fan. Trekkie. Owner of guitars.

Psychology 59%
Computer science 17%

A truly multi-disciplinary panel of key note speakers has been announced for ISRE2026 in Brisbane 11-14 July, 2026: Christian von Scheve, Kate Rossmanith, and Ronnie de Sousa. There is still time to submit a paper or symposium at www.isre2026.org Deadline is Nov 21st. Exciting city!

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Stop by the SPR Video Booth (In front of the Elevators, 8th Floor) to film a 60–90 second spotlight on your research. Open to all attendees! #2025SPR

A life well lived. R.I.P. Jane Goodall
Renowned conservationist Jane Goodall dies aged 91
The conservationist was renowned for her groundbreaking chimpanzee field research and globe-spanning environmental advocacy.
www.abc.net.au

Looking forward to our symposium on "We still need to know more about how emotions and social context interact in driving facial activity" at next week's CERE in Grenoble
Parallel Session 6: T4 – CERE2025 - 10th Conference of the Consortium of European Research on Emotion
www.cere2025.com

www.nytimes.com/2025/06/13/t... meltdown - thanks ChatGPT!!!chatgpt-ai-chatbots-conspiracies.html?unlocked_article_code=1.O08.KIMq.jr8ol0K49bEg&smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare
They Asked an A.I. Chatbot Questions. The Answers Sent Them Spiraling.
www.nytimes.com

The passing of #BillAtkinson triggers fond memories of the early days of the #Apple #Macintosh - I still miss #Hypercard - these were days of discovery - right on your desk www.nytimes.com/2025/06/07/t...
Bill Atkinson, Who Made Computers Easier to Use, Is Dead at 74
www.nytimes.com

It is game over for Aldebaran, maker of social robots. After a period of being insolvent, a French court yesterday closed the doors of the struggling company. My lab, like dozens of others, depends on Nao and Pepper for research. #socialrobots #aldebaran #robotics
www.frenchweb.fr/aldebaran-li...
Aldebaran, liquidation d’une icône de la Frenchtech, que valent encore ses actifs ?
Symbole de la robotique française, la société a été placée en liquidation judiciaire le 2 juin. Les actifs, largement dépréciés, témoignent d’un
www.frenchweb.fr

Is reading over? Are professors' worries expressing a romantic desire for an outmoded activity?
The Reading Struggle Meets AI
The crisis has worsened, many professors say. Is it time to think differently?
www.chronicle.com

I just received word that Ellen Berscheid passed away last Thursday. Her work, with Elaine Hatfield, greatly impacted how we understand love today. RIP

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ellen_S...
Ellen S. Berscheid - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org

Hot off the press: Laban, G., Morrison, V., Kappas, A. et al. Coping with Emotional Distress via Self-Disclosure to Robots: An Intervention with Caregivers. Int J of Soc Robotics (2025). doi.org/10.1007/s123...

link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Coping with Emotional Distress via Self-Disclosure to Robots: An Intervention with Caregivers - International Journal of Social Robotics
People often engage in self-disclosure and social sharing when trying to cope with emotional distress. This study introduces a novel long-term intervention designed to help informal caregivers cope wi...
link.springer.com

No wonder we can use Bad as a synonym for impressive Gerben van Kleef argues that transgressive acts by leaders find support not despite the norm violation but because of it. #socialpsychology #toxicleaders #500poundgorilla www.linkedin.com/posts/gerben...
Understanding (and counteracting) the appeal of transgressive leaders | Gerben van Kleef
Transgressive leaders appear to enjoy growing popularity across the globe. Why is this so? Synthesizing recent evidence, I propose that (i) such leaders are appealing not despite their transgressive b...
www.linkedin.com

Europe and the US a story of two approaches to trains www.nytimes.com/2025/05/18/o...
Opinion | Europe Built Trains. America Built Highways and Regret.
www.nytimes.com

Perhaps of interest to you. Posters still being accepted.

kognitywistyka.org.pl/2025/05/03/p...
Perspectives on Child Development: Social Learning and Interaction. Call for Posters – Kognitywistyka w Polsce
kognitywistyka.org.pl

Bruce Springsteen's Trump Takedown Is Going Super Viral

www.buzzfeed.com/mjs538/bruce...
Bruce Springsteen's Message To Donald Trump Is Going Mega Viral
Yeah, he's not a fan.
www.buzzfeed.com

Our paper was the top downloaded article in the International Journal of Social Robotics in 2024. Building Long-Term Human–Robot Relationships: Examining Disclosure, Perception and Well-Being Across Time.
Guy Laban, Arvid Kappas, Val Morrison & Emily S. Cross

link.springer.com/article/10.1...

I guess there will be more conferences elsewhere then. Another brick in the wall.

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
French scientist denied US entry after phone messages critical of Trump found
France’s research minister said the scientist was traveling to Houston for a conference when his phone was searched
www.theguardian.com

Today I'm filled with admiration for my university's president, Chris Eisgruber. He's standing up for Columbia and for universities as a home for freedom of ideas, debate, and thought - free of government attack. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
The Cost of the Government’s Attack on Columbia
American universities have given the country prosperity and security. The Trump administration’s attack on academic freedom endangers all of that.
www.theatlantic.com

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From @theathletic.bsky.social: Ted Lasso, the comedy series following an American soccer coach at a fictional English Premier League club, will return for a fourth season. “Ted’s coaching a women’s team.” nyti.ms/4iSspnq
Ted Lasso to return for Season 4: ‘Ted’s coaching a women’s team’
Apple TV+ has confirmed Jason Sudeikis will reprise his role as Coach Lasso in the Emmy award-winning show.
nyti.ms

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Many psychological scientists are now calling for a “heterogeneity revolution,” focused on uncovering individual and contextual differences in experimental outcomes.
When One Size Doesn’t Fit All
Many psychological scientists are now calling for a “heterogeneity revolution,” focused on uncovering individual and contextual differences in experimental outcomes.
www.psychologicalscience.org