BSPS-Forum Events

From COVID-19 to QAnon, misinformation is more ubiquitous and dangerous than ever. Lisa Bortolotti, Quassim Cassam, and Cailin O'Connor discuss why misinformation so attractive to so many and what can be done about it.

When presented with two equally good theories, scientists prefer the more beautiful. Artist Adrian Holme and philosopher Milena Ivanova discuss the nature of beauty and the relationship between art and science.

Ian Cross, Diana Omigie, and Barry Smith explore the phenomenon and evolution of music. How deep does music go in human history? What role does music play in the evolution of the mind? And is the ability to hear music uniquely human?