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Sep 8, 2025 24 min

Why AI-generated content won't move you

from Nudge Hosted by Phill Agnew

Most people prefer AI art until they know it’s AI-generated. Today on Nudge, Professor of Consumer Psychology Matt Johnson explains why. --- Watch the bonus episode: https://nudge.kit.com/5fa3398dfb More on Matt's books, work and newsletters: https://www.neuroscienceof.com/ Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.nudgepodcast.com/mailing-list Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phill-agnew-22213187/ Watch Nudge on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nudgepodcast/ --- Sources: Bellaiche, L., Shahi, R., Turpin, M. H., Ragnhildstveit, A., Sprockett, S., Barr, N., & Seli, P. (2023). Humans versus AI: Whether and why we prefer human-created compared to AI-created artwork. Cognitive Research: Principles and Implications, 8(1), 42. Glenn, J., & Walker, R. (Eds.). (2012). Significant objects: 100 extraordinary stories about ordinary things. Fantagraphics. Lecamwasam, K., & Ray Chaudhuri, T. (2025). Exploring listeners’ perceptions of AI-generated and human-composed music for functional emotional applications. arXiv preprint arXiv:2506.02856. Oasis. (2002, April 15). Oasis – The Hindu Times (Official Video) [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/Wp5zZ5cdu98 Oasis – Lost In The Clouds (AI Song). (2024, approximate). Oasis – Lost In The Clouds (AI Song) [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/ZmC9RYRitLs

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