Ever heard that we only use '10%' of our brains? That's just one neuromyth – and there's loads more. But why do these myths persist? Find out in our #BlackhamLecture with Professor Paul Howard-Jones. Book now. 19 November 2025.
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Neuromyths: classrooms, culture, and climate change | The Blackham Lecture 2025, with Professor Paul Howard-Jones, chaired by Dr Ginny Smith
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November 3, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Ever heard that we only use '10%' of our brains? That's just one neuromyth – and there's loads more. But why do these myths persist? Find out in our #BlackhamLecture with Professor Paul Howard-Jones. Book now. 19 November 2025.
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Ever heard that we only use '10%' of our brains? That's just one neuromyth – and there's loads more. But why do these myths persist? Professor Paul Howard-Jones explores neuromyths and the cultural forces behind them in our #BlackhamLecture. 19 Nov, online. Book now! humanists.uk/events/black...
Neuromyths: classrooms, culture, and climate change | The Blackham Lecture 2025, with Professor Paul Howard-Jones, chaired by Dr Ginny Smith
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October 23, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Ever heard that we only use '10%' of our brains? That's just one neuromyth – and there's loads more. But why do these myths persist? Professor Paul Howard-Jones explores neuromyths and the cultural forces behind them in our #BlackhamLecture. 19 Nov, online. Book now! humanists.uk/events/black...
Ever heard that we only use '10%' of our brains? That's just one neuromyth – and there's more! But why do these myths persist? Professor Paul Howard-Jones explores neuromyths and the cultural forces behind them in our #BlackhamLecture. 19 Nov, online.
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Neuromyths: classrooms, culture, and climate change | The Blackham Lecture 2025, with Professor Paul Howard-Jones, chaired by Dr Ginny Smith
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October 21, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Ever heard that we only use '10%' of our brains? That's just one neuromyth – and there's more! But why do these myths persist? Professor Paul Howard-Jones explores neuromyths and the cultural forces behind them in our #BlackhamLecture. 19 Nov, online.
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Ever heard that we only use 10% of our brains? That’s a classic neuromyth – and it’s just one of many. But why do such myths persist? Join Professor Paul Howard-Jones as he unpacks the science behind compelling but misleading neuromyths in the #BlackhamLecture. Book now! humanists.uk/events/black...
Neuromyths: classrooms, culture, and climate change | The Blackham Lecture 2025, with Professor Paul Howard-Jones, chaired by Dr Ginny Smith
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September 30, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Ever heard that we only use 10% of our brains? That’s a classic neuromyth – and it’s just one of many. But why do such myths persist? Join Professor Paul Howard-Jones as he unpacks the science behind compelling but misleading neuromyths in the #BlackhamLecture. Book now! humanists.uk/events/black...
Ever heard that we only use 10% of our brains? That’s a classic neuromyth – and it’s just one of many. But why do such myths persist? Join Professor Paul Howard-Jones as he unpacks the science behind compelling but misleading neuromyths in the #BlackhamLecture. Book now! humanists.uk/events/black...
Neuromyths: classrooms, culture, and climate change | The Blackham Lecture 2025, with Professor Paul Howard-Jones, chaired by Dr Ginny Smith
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September 26, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Ever heard that we only use 10% of our brains? That’s a classic neuromyth – and it’s just one of many. But why do such myths persist? Join Professor Paul Howard-Jones as he unpacks the science behind compelling but misleading neuromyths in the #BlackhamLecture. Book now! humanists.uk/events/black...
Why do myths about the brain persist in education? Professor Paul Howard-Jones explores 'neuromyths' and how they undermine learning in our #BlackhamLecture 2025 on 19 November online. Book now humanists.uk/events/black...
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September 15, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Why do myths about the brain persist in education? Professor Paul Howard-Jones explores 'neuromyths' and how they undermine learning in our #BlackhamLecture 2025 on 19 November online. Book now humanists.uk/events/black...
Brenna argues that our extended childhood is a key element of humanity's evolutionary success. Unlike many species that prioritise quantity of offspring, humans invest heavily in a smaller number of children, nurturing their development over an extended period. Fascinating! #BlackhamLecture
November 21, 2024 at 7:46 PM
Brenna argues that our extended childhood is a key element of humanity's evolutionary success. Unlike many species that prioritise quantity of offspring, humans invest heavily in a smaller number of children, nurturing their development over an extended period. Fascinating! #BlackhamLecture
Why do brain myths persist in education? Professor Paul Howard-Jones explores compelling but misleading 'neuromyths' in our #BlackhamLecture 2025 on 19 November online. Get tickets: humanists.uk/events/black...
Neuromyths: classrooms, culture, and climate change | The Blackham Lecture 2025, with Professor Paul Howard-Jones, chaired by Dr Ginny Smith
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September 3, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Why do brain myths persist in education? Professor Paul Howard-Jones explores compelling but misleading 'neuromyths' in our #BlackhamLecture 2025 on 19 November online. Get tickets: humanists.uk/events/black...
False but popular ideas about the brain – 'neuromyths' – are shaping the way we teach, sometimes in harmful ways, and even affecting how we tackle big problems like climate change. But what are they and how do we tackle them? Book #BlackhamLecture tickets to find out! 👇
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August 13, 2025 at 10:31 AM
False but popular ideas about the brain – 'neuromyths' – are shaping the way we teach, sometimes in harmful ways, and even affecting how we tackle big problems like climate change. But what are they and how do we tackle them? Book #BlackhamLecture tickets to find out! 👇
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Why do misleading 'neuromyths' persist in education? Professor Paul Howard-Jones explores the cultural forces behind these ideas in this year's #BlackhamLecture. 19 November online. Book now.
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Neuromyths: classrooms, culture, and climate change | The Blackham Lecture 2025, with Professor Paul Howard-Jones, chaired by Dr Ginny Smith
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September 1, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Why do misleading 'neuromyths' persist in education? Professor Paul Howard-Jones explores the cultural forces behind these ideas in this year's #BlackhamLecture. 19 November online. Book now.
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During the #BlackhamLecture this evening, we'll be hearing more from biological anthropologist and archaeologist @brennawalks.bsky.social, who will dive into this extended period of development, brain growth, and learning, and how it is crucial for navigating the complexities of human societies.
November 21, 2024 at 10:35 AM
During the #BlackhamLecture this evening, we'll be hearing more from biological anthropologist and archaeologist @brennawalks.bsky.social, who will dive into this extended period of development, brain growth, and learning, and how it is crucial for navigating the complexities of human societies.
Why do compelling but misleading ideas about the brain persist in education? Professor Paul Howard-Jones explores neuromyths and the cultural forces that shape them in our annual #BlackhamLecture. 19 November online. humanists.uk/events/black...
Neuromyths: classrooms, culture, and climate change | The Blackham Lecture 2025, with Professor Paul Howard-Jones, chaired by Dr Ginny Smith
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September 8, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Why do compelling but misleading ideas about the brain persist in education? Professor Paul Howard-Jones explores neuromyths and the cultural forces that shape them in our annual #BlackhamLecture. 19 November online. humanists.uk/events/black...
What's on at Humanists UK 👀 🧵
Just announced: How do 'neuromyths' shape classrooms? Join Professor Paul Howard-Jones for our #BlackhamLecture as he explores misleading ideas about the brain and why they persist 19 November.
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Just announced: How do 'neuromyths' shape classrooms? Join Professor Paul Howard-Jones for our #BlackhamLecture as he explores misleading ideas about the brain and why they persist 19 November.
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Neuromyths: classrooms, culture, and climate change | The Blackham Lecture 2025, with Professor Paul Howard-Jones, chaired by Dr Ginny Smith
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August 12, 2025 at 10:32 AM
What's on at Humanists UK 👀 🧵
Just announced: How do 'neuromyths' shape classrooms? Join Professor Paul Howard-Jones for our #BlackhamLecture as he explores misleading ideas about the brain and why they persist 19 November.
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Just announced: How do 'neuromyths' shape classrooms? Join Professor Paul Howard-Jones for our #BlackhamLecture as he explores misleading ideas about the brain and why they persist 19 November.
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For the first time ever, we'll be liveskeeting the #BlackamLecture on Blusky this evening, starting at 19:30.
Be sure to grab your tickets to join us online 👇👇
Already got your ticket? Use the #BlackhamLecture hashtag, and post along with us.
Looking forward to hanging out with you all!
Be sure to grab your tickets to join us online 👇👇
Already got your ticket? Use the #BlackhamLecture hashtag, and post along with us.
Looking forward to hanging out with you all!
Why have humans evolved to have longer childhoods compared to other living creatures? 🤔 🧠
Nearly a quarter of our lives is spent maturing into adulthood. When we track our evolutionary history, anthropological science begins to explain this unique feature of our humanity. 🧵
Nearly a quarter of our lives is spent maturing into adulthood. When we track our evolutionary history, anthropological science begins to explain this unique feature of our humanity. 🧵
November 21, 2024 at 2:57 PM
For the first time ever, we'll be liveskeeting the #BlackamLecture on Blusky this evening, starting at 19:30.
Be sure to grab your tickets to join us online 👇👇
Already got your ticket? Use the #BlackhamLecture hashtag, and post along with us.
Looking forward to hanging out with you all!
Be sure to grab your tickets to join us online 👇👇
Already got your ticket? Use the #BlackhamLecture hashtag, and post along with us.
Looking forward to hanging out with you all!
A very warm welcome to everyone watching online and hanging out with us on Blusky this evening. Lovely to be joined by science writer and presenter, the #BlackhamLecture Chair Ginny Smith, too.
November 21, 2024 at 7:35 PM
A very warm welcome to everyone watching online and hanging out with us on Blusky this evening. Lovely to be joined by science writer and presenter, the #BlackhamLecture Chair Ginny Smith, too.
Ever heard that 'we only use 10% of our brains'? That’s a neuromyth – and this year’s #BlackhamLecture will unpack why such myths persist, and how they shape what we teach and learn. Book now! 19 November. humanists.uk/events/black...
Lost boys: a personal journey through the manosphere, with James Bloodworth | Holyoake Lecture 2025
In an era of profound social and political shifts, old certainties about masculinity have been swept away, leaving a vacuum that, for some, has been filled by a sprawling and sinister collection of…
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October 6, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Ever heard that 'we only use 10% of our brains'? That’s a neuromyth – and this year’s #BlackhamLecture will unpack why such myths persist, and how they shape what we teach and learn. Book now! 19 November. humanists.uk/events/black...
Here's a little bit more about our #BlackhamLecture medallist @brennawalks.bsky.social before we start this evening. Brenna Hassett is a biological anthropologist whose career has taken her around the globe, researching the past using the clues left behind in human remains.
November 21, 2024 at 7:32 PM
Here's a little bit more about our #BlackhamLecture medallist @brennawalks.bsky.social before we start this evening. Brenna Hassett is a biological anthropologist whose career has taken her around the globe, researching the past using the clues left behind in human remains.
Another huge round of applause for @brennawalks.bsky.social for a captivating #BlackhamLecture. It was a real privilege to hear about Brenna's research and dive into the fascinating evolution of human childhood.
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November 27, 2024 at 3:27 PM
Another huge round of applause for @brennawalks.bsky.social for a captivating #BlackhamLecture. It was a real privilege to hear about Brenna's research and dive into the fascinating evolution of human childhood.
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If our longer childhoods and adolescences are to our evolutionary advantage. Education, argues Brenna, should be available to all human beings, everywhere, from primary school to university. A lovely humanist sentiment to end #Blackhamlecture, and we think, one Harold Blackham would agree with!
November 21, 2024 at 8:30 PM
If our longer childhoods and adolescences are to our evolutionary advantage. Education, argues Brenna, should be available to all human beings, everywhere, from primary school to university. A lovely humanist sentiment to end #Blackhamlecture, and we think, one Harold Blackham would agree with!
Why do compelling but misleading ideas about the brain persist in education? Professor Paul Howard-Jones explores neuromyths in the #BlackhamLecture on 19 November online. Book now! humanists.uk/events/black...
Neuromyths: classrooms, culture, and climate change | The Blackham Lecture 2025, with Professor Paul Howard-Jones, chaired by Dr Ginny Smith
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September 2, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Why do compelling but misleading ideas about the brain persist in education? Professor Paul Howard-Jones explores neuromyths in the #BlackhamLecture on 19 November online. Book now! humanists.uk/events/black...