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The ethics and politics of the migration and refugee crisis
Society, Politics & Law

The ethics and politics of the migration and refugee crisis

...perceptions and experiences as active audiences and participants. These thoughts were recorded after the end of the exhibition which happened to be days after the result of the EU Referendum. In the booklet, you can read these reflections, which were visualised by the graphic artist Laura Sorvala. You can download the booklet here: [The cover of the booklet - select to...
Science and the Psychics - Quiz
Health, Sports & Psychology

Science and the Psychics - Quiz

...perception c. Extra sensitivity parameter The answer is: b. 6. Which of the following claim to rely on "psychic" skills? a. phrenologist b. astrologist c. crystal ball reader The answer is: c. 7. What is the general name given to all forms of parapsychological activity, such as telepathy or mind-over-matter? a. Psi b. Chi c. The Fluence The answer is: a. 8. When was the...
What can lucid dreaming teach us about consciousness?
Health, Sports & Psychology

What can lucid dreaming teach us about consciousness?

...perceptions and emotions we experience in our dreams, we are not conscious in the same way as when we’re awake. This explains why we can’t recognise that we’re in a dream and often mistake these bizarre narratives for reality. But some people – lucid dreamers – have the ability to experience awareness during their dreams by “re-awakening” some aspects of...
Does Germany need a smooth Brexit just as much as the UK?
Society, Politics & Law

Does Germany need a smooth Brexit just as much as the UK?

...perception in the UK that the remaining EU states, and Germany especially, would like to punish Britain for withdrawing from the European Union. This would mean Britain out in the cold, no trade deal, and potentially a fine to make up for lost payments. [The Conversation] The problem here is that it is generally assumed that countries have unified positions, shared by the...
What's in store for Angela Merkel's fourth term?
Society, Politics & Law

What's in store for Angela Merkel's fourth term?

...perceptions of the Merkel government’s achievements. One minute Germany was a “desolate land”, the next an “island of prosperity”. Germans are well aware of their relative prosperity in Europe but seem to have been traumatised by the impact of the migrant crisis within their borders. Anxiety runs high over international tensions and there is a fear that...
In-car technology: are we being sold a false sense of security?
Digital & Computing

In-car technology: are we being sold a false sense of security?

...perception and inability to detect and react to hazards. The real problem with phone use is the cognitive demands it places on a driver. If we try to allocate attention to another engaging task at the same time as driving, our performance in both tasks suffers. Infotainment and safety We are continually introducing more technologies to our vehicles. Drivers can now ask...
Introducing consciousness
History & The Arts

Introducing consciousness

...perceptions, thoughts, and feelings; awareness. The term is impossible to define except in terms that are unintelligible without a grasp of what consciousness means.… Consciousness is a fascinating but elusive phenomenon: it is impossible to specify what it is, what it does, or why it evolved. Nothing worth reading has been written about it. (Sutherland 1995, 95)...
Level 3: Advanced 20 hrs
Understanding Identity
Society, Politics & Law

Understanding Identity

...race The implications of race and ethnicity for racism. Racism - individual and institutional Investgating the Stephen Lawrence murder case . Change in attitude is the responsibility of both public institutions and private individuals Ethnicity and identity Young people’s perceptions of identity may hold the key to understanding issues of race and ethnicity in Britain....