Confirmation Bias
Prof. Richard Wiseman: Why magic should be taught in schools
26 Sep 2021
Magic, luck, schools, Twitter, creativity, social skills, illusions, magician, David Copperfield, Houdini, chance, casino, gambling, addiction, lottery, anxiety, Internet, social media, Professor… Audio
Fake News and the 2017 General Election
25 Jun 2017
How will fake news affect this year's General Election campaign? A panel discussion on the local implications of what's a very live issue worldwide. Audio
Dr Carla Houkamau - Unconscious Bias
24 Apr 2016
We hear a lot about 'unconscious bias' these days - but what exactly is it? And what is its close cousin, 'confirmation bias'? Dr Carla Houkamau is an expert in diversity management at the University… Audio
Psychology of Climate Change
3 Sep 2015
Victoria University psychology lecturer Marc Wilson discusses why some people remain unsure about climate change, despite the overwhelming evidence. Video, Audio