How do emoji shape our digital conversations? Professor Linda Kaye shares insights from her latest book, The Psychology of Emoji Processing. From emotional perception and cultural differences to the role of AI in emoji interpretation. Listen in and discover how these tiny symbols impact the way we communicate, connect, and sometimes, confuse one another in the digital world.

How can psychology strengthen cybersecurity? In this episode, Chartered Psychologist Rebecca McKeown focusses on the human side of cybersecurity, the importance of crisis resilience, and why mental agility is key in high-stakes cyber incidents. Rebecca expounds on the pitfalls of traditional security training, and how organisations can better equip teams to navigate cyber threats. Tune in to discover why humans are not the weakest link—but the strongest defence.

How does human psychology shape cybersecurity? Dr Hadlington talks through the critical role human factors play in cybersecurity and debunks the myth that technical expertise alone can protect organisations. Our behaviours, cognitive biases, and everyday distractions - like the allure of social media notifications - significantly influence our vulnerability to cybercrime.

80% of organisation’s cybersecurity breaches stem from human factors. Dr. John Blythe, expounds on how cyberpsychology and behavioural science can reduce employee mitigated cybersecurity breaches. We talk about how gamification and AI can help organisations more effectively tackle cyber threats, and how focusing more on the Human Element can create better security solutions.

In this episode Carolyn Freeman speaks with psychotherapist Stephanie Jeans about online sexual addiction and compulsive behaviour. They explore how digital access fuels addiction, its impact on relationships and mental health, and the role of shame in perpetuating secrecy. Stephanie shares insights on breaking the cycle and supporting affected individuals.

Dr Douglas Parry examines digital distraction, multitasking and self-regulation in this episode, discussing tech’s impact on attention. He highlights research gaps and urges accurate science communication and his upcoming project on youth and technology use in the Global South.

Dr. Sean Guillory explores the blurring of physical, virtual, and cognitive spaces, cognitive warfare, ethical AI, and the emotional impact of digital tech in shaping identity and the future of conflict.

In this episode, we explore Emma's research on community dynamics in digital spaces, specifically how online gaming fosters social capital - how we build and maintain connections, support mental health, and bridge cultures.

In this episode, we talk about how video games foster social integration and education. We discover the difference between ‘Interactional Systems’ and interactive tech, and the integration of AI-powered social robots in healthcare. We also talk about the ethical concerns surrounding AI, its productivity potential, sentience, and media misrepresentation of academic findings.

Dr Stéphane Bouchard takes us on a fascinating journey through the development and use of Virtual Reality (VR) as a clinical tool, explaining how it can help overcome anxiety disorders, addictions, and chronic pain. Stéphane’s insights underscored how VR is reshaping the future of mental health care and its potential to revolutionise psychotherapy.