Agenda

Neuroscientist Prof Nick Ramsey developed a device to turn a patient’s thoughts into computer commands. What is the future of this technology?

In Kumaré, a fake Indian guru teaches his followers an important lesson. Psychologist Dr Madelijn Strick talks about the comfort of being fooled.

In 12 Angry Men we follow a jury in trial. Why is it so hard to reach a unanimous decision? Law scholar Prof Elaine Mak on prejudice and evidence in court.

What happens when empirical evidence is at odds with political purposes? Science historian Dr Alice Dreger on dogma, activists and justice.

Merchants of Doubt shows how con men obscure the truth on issues of health and climate change. Statistician Dr Daniel Oberski on how even experts can be fooled.