The Big Idea Episodes Available now
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Fighting pandemics
The 2020 pandemic has transformed our world, but it won’t be the last to do so
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The science of addiction
Why drug addicts want drugs – even when they don’t
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The new normal
How Donald Trump is reshaping our ideas of normal behaviour
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Do cities need rules?
How does the way a city is run change its inhabitants' lives?
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The science of sleep
What does sleep do for us, and what can go wrong if we don't get enough?
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The importance of fairness
Why it pays to be fair, and why people are less selfish than you think
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How do we spot rogue cops?
Within every police force there are bad cops, but could there be a trick to spotting them
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Understanding emotions: Should we follow our hearts?
How noticing things in our bodies can help us read our feelings
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Ubernomics
Does behaviour tracking help tech companies become better at saying sorry?
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Why living in the city could make you happier
What makes some cities more successful than others?