Friday, 17 July 2009

Philip Zimbardo shows how people become monsters ... or heroes

Warning: Footage contains graphic scenes of violence that may not be suitable for young people (those under 20 years of age)

Philip Zimbardo knows how easy it is for nice people to turn bad. In this talk, he shares insights and graphic unseen photos from the Abu Ghraib trials. Then he talks about the flip side: how easy it is to be a hero, and how we can rise to the challenge.

Philip Zimbardo prescribes a healthy take on time

A good slide show and take on Happiness from a Leading Psychologist

Psychologist Philip Zimbardo says happiness and success are rooted in a trait most of us disregard: the way we orient toward the past, present and future. He suggests we calibrate our outlook on time as a first step to improving our lives.

Psychologist calls Madoff a psychopath

Psychologist calls Madoff a psychopath.

Forensic psychologist Dr. Phil Heller works on thousands of criminal cases. He has never met Madoff, but says the financier fits a profile.

Behavioural economist, Richard Thaler,

Behavioural economist, Richard Thaler, the co-author of Nudge, referenced on BBC

More in tune with Economics it makes good reading about mob mentality.

Psychologist Links Social Networking Sites to Poor Health

Social Networking sites can be blamed for poor health ?

Men can 'laugh women into bed' with Humour, say psychologists

Why, I could have told you this a long time ago !

Men can 'laugh women into bed' with GSOH, say psychologists