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Best podcasts about Bobby Duffy

Latest podcast episodes about Bobby Duffy

Mais lento do que a luz
Uma dúzia de livros de ciência ou à volta dela

Mais lento do que a luz

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 37:03


Já não falta muito para a Feira do Livro de Lisboa, que será de 4 a 22 de junho, a maior feira do livro do país. Nós antecipámo-nos e fizemos uma seleção de uma dúzia de livros relacionados com ciência que foram publicados este ano entre nós. Entre eles encontram-se ensaios que refletem sobre desafios do nosso tempo relacionados com a ciência e tecnologia. Acrescentamos um livro infantil e duas obras de ficção. Por último, sugerimos um livro nosso, que acaba de sair em nova edição. Deixamos aqui a lista de livros acerca dos quais falámos de viva voz: Neil D. Lawrence, Humano, Demasiado Humano O que nos torna únicos na era da inteligência artificial (Gradiva). Arlindo Oliveira, A Inteligência Artificial Generativa (FFMS). Nick Bostrom, Utopia Profunda. A vida e o seu sentido num mundo perfeito (Dom Quixote). Richard P. Feynman, Nem Sempre a Brincar, Sr. Feynman! Novos elementos para o retrato do físico enquanto homem (Gradiva). Lisa Kaltenegger. À Descoberta de Vida no Cosmos (Casa das Letras). Alfonso Martínez Arias, A Célula - Grande Construtora da Vida (Temas e Debates). Guillaume Pitron, A Guerra dos Metais Raros. O lado negro da transição energética e digital (Zigurate). Harvey Whitehouse, Herança: A origem evolutiva do mundo moderno (Temas e Debates). Bobby Duffy, Os Perigos da Percepção - Talvez estejamos errados acerca de quase tudo (Zigurate). David Eagleman, A Soma de Tudo. 40 ficções sobre a vida para além da morte (Lua de Papel). Samantha Harvey, Orbital (Particular) Philip Ball; Ilustração: Bernardo P. Carvalho, (Toda) a Ciência em Três Grandes Perguntas (Planeta Tangerina) David Marçal e Carlos Fiolhais, Pipocas com Telemóvel, e outras histórias de falsa ciência (Gradiva), com prefácio de Luís Pedro Nunes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bunker
Did Boomers really destroy the future?

The Bunker

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 39:41


The generation born after the War? They hoarded all the wealth and now they're hoarding the political power. Millennials? Lazy, self-absorbed, could afford a house if they cancelled Netflix. Generation X? Nobody cares. These are the clichés – but are they really true? Bobby Duffy, KCL Professor of Public Policy and author of The Generation Divide: Why We Can't Agree and Why We Should, tells Alex von Tunzelmann why both the avocado/Netflix Millennial AND the selfish Boomer caricatures are wrong… what really shapes the identities of generations… why we must fix the huge problem that we're separating the generations more than ever… and the truth about the impending “Great Wealth Transfer”.  • Buy The Generation Divide through our affiliate bookshop and you'll help fund The Bunker by earning us a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org's fees help support independent bookshops too. • Support us on Patreon for early episodes and more. • We are sponsored by Indeed. Go to indeed.com/bunker to get your £100 sponsored credit.   Written and presented by Alex von Tunzelmann. Audio production by Simon Williams and Charlie Duffiield. Music by Kenny Dickinson. Managing Editor Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor Andrew Harrison. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production www.podmasters.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Midlife Mentors
Gen X: Myths, Insights and Social Influences - An Interview w/ Professor Bobby Duffy

The Midlife Mentors

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2024 41:27


In this week's episode, we have a fascinating conversation with Professor of Public Policy Bobby Duffy, about generational myths and stereotypes, focussing specifically on Generation X, who are midlifers just like us! Bobby's career spans 30 years and is not only the Director of the Policy Institute at Kings College London, but author of two books  - The Perils of Perception – Why we're wrong about nearly everything, and Generations: Does when you're born shape who you are?.We dive into the social influences that have shaped Generation X and the impact of being hinged between the baby boomers and the millennials. We also discuss how our values and behaviour differ from other generations, but also offers insights into the misconceptions we might hold.This is an episode not to be missed because it's been recorded for us midlifers in mind!To connect with Professor Bobby Duffy, click the link below:https://www.kcl.ac.uk/people/bobby-duffyFor his book, click below:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Generations-Does-When-Youre-Shape/dp/178649972X Please remember, if you find the show helpful or it makes you laugh, motivates and inspires you - please do like, share and rate us. We don't run ads on the podcast or for the show, because we want to keep it as enjoyable for you to listen as possible. So if you can help us spread the word, we'd be incredibly grateful.For more information about The Midlife Mentors, click the below link:https://linktr.ee/themidlifementors.comTik Tok: @themidlifementorsIG: @midlifementors

Your Brain On Climate
Conversations, with Alex Evans

Your Brain On Climate

Play Episode Play 31 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 51:02


Or: how chinwags can save the world. Imagine I could give you a superpower. The ability to make people trust you who currently don't. To help them change their own mind, on their own terms. And to maybe even heal society, perhaps just a little bit. WELL I CAN. It's called 'having a grown up conversation', and it's perhaps the most underrated thing we can all do about climate change.Joining me to talk about all things chatting, nattering and deep canvassing is the charming Alex Evans, founder and director of the charity Larger Us.  We (yes) have a conversation about the best ways to have a good ol' chinwag, why we're all shouting at each other more, and the psychology behind why we perhaps we don't disagree anywhere near as much as we might think. Plenty owl noises this week:--  05:19: Climate Outreach's Britain Talks Climate research toolkit, which is fab in which I have precisely no vested interest whatsoever. -- 11:18: Dave Fleischer's TED Talk about deep canvassing. -- 15:23: George Marshall's brilliant book, Don't Even Think About It. -- 23:55: Bill Bishop came up with the Big Sort idea back in 2004.-- 28:00: Hannah Arendt on totalitarianism, via Wiki. -- 30:52: Bobby Duffy's Divided Britain report. -- 36:30: Oil and gas workers team up with greenies. Your Brain on Climate is a podcast about human psychology vs the climate crisis: what we think, why we think it, and how it all adds up to a planet-sized emergency.  Contact the show:  @brainclimate on Twitter, or hello@yourbrainonclimate.com. Support the show on Patreon: www.patreon.com/yourbrainonclimate. The show is hosted and produced by me, Dave Powell, who you can find @powellds on Twitter.  Original music by me too. Show logo by Arthur Stovell at www.designbymondial.com.  

Start the Week
Power to the people

Start the Week

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 41:47


2024 has been dubbed the year of elections, as at least 64 countries – including the UK – are heading for the polls. Tom Sutcliffe and guests explore the state of democracy.The political philosopher Erica Benner reflects on the tensions in liberal democracy in her book, Adventures in Democracy: The Turbulent World of People Power. From her childhood in post-war Japan, to working in post-communist Poland, and with forays into ancient Greece and Renaissance Erica Benner looks at the role of ordinary citizens in keeping democracy alive.Democracy in India has a long history with roots in ancient councils of elders, although its modern manifestation began with independence from British rule in 1947. But the anthropologist Alpa Shah raises questions about how far democratic institutions are failing in India, as minority groups - the Dalits, Adivasis and Muslims - are targeted and demonised, in her new book The Incarcerations. The UK will have a general election this year, and although satisfaction with politics ranks very low in relation to other countries, faith in democracy continues to rise. The research is by the Policy Institute at King's College London, and its director Bobby Duffy says that while there's little support for authoritarian forms of government, the idea of Citizen Assemblies are becoming more popular.Producer: Katy Hickman

The Tully Show
Bobby Duffy / "The Generation Myth"

The Tully Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2024 41:30


Joining from London, Bobby Duffy discusses his books "The Generation Myth: Why When You're Born Matters Less Than You Think" and "Why We're Wrong About Nearly Everything: A Theory of Human Misunderstanding." Visit Patreon.com/MikeTully for bonus Tully Show content and much more.

Something You Should Know
3 Words for Effective Goals & The Generation Myth - SYSK Choice

Something You Should Know

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2024 49:04


Scientists have studied what is the perfect temperature in an office or work environment. And the magic number is 77 degrees Fahrenheit. What's so magical about 77 degrees? I begin this episode with the explanation and what happens if temperature gets too far off from there. https://heatmyjob.com/office-temperature-can-play-part-employee-output/  The beginning of the year is when people set new goals for themselves. And it turns out that the process you use to set your goals will make a difference in how successful you are in reaching them. That's the message from Michael Bungay Stanier. Often described as one of the top coaches in the world, Michael is author of a book called, How to Begin: Start Doing Something That Matters (https://amzn.to/3qL3UiH). When you follow his advice, you will most likely improve the chances that your goals will be reached.  It seems pretty random how we categorize people into groups depending on when they were born. We have baby boomers, millennials, Gen Xers and a few others I imagine. But is that fair? Is their any reason to think that people born in a certain generation share traits and characteristics? Should we be generalizing about a group based on when they were born? Here to discuss this is Bobby Duffy, professor of public policy and director of the Policy Institute at King's College in London and author of the book, The Generation Myth: Why When You're Born Matters Less Than You Think (https://amzn.to/3eUyIrL).   Germs can spread throughout a household in many different ways - and one is through your toothbrush. Listen as I explain how this happens and how you can prevent those toothbrush germs from infecting others. Source: Dr. Philip M. Tierno, author of The Secret Life of Germs (https://amzn.to/3HBF4bV). PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! PrizePicks is a skill-based, real-money Daily Fantasy Sports game that's super easy to play. Go to https://prizepicks.com/sysk and use code sysk for a first deposit match up to $100 Zocdoc is a FREE app and website where you can search and compare highly-rated, in-network doctors near you AND instantly book appointments with them online. Go to https://Zocdoc.com/SYSK and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Dell Technologies and Intel are pushing what technology can do, so great ideas can happen! Find out how to bring your ideas to life at https://Dell.com/WelcomeToNow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Music Matters
Classical music in British society

Music Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2023 44:56


Tom Service explores classical music's place in British society, in light of the current national debates around funding from Arts Council England and the proposed cuts to the BBC's performing groups. The programme asks questions about how classical music and opera is valued, and how it resonates with today's diverse communities, through perspectives from within the UK and from abroad, from former culture minister Ed Vaizey to multidisciplinary artist Nwando Ebizie. Richard McKerrow, the producer behind Channel 4's The Piano, on classical music on TV and the impact he hopes the series will have on our musical life. Sarah Price from Liverpool University, on her research into audiences: why do we return to the familiar when choosing which concerts to attend? Kully Thiarai, creative director and CEO of Leeds 2023, on the importance of the arts and culture for community and belonging. Andrew Mellor, a British journalist in Denmark, on the relationship the Nordic countries have with classical music, and why it's different in the UK. Bobby Duffy from the Policy Institute at King's College London, on how the arts and classical music fit into the culture wars debate. Nwando Ebizie, the multidisciplinary artist, on working with Aurora Orchestra on "Inside Beethoven" and making events work for D/deaf audiences. Ed Vaizey, Member of the House of Lords and former culture minister, on perceptions and political decision-making around the arts and music.

OURGENPOD  talkin' 'bout Our Generation
21. THE GENERATION MYTH

OURGENPOD talkin' 'bout Our Generation

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2023 45:13


It's time to stop pointing fingers and start locking arms. Bobby Duffy blows a hole in the wall between Boomers & Millennials.

The Green Room
Episode #46: Does when we're born affect how we work?

The Green Room

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2023 43:38


Baby boomers. Generation X. Millennials. Gen Z. And make way for Generation Alpha… Labels can help us understand the world, but they often become unhelpful generalisations – especially at work. So where do these stereotypes come from? And just how accurate are they?   To help us sort ‘sweeping generalisation' from ‘trends sweeping generations', we've enlisted the help of two experts; Bobby Duffy, professor at Kings College and author of ‘Generations: Does when you're born shape who you are?' and Shivani Maitra, private sector leader for human capital at Deloitte.   Tune in to find out:  Where generational stereotypes actually come from – and whether they've always existed Why Bobby thinks generational analysis can be a powerful tool Shivani's advice for leaders looking to bring five generations together in the workplace  The age our hosts think life peaks at – and why our guests disagree…   Enjoyed the episode? Check our website for our recommendations to learn more about this topic: deloitte.co.uk/GreenRoomPodcasts   Guests:  Bobby Duffy, professor at Kings College and author of ‘Generations: Does when you're born shape who you are?,  and Shivani Maitra, private sector leader for human capital at Deloitte.   Hosts: George Parrett & Lizzie Elston Technical support: Deloitte Digital team and Creative Studio Original music: Ali Barrett

The Nathan Eckersley Podcast
Does Rishi Sunak understand the needs of the country?

The Nathan Eckersley Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2023 65:13


Nathan Eckersley is diving deep into the biggest political news and current affairs impacting young people. This week he wants your opinion on if Rishi Sunak understands the needs of the country. Plus he is joined by Bobby Duffy, the Director of the Policy Institute at King's College London, to discuss the future of the Conservative Party and the generational gap in political support. On The Nathan Eckersley Podcast, Nathan Eckersley discusses the biggest political news and current affairs and is joined by thought leaders from across the political spectrum for special interviews. The podcast is recorded live from Manchester, UK every Sunday afternoon - to get involved with the show live and have your opinions read out on the podcast, listen to the live broadcast on www.wizardradio.com/listen from 3pm-4pm (UK) every Sunday. DISCLAIMER: Any facts, statistics and news stories mentioned in this episode are true and relevant as of the time it was recorded. All opinions stated on this podcast are representative only of the people they are credited to and are not a representation of any sponsors, advertisers or partners involved in The Nathan Eckersley Podcast, including W!ZARD Studios and Nathan Eckersley. Please do not try to send in a message or opinion whilst listening to this podcast as your message won't be read but you might still be charged. For our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions, please visit: www.wizardradio.com Spotted a mistake on this podcast? Let us know and we'll try to fix it. Message us using the Contact Form on: www.wizardradio.com/about Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Nathan Eckersley Podcast
Bobby Duffy (Director of the King's College London Policy Institute)

The Nathan Eckersley Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2023 30:12


Bobby Duffy is Director of the Policy Institute at King's College London. He has worked across most public policy areas in his career of 30 years, including as part of the Prime Minister's Strategy Unit. His first book, "The Perils of Perception – Why we're wrong about nearly everything", was published by Atlantic books and explores how people misperceive social realities. His latest book, "Generations - Does when you're born shape who you are?", came out in September 2021 and challenges myths and stereotypes around generational trends. Bobby joins Nathan Eckersley to discuss the future of the Conservative Party and the generational gap in political support. Connect with Bobby Duffy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BobbyDuffyKings DISCLAIMER: Any facts, statistics and news stories mentioned in this episode are true and relevant as of the time it was recorded. All opinions stated on this podcast are representative only of the people they are credited to and are not a representation of any sponsors, advertisers or partners involved in The Nathan Eckersley Podcast, including W!ZARD Studios and Nathan Eckersley. Please do not try to send in a message or opinion whilst listening to this podcast as your message won't be read but you might still be charged. For our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions, please visit: www.wizardradio.com Spotted a mistake on this podcast? Let us know and we'll try to fix it. Message us using the Contact Form on: www.wizardradio.com/about Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inspire Club
Inspire Club EP #21 - Bobby Duffy

Inspire Club

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2023 47:37


In this episode we talk with Bobby Duffy, Author of The Perils of Perception. Bobby Duffy is Professor of Public Policy and Director of the Policy Institute. He has worked across most public policy areas in his career of 30 years in policy research and evaluation, including being seconded to the Prime Minister's Strategy Unit. Bobby sits on several advisory boards including Chairing both the Campaign for Social Science and the CLOSER Advisory Board, is a member of the Executive of the Academy of Social Sciences, a trustee of British Future and the Centre for Transforming Access and Student Outcomes in Higher Education (TASO) and a Senior Fellow of the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto. We hope you enjoy it.

Something You Should Know
Why We Are So Often Wrong & How to Dial Down Anxiety

Something You Should Know

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2022 51:00


Why does it seem that your stomach growls at exactly the wrong time? It is right when the room is full of people and very very is quiet. That's when your stomach emits those grumbling noises that you are certain everyone can hear. This episode begins with an explanation as to why your stomach growls in the first place and what you can do to prevent it. https://www.outsideonline.com/1784166/why-does-my-stomach-growl A lot of the time you think you are right – you are really wrong. You see humans seem to like to believe things that are just not true. Often, we tend to believe things are actually worse than they really are. It's important to understand how and why this happens. Here to discuss this odd human quirk is Bobby Duffy, a professor of public policy at King's College in London and author of the book Why We're Wrong About Nearly Everything (https://amzn.to/2qdz9aK). Doesn't it seem that people are more anxious than they used to be? Tempers are shorter, patience wears thin quickly, and people just seem generally worried about so many things. So how can we dial down the anxiety and worry? That's what Olivia Remes is here to discuss. Olivia is an anxiety researcher at the University of Cambridge in London. Her writing has appeared in several major publications and she posts a lot of information on the topic on Twitter. (@OliviaRoxann). Listen as she offers some simple ways to ease your anxiety and find more joy in life. There is a good chance you hit an afternoon slump around 3 pm. You can try a cup of coffee to help fight it off but there is actually a way to prevent yourself from getting – or at least minimizing that late day slump. Listen as I explain a simple yet effective technique. https://www.thorne.com/take-5-daily/article/avoiding-the-afternoon-energy-slump PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Go to https://CozyEarth.com/SOMETHING to SAVE 35% now!  All backed by a 100-Night Sleep Guarantee. First Alert would like you to know that along with alarms, fire extinguishers are essential. Make sure to place fire extinguishers on every level and in common spaces like the kitchen and know how to use them. For more information on fire safety products, safety tips and educational activities you can do at home with your family visit https://www.firstalert.com https://www.geico.com Bundle your policies and save! It's Geico easy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What Next?
Cliché thinkers need not apply

What Next?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2022 35:41


Bobby Duffy, Professor of Public Policy and Director of The Policy Institute, King's College London, and author of highly acclaimed book “Generations”,challenges the marketing industry to re-think its lazy assumptions about the attitudes of who we are targeting. Hear why it is wrong to generalise about generations.For more about “Generations”: https://generations-book.org

Social Science Bites
Bobby Duffy on Generation Myths

Social Science Bites

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2022 20:40


In the West we routinely witness instances of intergenerational sniping – Boomers taking potshots at over-privileged and under-motivated Millennials, and Millennials responding with a curt, “OK, Boomer.” What do we make of this, and is it anything new? These are questions Bobby Duffy, professor of public policy and director of the Policy Institute at Kings College London, addresses in his latest book, Generations – Does when you're born shape who you are? (published as The Generation Myth in the United States). In this Social Science Bites podcast, Duffy offers some key takeaways from the book and his research into the myths and stereotypes that have anchored themselves on generational trends. “My one-sentence overview of the book,” Duffy tells interviewer David Edmonds, “is that generational thinking is a really big idea throughout the history of sociology and philosophy, but it's been horribly corrupted by a whole slew of terrible stereotypes, myths and cliches that we get fed from media and social media about these various differences between generations. My task is not to say whether it's all nonsense or it's all true; it's really to separate the myth from reality so we don't throw out the baby with the bathwater.” One thing he's learned is that the template for generational conflict is fairly standard over time, even if the specifics of what's being contested are not. “The issues change,” he explains, “but the gap between young and old at any one point in time is actually pretty constant. … We're not living through a time of particularly ‘snowflake,' ‘social justice warrior' young people vs. a very reactionary older group – it's just the issues have changed. The pattern is the same, but the issues have changed.” Taking a look at climate change, for example, he notes that there's a narrative that caring young people are fighting a careless cadre of oldsters unwilling to sacrifice for the future good. Not so fast, Duffy says: “The myth that only young people care about climate is a myth. We are unthinkingly encouraging an ageism within climate campaigning that is not only incorrect, but it is self-destructive.” That example, he notes, adds evidence to his contention that “the fake generational battles we have set up between the generations are just that – they are fake.” In the podcast, Duffy outlines the breakdowns his book (and in general larger society) uses to identify cohorts of living generations: Pre-war generation, those born before the end of World War II in 1945. Duffy says this could be broken down further – the so-called Silent Generation or the Greatest Generation, for example – but for 2022 purposes the larger grouping serves well. Baby Boomers, born from 1945 to 1965 Generation X, 1966 to 1979 (This is Duffy's own generation, and so, with tongue in cheek, he calls it “the best generation”!) Millennials, 1980 to around 1995 And Gen Z, ending around 2012 He notes that people are already talking about Generation Alpha, but given that generation's youth it's hard to make good generalizations about them. These generation-based groupings are identity groups that only some people freely adopt. “We're not as clearly defined by these types of groupings as we are by, say, our age or educational status or our gender or our ethnicity.” His research finds between a third and half of people do identify with their generation, and the only one with “a real demographic reality” (as opposed to a solely cultural one) is the Baby Boomers, who in two blasts really did create a demographic bulge. Duffy, in addition to his work at King's College London, is currently the chair of the Campaign for Social Science, the advocacy arm of Britain's Academy of Social Sciences. Over a 30-year career in policy research and evaluation, he has worked across most public policy areas, including being seconded to the Prime Minister's Strategy Unit. Before joining KCL he was global director of the Ipsos Social Research Institute. His first book, 2018's The Perils of Perception – Why we're wrong about nearly everything, draws on Ipsos's own Perils of Perception studies to examine how people misperceive key social realities.

The Innovation Show
The Perils of Perception with Bobby Duffy

The Innovation Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2022 108:16


One in ten French people still believe the earth may be flat; One quarter of Australians think that cavemen and dinosaurs existed at the same time; One in nine Brits think the 9/11 attacks were a US government conspiracy; 15 per cent of Americans believe that the media or government adds secret mind-controlling signals to television transmissions. Our main interest is not niche stupidity or minority belief in conspiracies, but much more general and widespread misperceptions about individual, social and political realities. Do you eat too much sugar? Is violence in the world increasing or decreasing? What proportion of your country are Muslim? What does it cost to raise a child? How much do we need to save for retirement? How much tax do the rich pay? When we estimate the answers to these fundamental questions that directly affect our lives, we tend to be vastly wrong, irrespective of how educated we are. Today's book - informed by over ten exclusive major polling studies by IPSOS across 40 countries - asks why in the age of the internet, where information should be more accessible than ever, we remain so poorly informed. It is a pleasure to welcome the author of The Perils of Perception: Why We're Wrong About Nearly Everything, Bobby Duffy, welcome to the show.

Educated Conjecture: An Ipsos Podcast
Episode 21: Bobby Duffy, Director of the Policy Institute King's College London

Educated Conjecture: An Ipsos Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 49:40


Does when you're born shape who you are? In this episode, Bobby Duffy, Director of the Policy Institute King's College London, and Author of The Generation Myth, joins Mike and Sean to discuss how generations shape societies, and why generational differences aren't as distinct as we think. Head over to www.ipsos.com for more information about Ipsos. If you have a topic that you'd like us to cover on a future podcast, please reach out to us at publicaffairs@ipsos.com. We're on most major podcast platforms as well as on Spotify. Please like and subscribe to Educated Conjecture to get episodes sent to you as soon as they are published.

The Agenda with Steve Paikin (Audio)
Does Your Generation Matter?

The Agenda with Steve Paikin (Audio)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 24:49


Bobby Duffy, author of "The Generation Myth: Why When You're Born Matters Less Than You Think," discusses the many myths about generational differences, and why values and behaviour change in response to political, economic, and cultural factors through the years. Duffy is also professor of public policy and director of the Policy Institute at King's College London. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wonkhe Show - the higher education podcast
The Secret Life of Students 2022

The Wonkhe Show - the higher education podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2022 43:11


This week on the podcast there's a bunch of highlights from our student experience conference in London. We hear results from the Student Futures Commission and research on belonging, examples of student and SU led-projects on diversity, insights from generational research and reflections from the outgoing CEO of the Office for Students. With Nicola Dandridge, Chief Executive at the Office for Students, Hillary Gyebi-Ababio, Vice President (HE) at NUS, Mary Curnock Cook, Chair of the UPP Foundation Student Futures Commission, Bobby Duffy, Professor of Public Policy and Director of the Policy Institute King's College London, Richard Brabner, Director at the UPP Foundation, Omar Khan, Director of the Centre for Transforming Access and Student Outcomes in HE, Shuab Gamote Project Manager at The Union MMU, Dani Bradford, Policy and Research Manager Students' Union UCL, Calum Sherwood, Senior Policy and Research Officer at Arts Students' Union, Georgia Spencer, Welfare Officer at Arts Students'​ Union, Syeda Zara Haram, Vice President Education, Herts SU, and presented by Jim Dickinson, Associate Editor at Wonkhe.

Learning More
Generation Wars

Learning More

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 34:13


Are generation wars real? Are the stories and memes about Boomers vs. Millenials just around because they are a fun headline? Why are Gen Xers always left out? This week, we are talking about generations with Bobby Duffy, a professor of public policy and director of the Policy Institute at Kings College London.Show LinksThe Generation Myth: Why When You're Born Matters Less Than You ThinkBoomers vs millennials? Free yourself from the phoney generation warsDoes It Make Sense to Categorize People by Generation?This is Today PodcastSupport This Podcast See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Talk of Iowa Book Club
When you were born matters less than you think

Talk of Iowa Book Club

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022


Charity Nebbe talks with author Bobby Duffy about his book, "The Generation Myth: Why When You're Born Matters Less Than You Think.”

STEPHEN RICHARDS
DiscoDaze #225 - 14.01.22 (Guest Mix - Discoholic Ken)

STEPHEN RICHARDS

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2022 121:07


DiscoDaze show broadcasted on Open Tempo FM on Friday 14th January, 2022. www.opentempofm.com Tracklisting 1. O.R.S. - Body To Body Boogie (Sould Out & The Funk District Edit) 2. Sould Out - French Boogie 3. Hotmood - Together Forever Pure Fire Selection - Fingerman 4. LeSale Feat. Katy Diamond - Synchronized (OOFT! Night Dub) 5. Adam Nova - Groove Shake 6. Touchsoul - Mazed Projections 7. The Velvet Stripes - A Great Night 8. Slync & Fingerman - Saft Junk (Chewy Rubs & Fingerman Timeless Dub) 9. Sould Out - The Magical Mystical 10. Sould Out - Vamos Baby Discoholic Ken Tracklisting 1. Twin Sun - Tongue On The Run 2. Ben Jamin - One Nite Love Affair 3. Disco Lust - Dedication To Disco 4. C. Da Afro - On Fire 5. Dexter Jones - Disco Marauder 6. Ben Jamin - Sometimes (It Seems That Way To Me) 7. Ezirk - Love hZ 8. Igor Gonya - Hard To Believe 9. Fray Bentos - Get It Any Time 10. Andy Buchan - Sound Of Silver 11. Bobby Duffy & The Soulmates - Birthday Suit (Original Mix) 12. Drop Out Orchestra - I Feel Dub (Bootleg)

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Alain Guillot Show
484 Bobby Duffy: Boomers are narcissists. Millennials are spoiled. Gen Zers are lazy. Which one are you?

Alain Guillot Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2022 30:17


https://www.alainguillot.com/bobby-duffy/ Bobby Duffy is Professor of Public Policy and author of The Generation Myth: Why When You're Born Matters Less Than You Think. Get the book here: https://amzn.to/3GlB92z

Something You Should Know
How to Set Goals to Make Them Happen and Interesting Differences Between Generations

Something You Should Know

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 50:51


The room where you work, whether that's at home or in an office, should probably be 77 degrees. Why? This episode begins with an explanation of why 77 degrees is the perfect working temperature. https://www.shrm.org/hr-today/news/hr-news/Pages/toohottoocold.aspx This is the time of year when people tend to set new goals for themselves. The process of how you set them can have a big impact on whether or not you actually achieve them, according to Michael Bungay Stanier. Often described as one of the top coaches in the world, Michael is author of a book called, How to Begin: Start Doing Something That Matters (https://amzn.to/3qL3UiH). Listen as he and I discuss how to set goals and improve your chances that you will actually achieve them.  It's weird how we lump people into groups depending on what generation they are in. There are baby boomers, millennials, Gen Xers etc. Is there any validity to the idea that people born in a certain generation share traits and characteristics? Is it fair to make generalizations about a group based on when they were born? Those turn out to be interesting and complicated questions according to Bobby Duffy, professor of public policy and director of the Policy Institute at King's College in London. Bobby is also author of the book, The Generation Myth: Why When You're Born Matters Less Than You Think (https://amzn.to/3eUyIrL). Listen as he joins me for a very interesting conversation about this.  One way colds and other germs get spread in a household is by way of your toothbrush. Listen as I explain how that happens and how you can prevent germs from infecting others from your toothbrush. Source: Dr. Philip M. Tierno, author of The Secret Life of Germs (https://amzn.to/3HBF4bV). PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Check out Squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you're ready to launch, go to https://squarespace.com/SOMETHING to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Get a $75 CREDIT at https://Indeed.com/Something To see the all new Lexus NX and to discover everything it was designed to do for you, visit https://Lexus.com/NX Discover matches all the cash back you've earned at the end of your first year! Learn more at https://discover/match Find out how Justworks can help your business by going to https://Justworks.com https://www.geico.com Bundle your policies and save! It's Geico easy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discoholics Anonymous presents Hot To The Touch
Hot To The Touch 070122 With Discoholic Ken & DJ Hasse on Prime Radio

Discoholics Anonymous presents Hot To The Touch

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2022 120:23


Thanks to all of you who listened to Ezirk and MartinMax's best of 2021 episode on NYE! This week we lined up some supreme cuts from Lup Ino, Art Of Tones, Dave Bay, Solazz, Fingerman & Chewy Rubs, Even Funkier, Uptown Funk, Bobby Duffy & The Soulmates, V's Edits, Prisma Deer, Sunner Soul and Ezirk. In the second hour it's our great pleasure to welcome another goodfella, DJ Hasse from Sweden who will delight you with a warm and funky blend of Discoholic smoothness. Check out Hasse DJ here: https://www.mixcloud.com/hasse-karlsson/ Hour 1 Discoholic Ken: Conan Liquid - Byrd Noir [Crates Motel] Prisma Deer - Boogie Brunch [And Friends] Solazz - Time's Running [Night Shift Records] Lup Ino - The Feeling's Rated Extra (Rework) [Soundcloud] FREE DOWNLOAD Dave Bay - Save On Love [Too Slow To Disco] Fingerman & Chewy Rubs - Hook Of Love [Hot Digits] Even Funkier - I Won't Do [Discoweey] The Thoors - Learn To Forget (V's Secret Alphabet Jam) [Vehicle] Ezirk - Cherry Cake [ArtFunk] Bobby Duffy & The Soulmates - Birthday Suit (Twin Sun Remix) [Discoholics Anonymous Recordings] Pete Maxy - Right On (Art Of Tones Remix) [Disco Express] Uptown Funk - Riding (Uptown Funk 55's Too Slow Remix) [Discholics Anonymous] FREE DOWNLOAD Sunner Soul - There's No Stopping [Vintage Music] Hour 2 Hasse DJ: DJ Manuel - I ever needed feat. suki soul ( birdee remix) Pavel Svetlove - Jazzy Piano 
Ben Banjo Field - Vibes all night ( qwestlife ultra funk mix ) Sammy Deuce - Bring back my love TommyGlasses - Fever
 D.C Larue - Hot jungle drums & voo doo rhythm ( Dr packer extended)
 Paolo Berdelli,Trisogoli,simone bardelli - feel sexy ( bardelli club mix) Luxxury - Do you wanna get down Funkybeat / angela johnson - waiting for love Risquä@connection,dave lee,michael gray - Saturday ( m.gray remix) Bond - Disco Moves Ya

The Inquiring Mind Podcast
42. GENERATION MYTH with Bobby Duffy

The Inquiring Mind Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2021 45:50


Bobby Duffy is Professor of Public Policy and Director of the Policy Institute at King's College London. He has worked across most public policy areas in his career of nearly 30 years in policy research and evaluation, including being seconded to the Prime Minister's Strategy Unit. His most recent book The Generation Myth: Why When You're Born Matters Less Than You Think was published on November 9th, 2021 by Basic Books. Bobby Duffy Book Recommendations: Culture Wars: The Struggle To Define America - James Davison Hunter Why We're Polarized - Ezra Klein Uncivil Agreement - Lilliana Mason About The Inquiring Mind Podcast: I created The Inquiring Mind Podcast in order to foster free speech, learn from some of the top experts in various fields, and create a platform for respectful conversations. Learn More: https://www.theinquiringmindpodcast.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theinquiringmindpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theinquiringmindpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/StanGGoldberg TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMdKj2GeG/ Subscribe to the Inquiring Mind Podcast: Spotify: http://spoti.fi/3tdRSOs Apple: https://apple.co/3lGlEdB Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/3eBZfLl Youtube: https://bit.ly/3tiQieE

KQED’s Forum
'The Generation Myth' Calls for Ceasefire on the Generation Wars

KQED’s Forum

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 55:29


You've heard it all before: Boomers have all the money, millennials are the unluckiest generation, gen z are changing the nature of work (and scaring their bosses). But a lot of generational analysis is really just fake science, argues social researcher Bobby Duffy in his new book “The Generation Myth: Why When You're Born Matters Less Than You Think.” Duffy joins us to debunk stereotypes around generational trends, and illuminate the real challenges facing different generations.

RNZ: Sunday Morning
Why we need to can the phoney generation wars

RNZ: Sunday Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2021 30:09


We've heard it all before. 'Boomers' - arguably the most disliked generation - only think about themselves, while millennials (aka 'snowflakes') wouldn't know a hard day's work if it slapped them across the face. But where does all of this generational angst - which is by no means new - get us? Bobby Duffy is a Professor of Public Policy and Director of the Policy Institute, King's College London. In his new book, Generations, he argues that it's a shame people see fit to sum entire generations up in just a few characteristics, because acknowledging the differences between the different generations is essential for the progress of society. Duffy joins the show to discuss the generational wars and how throughout history it's always been the latest generation of young people who are viewed as uniquely wrong or weird.

RNZ: Sunday Morning
Why we need to can the phoney generation wars

RNZ: Sunday Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2021 30:09


We've heard it all before. 'Boomers' - arguably the most disliked generation - only think about themselves, while millennials (aka 'snowflakes') wouldn't know a hard day's work if it slapped them across the face. But where does all of this generational angst - which is by no means new - get us? Bobby Duffy is a Professor of Public Policy and Director of the Policy Institute, King's College London. In his new book, Generations, he argues that it's a shame people see fit to sum entire generations up in just a few characteristics, because acknowledging the differences between the different generations is essential for the progress of society. Duffy joins the show to discuss the generational wars and how throughout history it's always been the latest generation of young people who are viewed as uniquely wrong or weird.

KERA's Think
Generational differences are made up

KERA's Think

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2021 33:26


Baby Boomers vs. Millennials vs. Zoomers —what if the generational wars are all made up? Bobby Duffy is a social researcher and professor of public policy and director of the Policy Institute at King's College London. He joins host Krys Boyd to discuss why labels put on generations aren't as fixed as we're taught to believe and why that should make us rethink how we approach one another. His book is called “The Generation Myth: Why When You're Born Matters Less Than You Think.”

On Opinion
Generational Politics, with Bobby Duffy

On Opinion

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 48:16


S2 E27: Generational Politics“If you truly understand what's different between generations, you have a much better idea of what's coming up in the future.”It turns out there are very real differences between the generations. Key external events - a world war, a crippling global financial crash, 9⁄11, or even a pandemic - will mark a generation in a way that differentiates them from previous or later ones.But there are also slower cultural and technological differences that also make their mark: consider the dwindling role of religion across the West over 4 generations, or the impact of smart phones on the way we all think.”The concept of the Generation is the most important one… because it is how history moves, changes, wheels and flows” - Ortega y GassetBobby Duffy has written the book on generational differences, and here explains what brings us together and splits us apart - from our attitudes to sex, money and moral values to the way we think of driving or home-ownership.“Because we're so deeply connected, looking at things generationally is really important to us because we want each generation after us to do better”Listen to Bobby discuss:How to go about defining generationsHow we get our stereotypes right and wrongWhy Gen Z are in a ‘sex recession'Why Gen X are so miserableWhether the Baby Boomers really did have it so much easierWhether there is space for the ‘individual' in a demographic analysis of culture and personalityThe 3 Key drivers of attitudinal changeAnd why we all live 200 years…Read the Full TranscriptBobby DuffyBobby Duffy is Professor of Public Policy and Director of the Policy Institute. He has worked across most public policy areas in his career of nearly 30 years in policy research and evaluation, including being seconded to the Prime Minister's Strategy Unit. He is the author of Generations - Does when you're born shape who you are?More on this episodeLearn all about On OpinionMeet Turi Munthe: https://twitter.com/turiLearn more about the Parlia project hereAnd visit us at: https://www.parlia.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Historically Thinking: Conversations about historical knowledge and how we achieve it

Each year millions and millions of whatever currency you'd care to have are spent explaining generations to one another. Inherent in that expensive explantation is the idea that people born at about the same time are basically alike, and very different from people born at other times. But, as Bobby Duffy explains in his book The Generation Myth: Why When You're Born Matters Less Than You Think, while this can be the case, it ain't always necessarily so. Generational identities are not fixed, but fluid. They change over time. And beware of those who try to sell you simplistic—or simply false–concepts like generational warfare, or inevitable social decline; that only the kids care about the environment, or that Gen Z is “the suicidal generation”. Bobby Duffy is Professor of Public Policy and Director of the Policy Institute at King's College London. Formerly director of research at the public opinion firm Ipsos MORI, his most recent book was published in the United States under the title Why We're Wrong About Nearly Everything.  

Start the Week
Internet influencers and generation gaps

Start the Week

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 42:13


At times it can feel as though we're in the middle of a generational war, with the baby boomers battling the much maligned post-millennials. But in Generations the Director of The Policy Institute at King's College London, Bobby Duffy explores just how far when we're born determines our attitudes to money, sex, politics and much else. He tells Andrew Marr how the data from more than 40 countries unravels many of our preconceptions. Born since the mid-1990s, Generation Z is the first age group never to know the world without the internet. It is also the generation most often pilloried in the press as replete with woke snowflakes, obsessed by identity. But the linguist Sarah Ogilvie believes that young people have much to teach about how to live in the digital world. She is the co-author of GenZ, Explained which seeks to draw a more optimistic and nuanced portrait of this generation, and delves into their specific cultural language. Olivia Yallop is young enough to be part of the digital generation and in Break the Internet she explores the royalty of the attention economy, influencers (such as Molly-Mae Hague, pictured above). In the new media landscape online celebrities dominate and their value is estimated in billions of pounds. Yallop traces how online personas are built, uncovering what it is really like to live a branded life and trade in a ‘social stock market'. Producer: Katy Hickman (Photo image: Molly-Mae Hague, Creative Director at Pretty Little Thing and Influencer)

Science Salon
224. Bobby Duffy on The Generation Myth: Why When You're Born Matters Less Than You Think

Science Salon

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2021 110:02


Boomers are narcissists. Millennials are spoiled. Gen Zers are lazy. We assume people born around the same time have basically the same values. But, do they? Michael Shermer speaks with social researcher Bobby Duffy who has spent years studying generational distinctions. In The Generation Myth, he argues that our generational identities are not fixed but fluid, reforming throughout our lives. Based on an analysis of what over three million people really think about homeownership, sex, well-being, and more, Duffy offers a new model for understanding how generations form, how they shape societies, and why generational differences aren't as sharp as we think.

Empires of the Future
Generational Talk

Empires of the Future

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2021 58:16


Matt and Jackson discussed Bobby Duffy's article in the WSJ about generations like Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z. 

Paul Adamson in conversation
The fabrication of inter-generational warfare

Paul Adamson in conversation

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 24:43


Bobby Duffy, Director of the Policy Institute at King's College, London, talks to Paul Adamson about his new book "Generations: Does When You're Born Shape Who You Are"?

Paul Adamson in conversation
The fabrication of inter-generational warfare

Paul Adamson in conversation

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 24:43


Bobby Duffy, Director of the Policy Institute at King's College, London, talks to Paul Adamson about his new book "Generations: Does When You're Born Shape Who You Are"?

Brexit and Beyond
Brexit and Beyond with Bobby Duffy

Brexit and Beyond

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2021 30:50


Is age really just a number? Or can someone's age, or more importantly, the generation they're born in, tell us a whole lot more about them, their politics, and their beliefs? In this episode of the Brexit and Beyond podcast Professor Anand Menon, director of UK in a Changing Europe, speaks to Bobby Duffy, director of the Policy Institute at King's College London and author of Generations: Does When You're Born Shape Who You Are?, to discuss boomers, millennials, and everyone outside and in between. What do these titles mean and where do you fit?

No Man's Land Podcast
Polarisation and generational divides, with Prof Bobby Duffy.

No Man's Land Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2021 53:09


Professor Bobby Duffy of Kings College London joins Martin and Steve to talk about his research on polarisation in UK politics and the role of generational divides. 

Chatter
#186 - Professor Bobby Duffy On Generations And How Humans Change Through The Ages

Chatter

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2021 65:14


Bobby is Professor of Public Policy and Director of the Policy Institute. Prior to joining King's in 2018, Bobby was Managing Director of Public Affairs for Ipsos MORI, which is a team of around 250 researchers in London, Manchester, Edinburgh and Brussels, and Global Director of the Ipsos Social Research Institute, across around 30 countries. He has worked across most public policy areas in his career of 25 years in policy research and evaluation, and has been seconded to the Prime Minister's Strategy Unit and the Centre for Analysis of Social Exclusion (CASE) at the LSE. In Generations: Does When You're Born Shape Who You Are?, Bobby Duffy argues we need to drop the stereotypes and focus on more rigorous generational analysis – one of our most powerful tools for understanding how individuals and societies change, and something which is even more important in light of the Covid-19 crisis, a truly generation-shaping event. Resources https://generations-book.org/take-the-quiz https://www.kcl.ac.uk/people/bobby-duffy https://twitter.com/BobbyDuffyKings https://www.kingsfund.org.uk/about-us/whos-who/bobby-duffy HELP ME CROWDFUND MY GAMESTOP BOOK. Go to https://wen-moon.com or join the crowdfunding campaign and pre-order my next book If you haven’t already and you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to this podcast and our mailing list, and don’t forget, my book, Brexit: The Establishment Civil War, is now out, you’ll find the links in the description below. Express VPN 12 Months 35% off!! - https://www.xvinlink.com/?a_fid=chatter​ NameCheap - https://namecheap.pxf.io/WD4Xrn Spreaker - https://spreaker.pxf.io/0JmQoL Watch Us On Odysee.com - https://odysee.com/$/invite/@TheJist:4 Sign up and watch videos to earn crypto-currency! Buy Brexit: The Establishment Civil War - https://amzn.to/39XXVjq Mailing List - https://www.getrevue.co/profile/thejist Twitter - https://twitter.com/Give_Me_TheJist Website - https://thejist.co.uk/ Music from Just Jim – https://soundcloud.com/justjim

TEDx SHORTS
How we can challenge our own negativity bias

TEDx SHORTS

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 6:54


Bobby Duffy explains how our brain’s negativity bias clouds our ability to assess information.This talk was filmed at TEDxLiverpool. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_official Like TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents

Politics on the Couch
Trust in the Time of Coronavirus

Politics on the Couch

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2020 49:35


This week, Rafael Behr talks to Bobby Duffy from The Policy Institute at King's College London about trust in the government during the Coronavirus pandemic and how our identities and cognitive biases affect who we trust in politics. Topics disc... This week, Rafael Behr talks to Bobby Duffy from The Policy Institute at King's College London about trust in the government during the Coronavirus pandemic and how our identities and cognitive biases affect who we trust in politics. Topics discussed in order 1-4 Fall-out from Dominic Cummings; Public health messaging during lock-down; Stats coronavirus tests it says it’s been carrying out; Bobby Duffy conversation starts 5-10 King's College new report; support for the government coming out of the lock-down; How identities influence how we view the government's response to the pandemic; Growth of tribal identities; Conflict extension theory; Potential for a culture war like the US? 10.30 Connections between leave/remain tribes and trust in how govt. is dealing with Coronavirus; National pride; Confirmation bias How do political identity and self-preservation interact? 14 How good are we at assessing risk? Emotional innumeracy 17.40 Good that we overestimate risk in such scenarios? System 1 v System 2 thinkin;g Do politicians exploit our ‘faulty thinking’? 21 Do we understand reality more or less than the 1940s? 22 Deliberative democracy; What is it? Is it underused? 24 Eire using DD before their 2018 abortion referendum; Is context important? 29 Has trust in politicians declined recently? Is it rational not to trust politicians? 31 Do we suffer from rosy retrospection? Does identity come before people’s politics? 36 Progressives, facts and trust; Moral outlook and who we trust How Trump communicates trust via a distorted view of reality. 40 How will we look back at our unity at the start of the lock-down? room for optimism? optimism/uncertainty about how we come out of Coronavirus; generational conflict? 48 In conclusion 49 End https://www.kcl.ac.uk/news/declining-confidence-in-governments-covid-response Perils of Perception

Health Psychology and Human Nature
#10: Why We're Wrong About Nearly Everything - Professor Bobby Duffy

Health Psychology and Human Nature

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2020 59:57


In today's episode Professor Bobby Duffy explains why we are wrong about a lot of things like murder rate and the number of teenage moms. We talk about fascinating concepts like: emotional innumeracy, confirmation bias, rosy retrospection and other biases. We also get into the dangers of not having a balanced view of the current state of our countries and the world. To learn more read Bobby’s book: Why We're Wrong About Nearly Everything: A Theory of Human Misunderstanding Bobby is Professor of Public Policy and Director of the Policy Institute. Prior to joining King's in 2018, Bobby was Managing Director of Public Affairs for Ipsos MORI, which is a team of around 250 researchers in London, Manchester, Edinburgh and Brussels, and Global Director of the Ipsos Social Research Institute, across around 30 countries.  For more episodes, inspiration and more, follow André at: Instagram: instagram.com/HealthPsychologyAndHumanNature Facebook: facebook.com/HealthPsychologyAndHumanNature Friends, hope you enjoy the episode. 

Free Thoughts
Why We are Wrong About Nearly Everything (with Bobby Duffy)

Free Thoughts

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2020 50:14


Bobby Duffy draws on his research into public perception across more than forty countries, offering a sweeping account of the stubborn problem of human delusion: how society breeds it, why it will never go away, and what our misperceptions say about what we really believe.How do we consume information differently now than we did in the 1950’s? How do we gain knowledge about the world around us? Why are Americans high in confidence but low in true knowledge? Are Americans creating false beliefs from false information?Further Reading:Why We’re Wrong About Nearly Everything: A Theory of Human Misunderstanding, written by Bobby DuffyCrime, terrorism and teen pregnancies: is it all doom and gloom? Only in our minds, written by Bobby DuffyRelated Content:Who Elected Donald Trump?, Free Thoughts PodcastHow the Media Really Works, Free Thoughts PodcastSocial Media’s Moral Panic, Free Thoughts Podcast See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jericho Chambers
The Trust Delusion: Episode One

Jericho Chambers

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2020 37:58


In the first of six Trust Delusion podcasts, hosted by Matthew Gwyther, listen to Ben Page, Prof. Bobby Duffy, Baroness Onora O’Neil and Sir Ian Cheshire agree that the so-called “crisis of trust” is mostly over-blown – often deliberately – and not supported by long-term data. Too often it is used, somewhat cynically, only to support marketing efforts. Trustworthiness is more important – with honesty, competence and reliability as benchmarks – as is serving the customer and employee first. Addressing the climate emergency and tech disruption takes precedence over abstract notions of “trust”. Business leaders need to be accountable and look long and hard at the culture of their organisations – a point reinforced by 22-year old Chantale Phinda… who totally trusts Greta Thunberg and her mission.

Science Salon
99. Bobby Duffy — Why We’re Wrong About Nearly Everything: A Theory of Human Misunderstanding

Science Salon

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2020 93:33


What percentage of the population are immigrants? How bad is unemployment? How much sex do people have? These questions are important and interesting, but most of us get the answers wrong. Research shows that people often wildly misunderstand the state of the world, regardless of age, sex, or education. And though the internet brings us unprecedented access to information, there’s little evidence we’re any better informed because of it. We may blame cognitive bias or fake news, but neither tells the complete story. In Why We’re Wrong About Nearly Everything, Bobby Duffy draws on his research into public perception across more than forty countries, offering a sweeping account of the stubborn problem of human delusion: how society breeds it, why it will never go away, and what our misperceptions say about what we really believe. We won’t always know the facts, but they still matter. Why We’re Wrong About Nearly Everything is mandatory reading for anyone interested making humankind a little bit smarter. Duffy and Shermer also discuss: cognitive biases and how they distort what we think about the world do men really have more sexual partners than women (and if so, who are they having sex with?) why we lie to ourselves and others about almost everything fears about immigrants and immigration Brexit: leave or remain and why people vote each way why we are more polarized politically than ever before (and what we can do about it) the “backfire effect”: the bad news and the good why we are not living in a post-truth era why facts matter and why free speech matters, and kids these days… Bobby Duffy is director of the Policy Institute at King’s College London. Formerly, he was managing director of the Ipsos MORI Social Research Institute and global director of the Ipsos Social Research Institute. He lives in London. Listen to Science Salon via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play Music, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, and TuneIn.

Something You Should Know
Why We Are Wrong About So Much & How to Reduce Your Anxiety in an Anxious World

Something You Should Know

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2019 45:01


Why is it that your stomach growls at exactly the wrong time? When you are taking a test in school or during a meeting when the room is quiet and all of a sudden your stomach starts making all those weird little noises. This episode begins with an explanation as to why that happens and how to prevent it. https://www.outsideonline.com/1784166/why-does-my-stomach-growlWe all like to think we know what we are talking about – and yet so often we don’t. Human beings have a tendency to believe things that are not true – particularly if what we believe supports our view of the world. And what is so fascinating is we tend to believe things are actually worse than what the truth suggests. When you understand why and how this happens, you can protect yourself from other people’s deception. Joining me to discuss this strange human quirk is Bobby Duffy, a professor of public policy at King’s College in London and author of the book Why We’re Wrong About Nearly Everything (https://amzn.to/2qdz9aK).The afternoon slump hits most of us around 3 pm. And while a cup of coffee might lift you up a bit – there is actually a way to prevent yourself from getting it – or at least minimize that late day slump. Listen and I’ll explain a simple yet effective technique. https://www.thorne.com/take-5-daily/article/avoiding-the-afternoon-energy-slumpIt seems like people are more anxious than they used to be. Tempers are shorter, patience wears thin quicker and people just seem worried about a lot of things. So how do you turn down the dial on anxiety and worry? That’s what Olivia Remes is here to discuss. Olivia is an anxiety researcher at the University of Cambridge in London. Her writing has appeared in several major publications and she posts a lot of information on the topic on Twitter. (@OliviaRoxann). She offers some simple ways to ease your anxiety and find more joy in life. This Weeks’s Sponsors-Proven Skin Care. Go to www.PROVENSKINCARE.COM/SOMETHING and use promo code SOMETHING to get your exclusive 10%.- Feals. Go to www.FEALS.COM/SYSK to get 50% off your order plus free shipping.–Airbnb. To learn more about being an Airbnb host visit www.Airbnb.com/host

Polarised
Do you understand public opinion as well as you think you do?

Polarised

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2019 37:52


Matthew Taylor and Ian Leslie dissect new (and sometimes controversial) research on the divide between 'anarchists' and 'centrists'; the voters who live for drama; and the real reasons people share misleading news stories online.Plus, the similarities and differences between US and UK public opinion, as Matthew meets two of the top researchers from either side of the pond: director of the Pew Research Center, Michael Dimock; and director of the Policy Institute at King's College London, Bobby Duffy.LinksAnarchy in the UK (and Everywhere Else): The Ideological Roots of PopulismA “Need for Chaos” and the Sharing of Hostile Political Rumors in Advanced DemocraciesMatthew Taylor: Populism is growing because more people than you think want chaosIan Leslie: British voters are divided into anarchists and centrists – but the anarchists are calling the shotsYouTube: King's College London event: The state of trust, facts and democracyYouTube: The RSA: Why We're Wrong About Nearly Everything with Bobby DuffyPolarised: Identity, with Francis Fukuyama (episode 11, December 2018)Matthew Taylor: In tackling polarisation and anger, understanding our opponents is vital. It’s also extremely hardProduced by James Shield.Music by Blue Dot Sessions.Brought to you by the RSA.

RSA Radio
Polarised: Do you understand public opinion as well as you think you do?

RSA Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2019 37:52


Matthew Taylor and Ian Leslie dissect new (and sometimes controversial) research on the divide between 'anarchists' and 'centrists'; the voters who live for drama; and the real reasons people share misleading news stories online.Plus, the similarities and differences between US and UK public opinion, as Matthew meets two of the top researchers from either side of the pond: director of the Pew Research Center, Michael Dimock; and director of the Policy Institute at King's College London, Bobby Duffy.LinksAnarchy in the UK (and Everywhere Else): The Ideological Roots of PopulismA “Need for Chaos” and the Sharing of Hostile Political Rumors in Advanced DemocraciesMatthew Taylor: Populism is growing because more people than you think want chaosIan Leslie: British voters are divided into anarchists and centrists – but the anarchists are calling the shotsYouTube: King's College London event: The state of trust, facts and democracyYouTube: The RSA: Why We're Wrong About Nearly Everything with Bobby DuffyPolarised: Identity, with Francis Fukuyama (episode 11, December 2018)Matthew Taylor: In tackling polarisation and anger, understanding our opponents is vital. It’s also extremely hardProduced by James Shield.Music by Blue Dot Sessions.Brought to you by the RSA.

Better Known
Bobby Duffy

Better Known

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2019 28:37


Bobby Duffy discusses with Ivan six things which should be better known. Bobby is the director of the Policy Institute at King's College London. His latest book is The Perils of Perception. Negativity bias https://www.offgridsessions.com/2019/07/30/the-perils-of-perception/ The cohort effect https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2013/jun/18/young-people-tory-grey-vote Proper definition of Polarisation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fqlDfPcHWM The Price by Arthur Miller https://www.ft.com/content/bc9f4a4a-2ec3-11e9-ba00-0251022932c8 Nick Cave playing live https://variety.com/2019/music/news/concert-review-conversations-with-nick-cave-is-part-qa-part-music-part-group-therapy-1203347523/ Better earphones https://www.techradar.com/uk/news/audio/best-in-ear-headphones-1276925

Perception Gaps
Episode 6: Poverty Progress

Perception Gaps

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2018


After surveying a global segment of the population, the Gapminder organization in Sweden found that only 10 percent of people knew the state of extreme poverty. Why is it that our perceptions are so… wrong? Join host Samantha Laine Perfas, along with “Factfulness” author Anna Rosling Ronnlund, academic Bobby Duffy, Gates Foundation chief strategist Mark Suzman, and the Monitor’s Peter Ford.

Perception Gaps
Episode 6: Poverty Progress

Perception Gaps

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2018


After surveying a global segment of the population, the Gapminder organization in Sweden found that only 10 percent of people knew the state of extreme poverty. Why is it that our perceptions are so… wrong? Join host Samantha Laine Perfas, along with “Factfulness” author Anna Rosling Ronnlund, academic Bobby Duffy, Gates Foundation chief strategist Mark Suzman, and the Monitor’s Peter Ford.

RSA Events
The Perils Of Perception: Why We're Wrong About Nearly Everything

RSA Events

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2018 60:08


How can we tackle our ignorance about what the world is really like? Bobby Duffy, Director of Ipsos MORI Social Research Institute, explains how we can get a handle on the facts in a ‘post-truth’ era. Evidence suggests that most of us are very wrong about what goes on in the world around us. Misinformation in the media is a growing worry, but it’s not all about fake news. No matter how impartial we think we are, we’re all biased towards information that confirms what we already believe – and our ability to filter and tailor what we see online only distorts our perceptions further. To avoid panic and gloom in a ‘post-truth era’, it’s more important than ever to check our facts, challenge our biases, and demand better from our media outlets. This event was recorded live at The RSA on Thursday 11th September 2018. Discover more about this event here: https://www.thersa.org/events/2018/10/why-were-wrong-about-nearly-everything

The Thought Show
The Influencer Business

The Thought Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2018 49:40


Earlier this year, a baker in Liverpool in north-west England vented her frustration on Twitter over constantly being asked by social media influencers for free cakes. Many other businesses publicly sided with Laura Worthington, but were they being fair? We investigate the impact of influencers – people with powerful social media followings. What are the rules and ethics around advertising and promotion? What proportion of your country are immigrants? What proportion of teenage girls give birth each year? Research suggests most people get the answers to these questions, and many others about their own countries, very wrong. Tim Harford interviews Bobby Duffy, Global Director of Ipsos Social Research Institute and author of the book, Perils of Perception: Why We’re Wong About Nearly Everything. Heartbreak after love lost has been written about for generations in literature and in songs. But what causes this physical feeling of pain? Is it a figment of our imagination, prompted by our society and culture, or can we fall sick or even die from a broken heart? Photo Caption: Influencer Lisa Linh promotes a number of brands – including hotels and credit card companies Photo Credit: Lisa Linh

More or Less: Behind the Stats
WS: More or Less - How well do you understand your world?

More or Less: Behind the Stats

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2018 8:58


Tim Harford talks to Bobby Duffy about why we are often wrong about a lot of basic facts

Hardtalk
Outgoing Director, Ipsos MORI Social Research Institute - Bobby Duffy

Hardtalk

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2018 23:25


Never before in the history of humankind have we had so much information, so many facts at our finger tips, and yet much of what we think we know is wrong. What on earth is going on? HARDtalk’s Stephen Sackur speaks to Bobby Duffy, social scientist, opinion pollster and managing director of the Ipsos Mori Social Research Institute. How can we the people make informed decisions if we're not truly informed?

HARDtalk
Outgoing Director, Ipsos MORI Social Research Institute - Bobby Duffy

HARDtalk

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2018 23:25


Never before in the history of humankind have we had so much information, so many facts at our finger tips, and yet much of what we think we know is wrong. What on earth is going on? HARDtalk’s Stephen Sackur speaks to Bobby Duffy, social scientist, opinion pollster and managing director of the Ipsos Mori Social Research Institute. How can we the people make informed decisions if we're not truly informed?

Hawke Cast
Episode 32 - A Midnight Clear (1992) with Bobby Duffy

Hawke Cast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2018 33:52


War never changes. And neither does the focus of this podcast! From the author of DAD (Remember, the one with Jack Lemmon's manic phase?) comes A MIDNIGHT CLEAR, a tale of young soldiers and their wintery trials near the end of World War II. Friend of the podcast Bobby Duffy returns to discuss religious symbolism, virginity pacts, babyface boys, and Peter Berg's Battleship (2012). Keep Hawke-ing the skies! (With some bonus help from beloved friend of the pod Em Cassel)

Hawke Cast
Episode 21 - The Newton Boys (1998) with Bobby Duffy

Hawke Cast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2017 51:21


Giddy up, Ethan! Today we are joined by Bobby Duffy for the delightful Linklater bank robbery feature, The Newton Boys! We discuss how we don't understand how human being survived the past, safe cracking techniques, and the sheer badassery of the brothers Newton. This film is available on Netflix and you should watch it!

Spectator Radio
Elections 2017 Special: How will Britain and France vote?

Spectator Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2017 29:38


With James Forsyth, Bobby Duffy, Richard Angell, Jonathan Fenby and Aline-Florence Manent. Presented by Lara Prendergast.