Do you think you understand people? Think again.

Most of us have a completely inaccurate picture of how we, and other human beings, think and behave. This leads us to set unrealistic expectations for ourselves, build societies that actually harm us, and struggle to solve the major problems facing our species.

Richard Docwra wants to challenge our most cherished beliefs about ourselves and argues that we need to humanise the societies and institutions we have built around us if we are to flourish and survive as a species.

Join Richard as he attempts to reveal the truth about how human beings think and behave and shows how this knowledge could help us address some of our biggest challenges, from violence to climate change, and build a better future.

RICHARD DOCWRA

Richard is a writer, coach and consultant with an academic background in psychology and philosophy and over 25 years’ experience of providing strategic and creative consultancy to a wide range of progressive causes, such as Oxfam and the Green Party. He also built and leads the social change agency ChangeStar and the not-for-profit Life Squared.

He has written many books on the topics of psychology, philosophy, and the art of living, including ‘Life - And How To Think About It‘, ‘The Life Trap’ and ‘Modern life' – As Good As It Gets?’. Richard is also the host of the podcasts ‘Humans & Hope' and ‘The Big Questions' with Andrew Copson, Chief Executive of Humanists UK.

Richard will also be signing copies of his latest book, ‘Humanise’, which will be available to purchase on the night. This event will take place upstairs in the Nightingale Room at The Grand Central Pub, Brighton. Unfortunately, there is no wheelchair access to the venue.

• DOORS OPEN: 7:00pm (£6.50 on the door)

• TALK STARTS: 7:30pm

• AUDIENCE Q&A: 8:30pm

• BOOK SIGNING: 9:00pm (Books available to purchase on the night)