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Will Self: A Life of Habit

A weekly reflection on a topical issue. Will Self sees a love of habit as a shield against the unexpected in life.

Will Self sees our love of habit as a shield against the unexpected in life.

"For us, custom, and its bespoke application, habit, are integral to our lives; because - or so we sort of reason - if we fill up our days with oft repeated actions, we can shut our ears to the siren song of contingency."

Producer: Sheila Cook.

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10 minutes

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Sun 27 Sep 2015 23:50

A Point of View: The joy of doing the same thing over and over again

Some dread being stuck in a rut - but there's comfort in habits and repetition, says Will Self.

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Role Contributor
Presenter Will Self
Producer Sheila Cook

Broadcasts

  • Fri 25 Sep 2015 20:50
  • Sun 27 Sep 2015 08:48
  • Sun 27 Sep 2015 23:50

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