by Matthew Nurse | Jun 11, 2019 | Communication
*** Update – Ecker et al (2019) has published compelling new information showing that a Q&A format is actually quite effective in getting people to update their false beliefs. In this new study a sample of 531 Americans were asked to correct their beliefs...
by Matthew Nurse | Dec 7, 2018 | Communication
A few weeks ago we had a look at whether humour could be used to make arguments more persuasive. How timely then that research just published has investigated whether anger could also be used (although probably not at the same time). Watch enough TV and you’ll...
by Matthew Nurse | Nov 22, 2018 | Communication
Governments can be the best communicators and the worst communicators. Sometimes they produce award winning campaigns that save millions of lives, yet at the same time they often produce baffling letters and confusing forms that leave us frustrated and annoyed....
by Matthew Nurse | Oct 25, 2018 | Communication
We’ve all seen times when humour has worked to change someone’s mind. A salesperson might have disarmed you with a joke and five minutes later you’re reaching for your credit card. Humour in advertising and other forms of communication seems to be...
by Matthew Nurse | Mar 10, 2018 | Communication
I love Australian Rules Football. It is one of the rare games where you can knock over a player without the ball, which makes it exciting and chaotic. Of course choosing when you should try to tackle the player with the ball or go for the big hit on another opponent...
