Was Phar Lap killed by gangsters? New research shows which conspiracies people believe in and why
By Matthew Marques, James McLennan, John Kerr, Matthew Ling & Matt Williams Research suggests avoiding ridicule, showing empathy, affirming critical thinking and appealing to trusted message sources can help when talking to someone who believes in conspiracy...
What are some of the key developments in cognitive neuroscience? ▶
In her inaugural lecture at the University of Auckland, Professor Karen Waldie attempts to answer some of the big questions in the area of developmental cognitive neuroscience. Are dyslexia and ADHD real? How do children with dyslexia turn out years later? Do...
What is eco-anxiety? ▶
What is eco-anxiety? How can we learn to be less anxious as the effects of climate change become more prominent? This seminar hosted by the University of Auckland Sustainability Network explores the issue of eco-anxiety and includes speakers from the University of...
At the crossroads: How can we navigate the right path for the betterment of humanity? 🔊
The world is facing multiple crises, from climate change to institutional racism to COVOD-19. Maria Armoudian speaks to three preeminent scholars from the fields of anthropology, philosophy, and psychology about the crossroads we are facing as a global community and...
Can we grow organisations and work that support a sustainable world?
By Gilbert Wong Can we grow organisations and work that support a sustainable world? The answer comes from understanding our deepest psychological drivers, according to Niki Harre. Let’s play the word association game. Money, status, competition, power and...
Can you trust a robot?
By Gilbert Wong Robot caregivers can help maintain independence as we age, but the trick is getting humans to trust them. It will not surprise those with a pessimistic view of humanity to know that even robots suffer racial prejudice. In a study by German researchers...
How is COVID-19 affecting substance use? 🔊
How are New Zealanders with addiction problems coping in the lockdown? We’ve seen the news items showing queues outside liquor outlets, but what is actually happening, especially in households that are affected by alcohol and drug addiction? Grant Christie spoke...
How do we ride the emotional rollercoaster of difficult times? 🔊
How do we ride the emotional rollercoaster of difficult times? Lillian Ng talks to Marthinus Bekker about building emotional resilience. Lillian Ng is a Senior Lecturer in Psychological Medicine at the University of Auckland. Marthinus Bekker is a clinical...
What psychological challenges do children and young people face amidst the time of COVID-19? 🔊
What psychological challenges do children and young people face amidst the time of COVID-19? In this podcast, Lillian Ng speaks with Hiran Thabrew and Melanie Woodfield about ways that families can support their children and adolescents. Meet Aroha the...Subscribe by Email
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