Ram B. Basnet

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Ram B. Basnet is a researcher whose work bridges the critical intersection of artificial intelligence, human psychology, and technology adoption. His most-cited study, "Fearing the Robot Apocalypse: Correlates of AI Anxiety" (2020, 42 citations), offers a pioneering empirical examination of how individuals' beliefs about AI relate to their anxiety levels and overall technology readiness. By surveying 65 college students and employing partial least squares analysis, Basnet provides foundational insights into the psychological barriers that may hinder the acceptance of emerging technologies. This work is particularly notable for its timely exploration of "AI anxiety" as a distinct construct, contributing to broader conversations about human-machine interaction and the societal implications of automation. Basnet's research is essential reading for students and scholars interested in the human factors of AI, offering a data-driven lens through which to understand public apprehension about technological change. His contributions help demystify the so-called "robot apocalypse" narrative, grounding it in measurable psychological correlates rather than speculative fear.