Advertisement

The Perils of Perception

Most of us probably believe we’re fair and rational people whose opinions and ideas are informed...

Share this article

13.17 20 Apr 2019


The Perils of Perception



Share this article

13.17 20 Apr 2019


Most of us probably believe we’re fair and rational people whose opinions and ideas are informed only by facts.

And in a ‘post-truth era’, it’s more important than ever to check our sources, but ongoing research suggests we are a lot more biased than we think.

So just how do we get things so wrong?

Jonathan is joined by Professor Bobby Duffy, Director of the Policy Institute from King’s College London and author of ‘The Perils of Perception: Why We’re Wrong About Nearly Everything to discuss.


Read more about

Bobby Duffy Futureproof Jonathan Mccrea Newstalk Newstalkscience The Perils Of Perception

Related Episodes

What is being discussed at Cab...

00:10:09

What is being discussed at Cabinet today?

The Claire Byrne Show

00:10:09


Fitness: How to be progress fo...

00:09:13

Fitness: How to be progress focused and not end goal

The Claire Byrne Show

00:09:13


Henry McKean reporting from Ga...

00:10:21

Henry McKean reporting from Garvaghy Road standoff

The Claire Byrne Show

00:10:21


Food prices will continue to c...

00:06:22

Food prices will continue to climb 

The Claire Byrne Show

00:06:22