Cancelled trains or political and economic turmoil - when things happen beyond our control, how do we react psychologically? Not well, usually. Show more

The series that looks at current events through the lens of psychology. Why do people have a tendency to distrust experts and expertise? Show more

Michael Blastland explores how we tend to oversimplify our complex world, taking short cuts to find easy answers to everything. Show more

Why do people tend to be more attuned to the dangers posed by rare events, such as acts of terrorism, than to more everyday threats such as car crashes? Show more

Michael Blastland investigates the psychology of being a sports spectator. Even if you're not watching the Rio Games, you might be curious why so many do. Show more

Michael Blastland looks at facts and the EU referendum. The public is bombarded with statistics and projections, but how does it use these facts to form reasoned opinions? Show more

The series that looks at current events through the lens of psychology. Michael Blastland explores the psychological aftermath of the EU referendum. Show more

Michael Blastland and the Human Zoo team investigate the so-called wisdom of crowds, the idea that collective judgments lead to the right solution. Show more