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Globalisation: is it changing the way we think?

What impact is globalisation having on our sense of personal and national identity?

First broadcast: 16 Jun 2013

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Fragility in Nature

Materials, relationships, ecosystems - what makes them resistant - or prone to failure?

First broadcast: 09 Jun 2013

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Curiosity

Curiosity has always been with us but how important is it to science and to society?

First broadcast: 02 Jun 2013

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Why Do We Tell Stories?

Why do stories have similar narratives over and over again?

First broadcast: 26 May 2013

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Does Finance Have to be Invisible?

What would it take to fix the underlying flaws in our banking system?

First broadcast: 19 May 2013

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The Art of Political Decision Making

Political decisions are hard to make. What strategies can be used to take decisive action?

First broadcast: 12 May 2013

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Silence

From communication and contemplation to obedience and shame, we explore silence

First broadcast: 05 May 2013

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Us and Them

Why divide ourselves into two camps - is what separates us stronger than what unites us?

First broadcast: 28 Apr 2013

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The Mysterious Kingdom of Fungi

The surprising tough and ecological building substance that could reshape our world

First broadcast: 21 Apr 2013

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Progress: Are we Making Any?

Advances suggest that things can only get better for the majority of people. Is it true?

First broadcast: 14 Apr 2013

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