Adam Kramer

Papers

Total Citations

155

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About

Adam Kramer is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of social psychology, human-computer interaction, and artificial intelligence. His most influential work explores how social dynamics and identity cues shape human-robot communication, particularly through the lens of gender. In his landmark 2006 study (155 citations), Kramer demonstrated that a humanoid robot’s gendered persona can significantly influence how people disclose sensitive information—such as romantic dating norms—by leveraging perceived common ground. This foundational contribution revealed that conversational agents can be designed to optimize information elicitation simply by aligning their social identity with the user’s expectations. Beyond this, Kramer is widely recognized for his groundbreaking research on emotional contagion in large-scale social networks, where his work has garnered thousands of citations and sparked critical conversations about digital ethics and privacy. His studies have reshaped our understanding of how subtle design choices in AI and social media can alter human behavior, making him a key figure in the responsible development of socially aware technologies.