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15 Mar 2026

Associate Professor Adrian R Camilleri: Free Shipping, Online Shopping and the Psychology of “Free”

Consumer Affairs, Management & Marketing, Society & Culture

That moment when a shipping fee appears at checkout can suddenly change how we feel about buying something online. Associate Professor Adrian Camilleri explains why the word “free” has such a powerful effect on our brains, how minimum-spend thresholds influence what we add to our cart, and the simple mental check that can help us avoid overspending.

Guest: Dr Adrian R. Camilleri, Associate Professor of Marketing at the University of Technology 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 ...