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The Rivals

What is rivalry? In this episode of the Why Factor we鈥檒l hear about some of history鈥檚 greatest rivals and explore the creative and destructive sides of rivalry.

History and mythology are filled with great rivalries, the foundation of Rome by the twins Romulus and Remus, brothers first, then enemies.

Rivals have spurred each other to create new technologies鈥� think of Steve Jobs and Bill Gates. They鈥檝e given us great sport as well: Hamilton and Rosberg on the race-track today, Evert and Navratilova on the tennis court in the 1970s and 1980s, the Yankees and the Red Sox for more than a century. The rivals have given us whole new industries and music that defines a generation.

What is rivalry? In this episode of the Why Factor we鈥檒l hear about some of history鈥檚 greatest rivals from business, technology and sport, and explore the creative and destructive side of one-upmanship.

Produced by Gemma Newby

(Image of a Friendship and Rivalry Justice Scale on a white background. Photo credit: Shutterstock)

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