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Social brain

The psychology behind successful groups

RSA Event / Video / Online

09 Mar 2023

Leading experts from the worlds of evolutionary psychology and business management, Tracey Camilleri, Samantha Rockey and Robin Dunbar talk through the concept of ‘the social brain’ and what it can teach us about how human groups function.
Dexter Dias on Why HUMANS HURT Each Other

Video

14 Aug 2017

Dexter Dias QC has identified ten ‘types’ of human behaviour; ten deeply ingrained evolutionary drives, which provide tools for decoding the best and worst that humans do.
Hugo Mercier on The Function of Reason

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03 Jul 2017

Cognitive scientist Hugo Mercier and his colleague Dan Sperber have made waves with the surprising results of years of research – that our power to reason has nothing to do with accuracy or truth-seeking.
Steven Sloman on The Knowledge Illusion

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20 Apr 2017

Acclaimed cognitive scientist Steven Sloman argues that we survive and thrive despite our mental shortcomings because we live in a rich community of knowledge.
Robert Frank on The Role of Luck

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31 Jan 2017

Influential economist and New York Times columnist Robert Frank argues that it is vital that we gain a more accurate understanding of the role of chance if we are to create better, fairer economies and societies, and shows how inequality driven by chance can be mitigated by adopting relatively simple policy solutions.
What is Consciousness Good For?

Video

09 Sep 2016

Nicholas Shea and Barry Smith present a new research project bringing together philosophy, psychology and neuroscience to explore the purpose of consciousness.
Ashton Applewhite on A World Without Ageism

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06 Sep 2016

Author and activist Ashton Applewhite examines the myths and prejudice around ageing and makes a call for an “all-age-friendly” world.
Claudia Hammond on The Psychology of Money

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30 Aug 2016

The surprising psychology of money reveals that our relationship with it is more complex than we might think. BBC Radio 4 broadcaster Claudia Hammond explores the latest research and offers some simple yet effective advice that can help us improve our relationship with money.
Rebecca Asher on Breaking Male Rules

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24 Aug 2016

Author Rebecca Asher explores the stereotypes that influence men’s behaviour and what can be done to change them – for the benefit of us all.
Lynsey Hanley on The Experience of Class

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17 Aug 2016

Journalist and writer Lynsey Hanley explores why class is still so central to the experience of living in Britain today.