JOY Drive

23 Nov 2025

Associate Professor Elliot Varøy: Why We Talk to Rubber Ducks

Psychology, Self-Help

Rubber ducks have become an unlikely problem-solving tool, helping us slow down, think aloud and spot the errors we’ve been staring past. Associate Professor Elliot Varøy explains why talking to an object works, and how this simple technique can untangle everything from coding bugs to life admin.

Guest: Associate Professor Elliot Varøy, Senior Lecturer, School of Computer Science at the University of Sydney

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 ...