13/05/2014 in English Lunch, Eventos

28 May :: ENGLISH LUNCH – Beware conflicts of interest

conflicts of interest

On May 28th, during the English Lunch (every Wednesday from 14:30 to 15:30), we will watch the video: «Beware conflicts of interest» with Dan Ariely. We encourage you to watch it before wednesday lunch!

Watch the video…

Summary

In this short talk, psychologist Dan Ariely tells two personal stories that explore scientific conflict of interest: How the pursuit of knowledge and insight can be affected, consciously or not, by shortsighted personal goals. When we’re thinking about the big questions, he reminds us, let’s be aware of our all-too-human brains.

Some words to practice!

Treatment /whiten it out /guilt trips /pity /schmuck / foreground

3 Idioms to learn…

Packed like sardines / Page turner /Pain in the neck

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When? Wednesday, May 28, 2014
At what time? 14:30 – 15:30
Available Places: 8 per day
How much it cost? Single: 10€/class – Bonus 4: 30€/4 classes – Bonus 8: 60€/8 classes (you spend the bonus only if you come)
Where? WeKCo, Avda. Novo Mesoiro, 2, bajo. 15190 – A Coruña
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Avda Novo Mesoiro, 2 bajo 15190 – A Coruña
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