September 11, 2006 Source: :
http://www.uregina.ca/news/releases/2006/september/11.shtml Why do good people make bad decisions? Everyone knows that bad luck comes in threes. Horoscopes and psychics can be stunningly accurate in their predictions. And if UFOs and ghosts arent real, why have thousands claimed to have seen them? Science explains these seemingly mystical phenomena as questionable beliefs that arise from errors in human reasoning. In his talk, "Think: The power of bad reasoning in everyday life," University of Regina psychology professor Chris Oriet explores how we can avoid traps in reasoning such as misinterpreting the significance of chance events and coincidences, and relying on the first thing that comes to mind when making decisions. The first installment of the Faculty of Arts popular Coffee House Controversies series will take place Thurs., Sept. 14 at 7:30 p.m. in Chapters bookstore behind the Southland Mall (2625 Gordon Road). Other talks in the Coffee House Controversies fall series are:
Sept. 28 Emmanuel Aito, "Bilingualism in Canada: Myth or work in progress?"
Oct. 12 Carlos Londono Sulkin, "Do we have anything to learn from Indigenous peoples?"
Oct. 26 Natalie Meisner, "The body as theatre: What can performance tell us about the global trafficking in human organs?"
Nov. 9 Margot Hurlbert, "Just the environment or environmental justice?"
Nov. 23 Carrie Bourassa, "Does history matter? Health and healing in aboriginal communities" Coffee House Controversies aims to bring the research interests of Faculty of Arts members to the community. Speakers give an informal 20-minute talk focusing on a controversial topic of interest to the general public. The talks are intended to encourage the open exchange of ideas. Twenty minutes of discussion follows each talk, during which members of the general public can ask questions or raise issues with the speaker or other audience members. The events are free and open to the public. Contact Milagros Charriez at 585-4226 for further information. -30-
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