Four Thought - Series 2 - 3. Dying for a new phone
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Johann Hari argues that our demand for gadgets has helped to drive the war in the Congo, and asks why our governments have not taken more forceful action to stop it.
Johann Hari argues that our demand for gadgets has helped to drive the war in the Congo. He says it is a resource war, being fought for minerals like coltan, which finds its way into everything from mobile phones to games consoles. He asks why our governments have not taken forceful action to stop the trade.
Four Thought combines big ideas and evocative storytelling in a series of personal viewpoints - speakers take to the stage ready to air their latest thinking on the trends, ideas, interests and passions that affect our culture and society.
Recorded live at the RSA in London, these talks are unscripted, thought-provoking and entertaining, with a personal dimension.
Producer: Giles Edwards.
- Broadcast on BBC Radio 4, 5:45AM Sun, 15 May 2011
- Available until 12:00AM Thu, 1 Jan 2099
- First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 8:45PM Wed, 11 May 2011
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- Duration 15 minutes
