The Reith Lectures Episodes Available now
The Power of Do-it-Yourself Economics—David Henderson - Innocence and Design
1/6 David Henderson examines the power of do-it-yourself economics.
The Freedom of the Will—John Searle - Minds, Brains and Science
6/6 Professor John Searle examines the evidence for and against the existence of free will.
A Changing Reality—John Searle - Minds, Brains and Science
5/6 Professor John Searle explores the limitations of human behavioural science.
Walk to Patagonia—John Searle - Minds, Brains and Science
4/6 Professor John Searle analyses how our mental activities can produce our behaviour.
Grandmother Knew Best—John Searle - Minds, Brains and Science
3/6 Professor John Searle examines the discipline of cognitive science.
Beer Cans & Meat Machines—John Searle - Minds, Brains and Science
2/6 Professor John Searle considers whether a digital computer can be taught to think.
A Froth on Reality—John Searle - Minds, Brains and Science
1/6 Professor John Searle examines the connections between the mind and the brain.
Participation - the Sole Bond—Douglas Wass - Government and the Governed
6/6 Sir Douglas Wass makes the case for a more autonomous Royal Commission.
Opening Up Government.—Douglas Wass - Government and the Governed
5/6 Sir Douglas Wass examines the effect on government of more public access to information.
Critical Opposition - Part of the Policy—Douglas Wass - Government and the Governed
4/6 Sir Douglas Wass examines the executive power of Parliament.