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\u2018Navigating Modern Life\u2019 <\/strong>is a collection of films to help guide you through the challenges of everyday living \u2013 from sharpening up your critical thinking to making sense of statistics.<\/p>\nThe OU co-produced films in the collection include:<\/p>\n
What does reading on screens do to our brains?\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\nWe\u2019re reading more than ever before \u2013 but much of it is on screens rather than physical books. Is it changing the way our brains work?<\/p>\n
To watch the film, visit: https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/iplayer\/episode\/p0clnwjz\/navigating-modern-life-series-1-1-what-does-reading-on-screens-do-to-our-brains<\/a><\/p>\nAcademic consultants: Dr Emily Bullock<\/a>, Staff Tutor & Associate Director for Arts and Humanities\u00a0and Dr Joanne Reardon<\/a>, Lecturer in Creative Writing.<\/p>\nCan you spot digital lies?<\/h2>\n
Did you know you’re more likely to believe misinformation when you’re anxious? Spotting a digital lie isn’t as easy as you might think.<\/p>\n
To watch the film, visit: https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/iplayer\/episode\/p0clp8y3\/navigating-modern-life-series-1-2-can-you-spot-digital-lies<\/a><\/p>\nAcademic consultants: Dr Wendy Turner<\/a>, Associate Head of School and Professor Harith Alani<\/a>, Deputy Director of the Knowledge Media Institute<\/p>\nHave you been fooled by forensics on TV?<\/strong><\/h2>\nWe all love to be amateur detectives, but how accurate is forensic evidence on TV? How much is fact \u2013 and how much is fiction?<\/p>\n
To watch the film, visit: https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/iplayer\/episode\/p0clv64t\/navigating-modern-life-series-1-3-have-you-been-fooled-by-forensics-on-tv<\/a><\/p>\nAcademic consultants:\u00a0<\/strong>Dr Jim Turner<\/a>, Senior Lecturer in Forensic Psychology<\/p>\nWhen can you trust statistics?<\/strong><\/h2>\nStatistics can show us things about the world we can’t perceive in any other way. Broadcaster and journalist Tim Harford shares his tips for making sense of them.<\/p>\n
To watch the film, visit: https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/iplayer\/episode\/p0clv6s3\/navigating-modern-life-series-1-4-when-can-you-trust-statistics<\/a><\/p>\nAcademic consultants: <\/strong>Dr Karen Vines<\/a>, Senior Lecturer in Statistics<\/p>\nFive simple ways to sharpen your critical thinking<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe world can feel very polarised and confusing at times. Learn about the five strategies to boost your critical thinking skills.<\/p>\n
To watch the film, visit: https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/iplayer\/episode\/p0clv797\/navigating-modern-life-series-1-5-five-ways-to-sharpen-your-critical-thinking<\/a><\/p>\nAcademic consultants: <\/strong>Dr Mark Pinder<\/a>, Senior Lecturer in Philosophy and Dr Paul-Francois Tremlett<\/a>, Senior Lecturer in Religious Studies.<\/p>\nMore films will follow later this year, including the history of Josephine Baker and whether zoos should still exist?<\/p>\n
Find out more<\/h2>\n
To watch more BBC Ideas films that have been co-produced by the OU, visit: https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/ideas\/playlists\/made-in-partnership-with-the-open-university<\/a><\/p>\nOur BBC Ideas content is commissioned by Broadcast and Partnerships<\/a> with support from all of our faculties.<\/p>\n\n- Commissioned by: Dr Caroline Ogilvie, Head of Broadcast & Partnerships<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Broadcast Project Manager: Jo Weeks<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Broadcast Platforms and Public Engagement Manager: Chris Belson <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Academic consultants: Dr Emily Bullock<\/a>, Staff Tutor & Associate Director for Arts and Humanities\u00a0and Dr Joanne Reardon<\/a>, Lecturer in Creative Writing.<\/p>\n Did you know you’re more likely to believe misinformation when you’re anxious? Spotting a digital lie isn’t as easy as you might think.<\/p>\n To watch the film, visit: https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/iplayer\/episode\/p0clp8y3\/navigating-modern-life-series-1-2-can-you-spot-digital-lies<\/a><\/p>\n Academic consultants: Dr Wendy Turner<\/a>, Associate Head of School and Professor Harith Alani<\/a>, Deputy Director of the Knowledge Media Institute<\/p>\n We all love to be amateur detectives, but how accurate is forensic evidence on TV? How much is fact \u2013 and how much is fiction?<\/p>\n To watch the film, visit: https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/iplayer\/episode\/p0clv64t\/navigating-modern-life-series-1-3-have-you-been-fooled-by-forensics-on-tv<\/a><\/p>\n Academic consultants:\u00a0<\/strong>Dr Jim Turner<\/a>, Senior Lecturer in Forensic Psychology<\/p>\n Statistics can show us things about the world we can’t perceive in any other way. Broadcaster and journalist Tim Harford shares his tips for making sense of them.<\/p>\n To watch the film, visit: https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/iplayer\/episode\/p0clv6s3\/navigating-modern-life-series-1-4-when-can-you-trust-statistics<\/a><\/p>\n Academic consultants: <\/strong>Dr Karen Vines<\/a>, Senior Lecturer in Statistics<\/p>\n The world can feel very polarised and confusing at times. Learn about the five strategies to boost your critical thinking skills.<\/p>\n To watch the film, visit: https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/iplayer\/episode\/p0clv797\/navigating-modern-life-series-1-5-five-ways-to-sharpen-your-critical-thinking<\/a><\/p>\n Academic consultants: <\/strong>Dr Mark Pinder<\/a>, Senior Lecturer in Philosophy and Dr Paul-Francois Tremlett<\/a>, Senior Lecturer in Religious Studies.<\/p>\n More films will follow later this year, including the history of Josephine Baker and whether zoos should still exist?<\/p>\n To watch more BBC Ideas films that have been co-produced by the OU, visit: https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/ideas\/playlists\/made-in-partnership-with-the-open-university<\/a><\/p>\n Our BBC Ideas content is commissioned by Broadcast and Partnerships<\/a> with support from all of our faculties.<\/p>\nCan you spot digital lies?<\/h2>\n
Have you been fooled by forensics on TV?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
When can you trust statistics?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Five simple ways to sharpen your critical thinking<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Find out more<\/h2>\n
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