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Dan Ariely: Beware conflicts of interest
In this short talk, psychologist Dan Ariely tells two personal stories that explore scientific conflict of interest: How the pursuit of knowledge and insight can be affected, consciously or not, by shortsighted personal goals. When we're thinking about the big questions, he reminds us, let's be aware of our all-too-human brains.

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Tell us what you think of Chappelle's look at at black peoples' foods and drinks? Tell us and remember...Disqus!  . . read more

When I Grow Up
2 dec  |  By Sumer Dayal (UNSW, Sydney

Dear Diary,

I’ve thought a lot about being an astronaut, a movie star, a fighter pilot…maybe even President! But today I know what I want to be when I grow up – a world leader in the climate change debate. You see diary, as such an ambassador I get to live a life of hypocrisy while people think I’m trying to save the world – like Copenhagen.

Then, I’ll get to travel to even more exotic destinations like Cancun, enjoying my taxpayers’ money in my high-moral profession while knowing full well that nothing’s going to be done. Then I can wait for the next wasteful summit - maybe it’ll be in the Arctic? I’ve never seen the ice (and it won’t be around for long)

Diary, you know I’ll never do anything constructive. But people will still love me for who I am. Don’t you think it’s the perfect life? . . read more

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The world of travel is a strange one, everyday challenges like catching a taxi, ordering food or avoiding danger become the main event. National catastrophes, political intrigue and the daily grind become irrelevant until you return home and find out you have another Prime-Minister.

You can understand the appeal.

Attaining basics in a country you don't know, where they speak a different language makes you feel successful, busy and distracted from the real world. 

Yet the real world waits for your return, reminding you of what you've missed in the strange bubble you've been living in.  . . read more

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