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Self-awareness not unique to mankind

Humans are unlikely to be the only animal capable of self-awareness, a new study has shown.

Mon 15 Jun 2015, 12:20 | Tags: research, psychology, Philosophy

Nine day festival brings social sciences to the fore at Warwick

The University of Warwick is offering a fascinating insight into research carried out by the Faculty of Social Sciences, at a nine-day festival next month. A series of exciting events will take place between Wednesday 6 and Friday 15 May, delving into the study of society and the way people behave and influence the world around us.


Asimov’s Three Laws of Robotics supplemented for 21st century care robots

Isaac Asimov famously devised three laws of robotics that underpinned a number of his science fiction books and short stories, Professor Tom Sorell of  University of Warwick has help develop a new set of rules that they believe will be needed for  21st century care robots.

Thu 14 Aug 2014, 13:31 | Tags: robots, Philosophy, Sciences, Health and Medicine

Will to win forms at four years old

New research suggests children don’t understand competitive behaviour until around the age of four.

Thu 15 Aug 2013, 11:52 | Tags: Philosophy

University of Warwick researcher calls for re-think on celebrity obsessed culture

A philosophy professor at the University of Warwick has urged for a re-evaluation of our notions of celebrity – calling for a return to when fame was a reward rather than simply a goal.

Fri 12 Aug 2011, 14:41 | Tags: Philosophy, Arts

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