Richard Wiseman

Richard Wiseman is Professor of the Public Understanding of Psychology at the University of Hertfordshire in the United Kingdom. He is author of numerous experiments, researches and books. So I chose to speak about some of his researches and my view on them.

Firstly, Richard Wiseman released bestseller book about his research “The Luck Factor” and I really like the ideas which are written in it. Actually I don’t believe that the luck is somewhat like destiny and Richard Wiseman says the same. Actually you can learn how to be lucky and that is very interesting fact for me.

Secondly, before becoming psychologist Wiseman was a magician that is why he is in an ideal position to investigate the psychology of magic, deception and trickery, which is very interesting to me. One of most interesting things was that the easiest way to detect a lie is only to listen to a person’s speech.

Thirdly, most amusing of his researches of course would be LoughtLab. Which I think would be my favorite, because it is based around humor. And according to this research the funniest joke in the world would be: Two hunters are out in the woods when one of them collapses. He doesn't seem to be breathing and his eyes are glazed. The other guy whips out his phone and calls the emergency services. He gasps, "My friend is
dead! What can I do?". The operator says "Calm down. I can help. First, let's make sure he's dead." There is a silence, then a shot is heard. Back on the phone, the guy says "OK, now what?"

In conclusion, Richard Wiseman’s work is interesting to me, because of it is unusual approach and investigation of fields which I am concerned with. I recognize him and I am waiting for his new works.

References: http://www.richardwiseman.com/