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An age of nervousness

Historian Joachim Radkau on a medical condition from the 19th century which shaped a whole generation of Germans, Robert L. Park asks us to shrug off superstition and face the facts of science, and Iranian-born feminist Haleh Afshar calls for a radical rethinking of retirement.

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Do you think political or business leaders need to be charismatic? Or do you prefer highly competent but somewhat stern people?

Do you think political or business leaders need to be charismatic? Or do you prefer highly competent but somewhat stern people?

We鈥檇 love to hear your views on charm and charisma for a future Forum.

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