Episodes
Wednesday Jun 29, 2011
Episode 20: The Reliability of Memory
Wednesday Jun 29, 2011
Wednesday Jun 29, 2011
An analysis of the various biases that effect the accuracy of human memory, including a discussion of spatial memory distortions, the impact of schema on memory, source monitoring failure, and the misinformation effect. I also discuss the interesting research regarding false memories, eyewitness memory, and flashbulb memories.
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Monday Jun 20, 2011
Episode 18: Biochemistry Basics
Monday Jun 20, 2011
Monday Jun 20, 2011
An overview of biochemistry, covering the basic properties, structure and functions of nucleic acids, lipids, carbohydrates and proteins. Also includes a discussion of the nature of organic molecules and the importance of carbon in living organisms. Recommended pre-listening is Episode 15: Chemical Bonding.
Thursday Jun 16, 2011
Episode 19: Market Failure
Thursday Jun 16, 2011
Thursday Jun 16, 2011
A discussion of the principal circumstances in which markets do not produce an optimal outcome. After formally defining market failure, I discuss the ‘big four’ market failures of market power, externalities, public goods and asymmetric information. I conclude with a brief look at transaction costs. Recommended pre-listening is Episode 12: The Price System.