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emanueldebellis.bsky.social @emanueldebellis.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Turn-by-turn trains you to stop thinking about where you are. Route preview does the opposite. You stay engaged, orient yourself, learn the route. Fun HCI x behavioral science collaboration with Gian-Luca Savino, Reuben Kirkham & Johannes Schöning. doi.org/10.1371/jour... @unisg.ch

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Evaluating route preview as an alternative to turn-by-turn navigation in pedestrian mobility

Mobile navigation apps like Google Maps and Apple Maps predominantly use turn-by-turn (TBT) instructions for pedestrians, a paradigm originally designed for vehicular navigation. However, many users a...

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emanueldebellis.bsky.social @emanueldebellis.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

When you walk somewhere with #GoogleMaps, do you actually start turn-by-turn navigation? Or do you just look at the route and go? 🗺️ We studied this. 44% prefer the simple route preview. In familiar areas, it's 76%. And here's the thing: navigation performance is basically the same.

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University of St.Gallen @unisg.ch · 23/03/2026

Forschung von HSG-Prof Emanuel de Bellis zu #KI in der Personalauswahl im Harvard Business Manager Zentrale Erkenntnis: Wenn Bewerber:innen vermuten, dass eine KI sie bewertet, betonen sie systematisch analytische Fähigkeiten und spielen Empathie, Kreativität und Intuition herunter.

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Open Science Office University of St. Gallen @openscienceoffice.unisg.ch · 30/01/2026

🎉 We’re excited to announce the Kick-off of the Open Science Office at the University of St. Gallen (HSG)! 📅 Tuesday, February 24th 2026 🕜 13:30–15:00 📍 SQUARE Arena or Online 🗣️ Language: English ℹ️ Information & Registration: www.hsg-square.ch/de/event-det...

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Kick-off: Open Science Office

Join us for the kick-off event of the new Open Science Office at the University of St.Gallen. We will introduce the Open Science Office, the people behind it, and how it can support your research at t...

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University of St.Gallen @unisg.ch · 11/12/2025

Many companies still advertise smart products using general buzzwords such as “AI-supported”, “algorithm” or “smart”. For users, however, it is not how “smart” a product is that matters, but what concrete added value it offers, as new work by HSG researchers shows. unisg.link/kxm

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Real customer value instead of marketing buzzwords

Smart products are booming. Examples include robot vacuum cleaners and smart speakers with voice assistants. Many companies still advertise these products using general buzzwords such as “AI-supported...

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emanueldebellis.bsky.social @emanueldebellis.bsky.social · 03/08/2025

Interested or know someone who might be? Details and application here: jobs.unisg.ch/offene-stellen/2-phd-positions-in-consumer-behavior-and-technology-m-f-d/0377c484-33e9-42e5-820a-a761aff2c3ea Feel free to reach out with questions!

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HSG: 2 PhD Positions in Consumer Behavior and Technology (m/f/d)

A passion for behavioral science and new technologies. An excellent master's degree (or equivalent) in marketing, psychology, behavioral economics, or a related field. Outstanding English communicatio...

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emanueldebellis.bsky.social @emanueldebellis.bsky.social · 03/08/2025

Looking for 2 PhD students to join our lab at the Institute of Behavioral Science and Technology @unisg.ch! We study how people interact with AI and automation at the intersection of marketing, psychology, and technology. Fully-funded positions available. Please share! 🙏

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HSG: 2 PhD Positions in Consumer Behavior and Technology (m/f/d)

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University of St.Gallen @unisg.ch · 24/06/2025

AI is increasingly replacing human decision-makers – whether in job applications or university admissions. This has consequences. Researchers at HSG and @rsmerasmus.bsky.social show in a new study that people behave systematically differently when assessed by AI. ➡️Read more: unisg.link/f71b76

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Artificial intelligence assessment changes human behaviour

Artificial intelligence is being used to assess people. For example, in the recruitment process, university admissions or the provision of public services. A study by the University of St.Gallen shows...

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emanueldebellis.bsky.social @emanueldebellis.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Do we change who we are when #AI is watching? New paper in @pnas.org: Job applicants emphasize analytical traits and hide intuition when assessed by AI—believing that's what algorithms want. Result? Companies may hire people good at "performing for algorithms" rather than the best candidates.

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AI assessment changes human behavior | PNAS

AI is increasingly replacing human decision-makers across domains. AI-based tools have become particularly common in assessment decisions, such as ...

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emanueldebellis.bsky.social @emanueldebellis.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Warum geben wir smarten Produkten menschliche Namen? Im Gespräch mit #SRF habe ich über die sich wandelnde Mensch-Maschine-Beziehung diskutiert. Das Interview auf Schweizerdeutsch kann hier nachgehört werden (ab 11:14): www.srf.ch/play/radio/r... @unisg.ch

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Wenn der Staubsauger Roboter einen Namen bekommt

Über 80 Prozent der Menschen besitzen zuhause mindestens ein intelligentes Gerät. Das ergab eine Befragung der Universität St.Gallen. Meistens ist es eine Smartwatch oder ein Staubsaugerroboter. Oftma...

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University of St.Gallen @unisg.ch · 10/04/2025

Ob Saugroboter, Küchenmaschine oder KI-Chatbots – smarte Produkte verändern den Alltag. Wie nutzen Menschen in der Schweiz diese neuen Technologien? Wie ist ihre persönliche Wahrnehmung? Das haben Forschende der Universität St.Gallen im «Smart Products Reports 2025» erneut untersucht. unisg.link/wqx

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Smart Products Report 2025: Nutzung und Ängste nehmen zu

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emanueldebellis.bsky.social @emanueldebellis.bsky.social · 07/03/2024

For more information, here's our IJRM paper on how one-of-a-kindness can drive customer value: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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emanueldebellis.bsky.social @emanueldebellis.bsky.social · 07/03/2024

Why be simply #unique if you can be one-of-a-kind instead? 🤔 Well, in some cases the difference is worth a staggering €50,000. 🤯 www.ijrm-newsletter.com/post/when-un... Thanks for the fun conversation Marie! @unisg.ch

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emanueldebellis.bsky.social @emanueldebellis.bsky.social · 06/12/2023

Big shoutout to my co-authors Reto Hofstetter and Bernd Schmitt and especially to Melanie Clegg who was driving this project over several years! 🙌 #smartproducts #artificialintelligence #newtechnology @unisg.ch

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emanueldebellis.bsky.social @emanueldebellis.bsky.social · 06/12/2023

In essence, the research reveals the consequences of revealing the “mind” of the #machine to consumers. Check out the open-access paper for more insights: academic.oup.com/jcr/advance-...

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emanueldebellis.bsky.social @emanueldebellis.bsky.social · 06/12/2023

But why? For products with a narrow range of outcomes, we prefer preprogrammed algorithms that are perceived as more #predictable. For products with a large range of outcomes (think of a voice assistant), we put a premium on #creativity and thus prefer adaptive algorithms. 🤖

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emanueldebellis.bsky.social @emanueldebellis.bsky.social · 06/12/2023

Combining insights from #consumerresearch and #computerscience, we find that consumers generally prefer products with #adaptive #algorithms. However, preferences shift to preprogrammed algorithms for products that offer a limited range of outcomes, such as a smart lock. 🔒

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emanueldebellis.bsky.social @emanueldebellis.bsky.social · 06/12/2023

Ever wondered if consumers truly desire #AI in each and every product? Our latest research at the Journal of Consumer Research reveals that people care about what's under the hood. 🚗💡

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