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The future of the internet

In the final part of our cyberpsychology roundtable discussion, our 4 authors look forward to reveal what they think the future holds for the internet and the impact it will have on our society.

16 Dec 2015

The Hydrological Benefits of Low Oil Prices

Dr Hussein A. Amery, author of Arab Water Security: Threats and Opportunities in the Gulf States (2015) explores the hydrological benefits of low oil prices.

Hussein A. Amery | 15 Dec 2015

Harnessing the Power of Experts

Relying on expert judgement is a risky but necessary business, requiring the right tools ... and the right experts.

14 Dec 2015

The Euro’s Chronic Crisis

Paul Wallace, author of The Euro Experiment (2015), takes a wide analytical look at Europe's economic crisis.

Paul Wallace | 10 Dec 2015

The single most important issue in cyber psychology

In the fifth of our cyberpsychology roundtable discussions, the authors decide on what they feel is the singular most important issue online.

9 Dec 2015

Sociology as a Population Science

John H. Goldthorpe, author of Sociology as a Population Science (2016) explores Sociology's place in the world.

John H. Goldthorpe | 8 Dec 2015

Paris, and Existential Global Challenges

John L. Brooke, the author of Climate Change and the Course of Global History (2014), examines the global issues at stake as we battle a warming climate and introduces an excerpt from his book.

John L. Brooke | 7 Dec 2015

Climate Change and Paris 2015 − Pessimism or Cautious Optimism?

Frank Incropera, author of Climate Change: A Wicked Problem (2015), explores the role of the 2015 Conference of Parties at Paris.

Frank Incropera | 4 Dec 2015

5 facts you should know about Choanoflagellates

Barry S. C. Leadbeater, author of The Choanoflagellates: Evolution, Biology and Ecology (2015) provides some interesting insights into the world of Choanoflagellates!

Barry Leadbeater | 3 Dec 2015

The Future of Online Relationships

In the 4th part of our cyberpsychology roundtable discussions we asked our 4 authors what role has the internet had to play in modern day social relationships and what does the future hold for generations that are growing up online?

2 Dec 2015

Understanding the Earthquake Threat

The author of Earthquake Time Bombs answers our questions about earthquake preparedness, regions at risk, and why the alarm needs to be raised.

1 Dec 2015

Debating Limits and Growth

Stephen Macekura, the author of Of Limits and Growth, considers the challenges facing the World Climate Summit this December. You can also read an excerpt from his book below.

Stephen Macekura | 30 Nov 2015