JOY Drive

25 Feb 2025

Maïa Ponsonnet: Pain Expressions

Psychology, Social Sciences, Society & Culture

Ever stubbed your toe and yelled out, “Ouch!”? That quick reaction isn’t just random — it’s a fascinating mix of biology and language. But did you know that people worldwide use different “pain words” or interjections with surprising similarities?

Guest: Maïa Ponsonnet, Linguist at The University of Western Australia

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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15 Mar 2026

Associate Professor Micah Goldwater: Why Rational People Still Believe in Superstitions

Popular Culture, Social Sciences, Society & Culture

Most of us consider ourselves rational, yet superstitions still shape everyday behaviour. Psychologist Micah Goldwater explains why scientific thinking and ...

15 Mar 2026

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Why Some Gen Z Men Are Returning to Traditional Gender Views

LGBTIQA+ Community, Popular Culture, Social Media, Society & Culture

New research suggests some Gen Z men are expressing more traditional views about gender roles than older generations. Associate Professor ...

15 Mar 2026

Ben Cork: What the Pride in Sport Survey Reveals About Inclusion in Australian Sport

LGBTIQA+ Community, Professional, Society & Culture, Sports & Recreation

New results from the Pride in Sport Index survey reveal how LGBTQIA+ players, coaches and volunteers are experiencing sport across ...