| Date | 30 July 2024 (Tuesday) |
| Time | 15:00 – 16:30 |
| Name of the activity | Asian studies About the 8% in Hong Kong Philosophy, Politics and Economics Trolley Problem 2.0 Psychology Mind-Reading Using an Eye-Tracker — Live Demonstration and Try-out |
| Introduction of activity | Asian studies The 8% refers to the non-Chinese population, also known as Ethnic minorities, in Hong Kong which is a predominate Chinese society. Ems are stereotypically narrated in certain ways. The quiz is used to introduce the understated culture, history and contribution of Ems in an engaging and exciting quiz. Philosophy, Politics and Economics Students will engage in thought experiments with different versions of the trolley problem to reflect on the nature of moral thinking and understand the significance of thought experiments for learning in politics, economics, and philosophy. Psychology In this activity the instructor will introduce some applications of eye-tracking technology and demonstrate the use of the Gazepoint GP3 eye-tracker in a portable setting. The participants will be allowed to try out the instrument. The aim of this activity is to arouse the participants’ interest in psychology and allow the participants to gain hands-on experience in using an eye-tracker. |
| Format of Activity | Asian studies A Quiz contest Philosophy, Politics and Economics Game Psychology Live demonstration and try-out |
| Medium of Instruction | Cantonese |
| Introduction to Instructor(s) | Asian studies Ms. Maggie WONG Senior Lecturer Department of Social Science Ms. Wong is currently teaching Sociology related courses in Asian Studies programme. Philosophy, Politics and Economics Dr Muk-Yan WONG Associate Professor Department of Social Science Dr Wong received his PhD (Philosophy) from the University of Cincinnati in USA. He is the program director of Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Philosophy, Politics and Economics Programme. His major research areas include Philosophy of Emotion, Philosophy of Mind, Philosophy of Science, and Philosophy of Evolutionary Biology. Psychology Dr Leo LIE Assistant Professor Department of Social Science Dr Lie is a Chartered Psychologist specializing in Experimental Psychology and Human-Computer Interaction. He holds a Bachelor of Cognitive Science (First Class Honours) and a PhD in Psychology from The University of Hong Kong and a Master of Human-Computer Interaction from Carnegie Mellon University. |
| School / Department | Department of Social Science |
| Related Undergraduate Programme(s) | Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Asian Studies Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Philosophy, Politics and Economics Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology |
| Quota | 20 |
