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60 second adventures in economics: Rational Choice Theory
Society, Politics & Law

60 second adventures in economics: Rational Choice Theory

...think they know all the facts, or maybe the facts are just too complicated And sometimes people just decide to follow the crowd, relying on others to know what they’re doing. When too many cheap mortgages were being sold in 2007 – a lot of people didn’t know what was going on. And a lot of others just followed the crowd. Some lenders may have rationally believed...
Discuss: Representations of the working class
Society, Politics & Law

Discuss: Representations of the working class

...think of as s typically working class person? What are the dominant images? Are they stereotypes? Is it impossible to say now? When do we see images of working lass people? What are they doing? Let us know your responses to the statements below, then give us some more of your thoughts, experiences and memories of working class representation in the comments section lower...
Discuss: The struggle of the working class
Society, Politics & Law

Discuss: The struggle of the working class

...think about the struggles faced by the working class? Fill in our short survey and share your thoughts and memories...[Unison rally in Oxford] The working class was born into struggle as workers fought for a living wage. In the years since the fight for a decent life has waxed and waned. Notable victories include the achievement of the 1945-50 Labour government which...
How data is making our cities smarter
Society, Politics & Law

How data is making our cities smarter

...Thinking Allowed. Transcript Data is a significant part of technological life and has made the news recently due to breaches, misuse and new legislative regulations. For smart city planners, an individual's data is often not very useful - big data which amalgamates individual activities looking for patterns is far more relevant. Smart city tech companies are interested in...
Answering questions in Science
Science, Maths & Technology

Answering questions in Science

...thinking and explore these fascinating topics in greater depth. Can you make a hole in water? Transcript How do you know what is alive? Transcript Why does it snow it winter? Transcript Could life ever have existed on Mars? Transcript Why do metals corrode? Transcript How similar am I to a plant? Transcript Does the Earth move beneath your feet? Transcript Are waves...
The Art of Rich Pictures
Science, Maths & Technology

The Art of Rich Pictures

...The Art of Rich Pictures in Storytelling How do people tell stories and complex narratives with Rich Pictures? The Art of Rich Pictures in Health How Communicative Art is used as a therapeutic tool The Art of Rich Pictures at Work How can Rich Pictures help in Business situations? The Art of Rich Pictures in Big Picture thinking How Rich Pictures help tackle large issues...
Reducing your ecological footprint
Nature & Environment

Reducing your ecological footprint

...think globally. Five video tracks demonstrate how to assess the ‘ecological footprint’ of your household, examine the effects of personal transport on the environment, and explore how your decisions as food consumers are part of a supply chain stretching across Europe and the rest of the world. They feature an energy efficient household in Oxford and pioneering work...
‘Citizen sensing’ and new forms of environmental monitoring
Society, Politics & Law

‘Citizen sensing’ and new forms of environmental monitoring

...systems. Environmental monitoring is not only conducted by scientists and other experts, but also by countless volunteers around the world. The area of ‘citizen science’ has grown over the past few decades due to a policy drive for public participation in science, a greater availability of sensor technology, and the longstanding willingness of people to become...