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Questioning The Homo Economicus: Are Concepts Of Rationality And Self-Interest Outdated?, Knowledge@Smu
Questioning The Homo Economicus: Are Concepts Of Rationality And Self-Interest Outdated?, Knowledge@Smu
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Many classical economic theories rely on the assumption that people, and thus markets, are rather predictable; that humans are rational and self-interested beings. Yet, psychologists have argued that human behaviours are highly complex and cannot be understood in these simple terms. The emergence of interdisciplinary research in both economics and psychology has narrowed the gaps and challenged traditional thinking, as participants at a SMU Social Sciences Capstone Seminar found out.
Religion, Science And Morality: Concentric Circles Or Mutually Exclusive?, Knowledge@Smu
Religion, Science And Morality: Concentric Circles Or Mutually Exclusive?, Knowledge@Smu
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Much has been said about the relationship between religion and science. What exactly does it mean when the two comes into play with morality? A scientist and professor of philosophy give their take in a seminar in SMU.
Human Trafficking: An Ancient Trade With A Modern Face, Knowledge@Smu
Human Trafficking: An Ancient Trade With A Modern Face, Knowledge@Smu
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Most people consider slavery to be extinct today. However, the practice has merely gone underground and is manifested today as human trafficking— a problem not seen or experienced directly by us in our daily lives. This invisible trade of human cargo is one of the most lucrative illegal businesses in the world today. Prominent expert on human trafficking Siddharth Kara shed light on the issue and look at ways to combat human trafficking in a seminar held in SMU.