The Great Decoupling, with Nigel Inkster and Linda Yueh
In this week's episode Nigel Inkster argues that growing tension between the USA and China could result in the two superpowers decoupling their technology—with significant consequences for humanity’s ...
2 Feb 202149min
Jim Al-Khalili on The World According to Physics
Why does physics matter? What can the study of energy and force, of matter and its motion and behaviour through space and time teach us about the universe and the nature of reality itself? According t...
29 Jan 202159min
How to Save The Planet, with Mike Berners Lee and Jenny Kleeman
Climate change, feeding the world, biodiversity, plastics – the list of environmental concerns seems endless. But which of these is the most pressing and, given the global nature of the challenges we ...
26 Jan 202157min
The Power of Ethics, with Susan Liautaud and Josh Lowe
In this week's episode ethics expert Susan Liautaud speaks to journalist and writer about how we can make sense of ethical dilemmas and be more attuned to the ethical dimension of our actions. Drawing...
22 Jan 202145min
Can Joe Biden Heal America?
On January 20 Joe Biden will be sworn in as the 46th President of the United States. But as the storming of the Capitol on January 6 by supporters of Donald Trump showed, those 50 states are far from ...
19 Jan 202152min
Populista! The Rise of Latin America's Strongman, with Will Grant and Mark Mardell
For more than six decades, Fidel Castro's words have echoed through the politics of Latin America. His towering political influence still looms over the region today. The swing to the Left in Latin ...
15 Jan 202145min
Intelligence Squared Recommends – Power: The Maxwells
For today's episode we have something a little different for you. We wanted to introduce you to a new podcast we think you’ll love called Power: The Maxwells. Everyone’s heard of Ghislaine Maxwell (...
13 Jan 202110min
David Epstein On Why Generalists Are More Successful Than Specialists
Studying the world's most successful athletes, artists, musicians, inventors and scientists, David Epstein demonstrates why in most fields – especially those that are complex and unpredictable – gener...
12 Jan 202146min
