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Podcasts: Tech Compulsions, Memory Storage & Fake News

Joseph Sparks

18th February 2017

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A recent series of podcasts on The Guardian’s website explores the psychology of tech compulsions, perception/fake news and memory storage.

Tech Compulsions

This interesting podcast explores why people are obsessed with likes, favourites and notifications. To list to the podcast, click here.

Memory Storage

This podcast answers questions about memory storage. To list to the podcast, click here.

Perception & Fake News

Dr Daniel Glaser explores how we perceive the visual world, and what perception can tell us about fake news. To list to the podcast, click here.

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Joseph Sparks

Joseph is a Subject Advisor for Psychology at tutor2u. He is an experienced Psychology & Music Teacher, Writer, Examiner and Presenter. He is currently completing a Professional Doctorate in Education and is passionate about the impact of technology on teaching and learning.

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