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The tyranny of choice

Exploring how consumerism in the modern developed world may drive anxiety

Professor Renata Salecl at the London School of Ecomonics talks about how consumerism is only increasing anxiety and inadequacy. British psychoanalyst and author Adam Philips proposes a new kind of intimacy and London based Iraqi writer and artist Haifa Zangana on her work which redraws maps and abolishes borders.

Presented by Bridget Kendall.

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23 minutes

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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