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Machines, minds and computers
Digital & Computing

Machines, minds and computers

...humanity's engagement with machine technologies and at our dream of building machines that share our special human features and powers – particularly our mental abilities. Minds – Here, we'll explore the development of the idea that human thought might be a form of computation, from its origins in the 17th century, through the advent of the digital computer in the...
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Level 3: Advanced 10 hrs
Thailand: The Politics of Blood
Society, Politics & Law

Thailand: The Politics of Blood

...human rights are at stake, in a political crisis that is not going to go away... Thailand: The Politics of Blood In Thailand, political ideas are fought in the media spotlight - but behind the arresting symbolism and imagery, issues of democracy, welfare, education and human rights are at stake - in a political crisis that is not going to go away. Perspective: The...
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Video 16 mins
Psychological research, obedience and ethics
Society, Politics & Law

Psychological research, obedience and ethics

...human participants. You will also gain an understanding of the guidelines that govern the use of non-human animals in psychological research in a second online activity, and why psychologists conduct such research. You will have the opportunity of viewing two short films which will introduce you to the research of Alex Thornton who studies meerkats, and of Tetsuro...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
The Ageing Well Public Talks
Health, Sports & Psychology

The Ageing Well Public Talks

...resources on OpenLearn...The Ageing Well Public Talk Series have now been running for five years and we are proudly starting Season 6. You can see all talks recorded here. How do I stay healthy? How do I keep active? How do I keep my mind in shape so that I enjoy a good quality of life for longer? These are critical questions that span a lifetime and naturally become a...
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Article 15 mins
Wanted! Starlings
Nature & Environment

Wanted! Starlings

...human activities such as habitat loss. Problems: A public enemy The problems caused by invasive starlings are intensified by their natural tendency to gather in large flocks outside of the breeding season and their association with human habitation. Flocks often contain thousands of birds that feed and roost together. Feeding flocks can cause huge damage to crops as well...
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Article 5 mins
Killers or carers?
Nature & Environment

Killers or carers?

...humans, but we deliberately kill many, many more: Globally, it is estimated that over 150 billion nonhuman animals are slaughtered for human food every year. This confusion between killing and caring is so habitual, that we often fail to recognise it, even when it’s right in front of our eyes. Our love for some animals even seems to excuse us from complicity in...
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Article 5 mins
International Men's Day
Miscellaneous

International Men's Day

...resources highlights the value of men and some of the key issues around mental and physical wellbeing...International Men’s Day takes place worldwide on 19 November. It celebrates the “positive value men bring to the world, their families and communities” and this collection of OpenLearn resources is designed to reflect that message. This year we also acknowledge...
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Article 5 mins
My unique path to university: more real stories
Education & Development

My unique path to university: more real stories

...underrepresented in higher education. Simon's story Simon shares his experience of joining university later in life and his hopes for a future career in television. [My Path to University: Simon's Story] [Wrexham University Logo] This resource was provided by Wrexham University and is part of the University Ready hub. Find more resources like this on the hub homepage....
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Video 5 mins