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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.
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.
Will to win forms at four years old
New research suggests children don’t understand competitive behaviour until around the age of four.
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.