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Steve Jones: The Legacy of Eugenics—Series 2
Biologist Steve Jones reflects on the legacy of the father of eugenics, Francis Galton.
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Felipe Fernandez-Armesto: The Myth of the Protestant Work Ethic—Series 2
Professor Felipe Fernandez-Armesto explodes the myth of the Protestant work ethic.
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Anne Applebaum: Repressive Regimes—Series 2
Anne Applebaum asks how governments can best compensate victims of repressive regimes.
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Philip Cowley: Politicians and Pogo Sticks—Series 2
Philip Cowley says today's politicians compare favourably to those of the past.
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Jake Wallis Simons: Buddha vs Buddha—Series 2
Writer Jake Wallis Simons explains why he decided to abandon Buddhism.
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Johann Hari: Dying for a New Phone—Series 2
Johann Hari argues that our demand for gadgets has helped to drive the war in the Congo.
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Jonathan Sumption: Don't Apologise—Series 2
Jonathan Sumption argues against apologising today for historical events.
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Christina Patterson: Care to be a Nurse?—Series 2
Christina Patterson says we should stop making excuses for bad nursing.