Can You Spot a Liar? The Psychology of Deception and ‘The Traitors’

Join social psychologists Dr Doron Cohen and Dr Stacey McKnight for an interactive deep dive into the psychology behind ‘The Traitors’.

Why are humans so bad at spotting lies? Why do some people seem more trustworthy than others? And why do groups so often banish the wrong person?

Through live audience activities, games, and examples from ‘The Traitors’, this fun and family-friendly session will explore trust, persuasion, conformity, group behaviour, and the science of deception. We will uncover why people believe some lies, miss others entirely, and what part group dynamics have on influencing the decisions we make.

You might be a fan of the show or curious about human behaviour, join us to discover what happens when trust and suspicion collide.

This is part of our Bee Curious talks programme. While a limited number of tickets may be available for drop-in visitors on the day, we recommend booking in advance to avoid disappointment.