http://www.odeo.com/channels/2120642-Forum-A-World-of-Ideas no Bridget Kendall hosts three prominent international thinkers debating big ideas. Duration 48 minutes. Programme broadcast on Sunday on BBC World Service, updated weekly. For more information go to bbc.co.uk/worldservice/programmes/forum.shtml Bridget Kendall hosts three prominent international thinkers debating big ideas. Duration 48 minutes. Programme broadcast on Sunday on BBC World Service, updated weekly. For more information go to bbc.co.uk/worldservice/programmes/forum.shtml Bridget Kendall hosts three prominent international thinkers debating big ideas. Duration 48 minutes. Programme broadcast on Sunday on BBC World Service, updated weekly. For more information go to bbc.co.uk/worldservice/programmes/forum.shtml en-gb 40 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:00:00 -0800 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:00:00 -0800 (C) BBC 2008 Culture, Politics, Science, Discussion, author, World, BBC, artist, foreign, British, global, Society, writer, opinion, academic, identity, knowledge, World Service, candle, intellectual, culture, science, world, politics, society, discussion, Opinion, forem, kendell, bridgette, kendal, world service Society Culture Politics Science Discussion author World BBC artist foreign British global writer opinion academic identity knowledge candle intellectual forem kendell bridgette kendal http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25420344-Forum-1989-Berlin-Wall-Sassen-Sarotte-Urban-8th-Nov-2009 Chaos and contingency marked the fall of the Berlin Wall and its political aftermath. Bridget Kendall with leading former Czech dissident Jan Urban, political historian Mary Elise Sarotte and globalisation political economist Saskia Sassen. Chaos and contingency marked the fall of the Berlin Wall and its political aftermath. Bridget Kendall with leading former Czech dissident Jan Urban, political historian Mary Elise Sarotte and globalisation political economist Saskia Sassen. Chaos and contingency marked the fall of the Berlin Wall and its political aftermath. Bridget Kendall with leading former Czech dissident Jan Urban, political historian Mary Elise Sarotte and globalisation political economist Saskia Sassen. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-08,25420344 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:00:00 -0800 no Forum - A World of Ideas Culture Politics Science Discussion author World BBC artist foreign British global Society writer opinion academic identity knowledge World Service candle intellectual culture science world politics society discussion Opinion forem kendell bridgette kendal world service http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25392809-Forum-01-Nov-09-David-Kilcullen-Robert-Service-Catalin-Avramescu On The Forum this week with Bridget Kendall, we discuss three social ‘outlaws’ - the guerrilla, the revolutionary and the human cannibal - and challenge our beliefs about them. United States counter terrorism advisor David Kilcullen asserts that the ‘accidental guerrilla’ is the key to understanding the anti-Western insurgencies in Iraq and Afghanistan; the focus of historian Robert Service’s interest is Russian revolutionary leader Leon Trotsky who, he claims in his latest biography, needs stripping of his heroic status. And Romanian political scientist Catalin Avramescu believes we should bring back the idea of the human cannibal, theoretically-speaking though, not in practice. On The Forum this week with Bridget Kendall, we discuss three social ‘outlaws’ - the guerrilla, the revolutionary and the human cannibal - and challenge our beliefs about them. United States counter terrorism advisor David Kilcullen asserts that the ‘accidental guerrilla’ is the key to understanding the anti-Western insurgencies in Iraq and Afghanistan; the focus of historian Robert Service’s interest is Russian revolutionary leader Leon Trotsky who, he claims in his latest biography, needs stripping of his heroic status. And Romanian political scientist Catalin Avramescu believes we should bring back the idea of the human cannibal, theoretically-speaking though, not in practice. On The Forum this week with Bridget Kendall, we discuss three social ‘outlaws’ - the guerrilla, the revolutionary and the human cannibal - and challenge our beliefs about them. United States counter terrorism advisor David Kilcullen asserts that the ‘accidental guerrilla’ is the key to understanding the anti-Western insurgencies in Iraq and Afghanistan; the focus of historian Robert Service’s interest is Russian revolutionary leader Leon Trotsky who, he claims in his latest biography, needs stripping of his heroic status. And Romanian political scientist Catalin Avramescu believes we should bring back the idea of the human cannibal, theoretically-speaking though, not in practice. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-01,25392809 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:05:00 -0800 no Forum - A World of Ideas Culture Politics Science Discussion author World BBC artist foreign British global Society writer opinion academic identity knowledge World Service candle intellectual culture science world politics society discussion Opinion forem kendell bridgette kendal world service http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25368524-Forum-PD-James-Corma-O-Grada-Karin-Sanders Murder mysteries as social comfort; the causes and consequences of famine; ancient natural human mummies disrupt our sense of time; discussion with Bridget Kendall Murder mysteries as social comfort; the causes and consequences of famine; ancient natural human mummies disrupt our sense of time; discussion with Bridget Kendall Murder mysteries as social comfort; the causes and consequences of famine; ancient natural human mummies disrupt our sense of time; discussion with Bridget Kendall tag:odeo.com,2009-10-25,25368524 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 02:00:00 -0700 no Forum - A World of Ideas Culture Politics Science Discussion author World BBC artist foreign British global Society writer opinion academic identity knowledge World Service candle intellectual culture science world politics society discussion Opinion forem kendell bridgette kendal world service http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25375471-Forum-PD-James-Corma-O-Grada-Karin-Sanders Murder mysteries as social comfort; the causes and consequences of famine; ancient natural human mummies disrupt our sense of time; discussion with Bridget Kendall Murder mysteries as social comfort; the causes and consequences of famine; ancient natural human mummies disrupt our sense of time; discussion with Bridget Kendall Murder mysteries as social comfort; the causes and consequences of famine; ancient natural human mummies disrupt our sense of time; discussion with Bridget Kendall tag:odeo.com,2009-10-25,25375471 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 02:00:00 -0700 no Forum - A World of Ideas Culture Politics Science Discussion author World BBC artist foreign British global Society writer opinion academic identity knowledge World Service candle intellectual culture science world politics society discussion Opinion forem kendell bridgette kendal world service http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25306245-Forum-17-Oct-09-New-Zealand-Edition-B-Beckett-P-Hunter-M-Waring This week The Forum goes Kiwi, in partnership with Radio New Zealand, for a programme recorded in front of an attentive audience at the Te Papa Museum, Wellington. Writer and teacher BERNARD BECKETT probes the interface between people and machines and asks what - if anything - makes humans unique; director of the Bioengineering Research Institute at the University of Auckland PETER HUNTER reveals how the Physiome Project is about to transform our understanding of the human body; and former New Zealand MP and Professor at the Institute of Public Policy MARILYN WARING challenges our notion of what we deem valuable. This week The Forum goes Kiwi, in partnership with Radio New Zealand, for a programme recorded in front of an attentive audience at the Te Papa Museum, Wellington. Writer and teacher BERNARD BECKETT probes the interface between people and machines and asks what - if anything - makes humans unique; director of the Bioengineering Research Institute at the University of Auckland PETER HUNTER reveals how the Physiome Project is about to transform our understanding of the human body; and former New Zealand MP and Professor at the Institute of Public Policy MARILYN WARING challenges our notion of what we deem valuable. This week The Forum goes Kiwi, in partnership with Radio New Zealand, for a programme recorded in front of an attentive audience at the Te Papa Museum, Wellington. Writer and teacher BERNARD BECKETT probes the interface between people and machines and asks what - if anything - makes humans unique; director of the Bioengineering Research Institute at the University of Auckland PETER HUNTER reveals how the Physiome Project is about to transform our understanding of the human body; and former New Zealand MP and Professor at the Institute of Public Policy MARILYN WARING challenges our notion of what we deem valuable. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-18,25306245 Sun, 18 Oct 2009 01:00:00 -0700 no Forum - A World of Ideas Culture Politics Science Discussion author World BBC artist foreign British global Society writer opinion academic identity knowledge World Service candle intellectual culture science world politics society discussion Opinion forem kendell bridgette kendal world service http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25267835-Forum-Larissa-Berendt-Ien-Ang-Robyn-Archer-Bridget-Kendall Forum discussion recorded live at Sydney Opera House on changing Australian stereotypes and identities. Is Australia part of Asia? Does Asia want it to be? Forum discussion recorded live at Sydney Opera House on changing Australian stereotypes and identities. Is Australia part of Asia? Does Asia want it to be? Forum discussion recorded live at Sydney Opera House on changing Australian stereotypes and identities. Is Australia part of Asia? Does Asia want it to be? tag:odeo.com,2009-10-11,25267835 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 01:06:00 -0700 no Forum - A World of Ideas Culture Politics Science Discussion author World BBC artist foreign British global Society writer opinion academic identity knowledge World Service candle intellectual culture science world politics society discussion Opinion forem kendell bridgette kendal world service http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25284344-Forum-Larissa-Berendt-Ien-Ang-Robyn-Archer-Bridget-Kendall Forum discussion recorded live at Sydney Opera House on changing Australian stereotypes and identities. Is Australia part of Asia? Does Asia want it to be? Forum discussion recorded live at Sydney Opera House on changing Australian stereotypes and identities. Is Australia part of Asia? Does Asia want it to be? Forum discussion recorded live at Sydney Opera House on changing Australian stereotypes and identities. Is Australia part of Asia? Does Asia want it to be? tag:odeo.com,2009-10-11,25284344 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 01:06:00 -0700 no Forum - A World of Ideas Culture Politics Science Discussion author World BBC artist foreign British global Society writer opinion academic identity knowledge World Service candle intellectual culture science world politics society discussion Opinion forem kendell bridgette kendal world service http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25230167-Forum-4-October-Hoffman-Conway-Morris-Dunlop Novelist Eva Hoffman's latest book tackles the nature of Time. Paleontologist Simon Conway Morris believes Darwin's theories are incomplete. For him evolution is neither random nor accidental. Instead he proposes the predictable convergence between species. Nick Dunlop, founder of The Climate Parliament, discusses how the planet can achieve instant huge cuts in CO2 emissions by the creation of regional 'supergrids' of renewable energy. Novelist Eva Hoffman's latest book tackles the nature of Time. Paleontologist Simon Conway Morris believes Darwin's theories are incomplete. For him evolution is neither random nor accidental. Instead he proposes the predictable convergence between species. Nick Dunlop, founder of The Climate Parliament, discusses how the planet can achieve instant huge cuts in CO2 emissions by the creation of regional 'supergrids' of renewable energy. Novelist Eva Hoffman's latest book tackles the nature of Time. Paleontologist Simon Conway Morris believes Darwin's theories are incomplete. For him evolution is neither random nor accidental. Instead he proposes the predictable convergence between species. Nick Dunlop, founder of The Climate Parliament, discusses how the planet can achieve instant huge cuts in CO2 emissions by the creation of regional 'supergrids' of renewable energy. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-04,25230167 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 01:05:00 -0700 no Forum - A World of Ideas Culture Politics Science Discussion author World BBC artist foreign British global Society writer opinion academic identity knowledge World Service candle intellectual culture science world politics society discussion Opinion forem kendell bridgette kendal world service http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25193781-Forum-27-Sep-09-Nusseibeh-Howard-Traina Palestinian philosopher and peace-broker Sari Nusseibeh tell us why faith and imagination could be the vital ingredients for solving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. British radio-ecologist Brenda Howard explains why there’s an urgent need for new standards to measure the ecological impact of radio active contaminants, not on humans, but on animals and plants. And Italian historian Giusto Traina explains why sometimes the most interesting historical events happen at the margins of empires rather than at the centres. Palestinian philosopher and peace-broker Sari Nusseibeh tell us why faith and imagination could be the vital ingredients for solving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. British radio-ecologist Brenda Howard explains why there’s an urgent need for new standards to measure the ecological impact of radio active contaminants, not on humans, but on animals and plants. And Italian historian Giusto Traina explains why sometimes the most interesting historical events happen at the margins of empires rather than at the centres. Palestinian philosopher and peace-broker Sari Nusseibeh tell us why faith and imagination could be the vital ingredients for solving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. British radio-ecologist Brenda Howard explains why there’s an urgent need for new standards to measure the ecological impact of radio active contaminants, not on humans, but on animals and plants. And Italian historian Giusto Traina explains why sometimes the most interesting historical events happen at the margins of empires rather than at the centres. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-27,25193781 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 01:00:00 -0700 no Forum - A World of Ideas Culture Politics Science Discussion author World BBC artist foreign British global Society writer opinion academic identity knowledge World Service candle intellectual culture science world politics society discussion Opinion forem kendell bridgette kendal world service http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25154288-Forum-20-Sept-Peter-W-Singer-George-Ayittey-Lisa-Jardine The robotic future of warfare, empowering business in Africa – and ethical questions that these debates raise. The robotic future of warfare, empowering business in Africa – and ethical questions that these debates raise. The robotic future of warfare, empowering business in Africa – and ethical questions that these debates raise. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-20,25154288 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 01:05:00 -0700 no Forum - A World of Ideas Culture Politics Science Discussion author World BBC artist foreign British global Society writer opinion academic identity knowledge World Service candle intellectual culture science world politics society discussion Opinion forem kendell bridgette kendal world service http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25117811-Forum-Margaret-Atwood-Baroness-Neville-Jones-Diego-Gambetta Novelist Margaret Atwood, UK opposition security minister Baroness Pauline Neville-Jones and sociology Professor Diego Gambetta. Novelist Margaret Atwood, UK opposition security minister Baroness Pauline Neville-Jones and sociology Professor Diego Gambetta. Novelist Margaret Atwood, UK opposition security minister Baroness Pauline Neville-Jones and sociology Professor Diego Gambetta. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-13,25117811 Sun, 13 Sep 2009 01:00:00 -0700 no Forum - A World of Ideas Culture Politics Science Discussion author World BBC artist foreign British global Society writer opinion academic identity knowledge World Service candle intellectual culture science world politics society discussion Opinion forem kendell bridgette kendal world service http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25080341-Forum-6-September-09-Martin-Jaques-Hanif-Kureishi-Arvind-Sharma Political thinker Martin Jacques looks ahead to a future where an increasingly powerful China will require the rest of the world to adapt to its way of doing things. Award-winning writer Hanif Kureishi invites us to descend into the unconscious underworld of dreams and fantasies…the key, he says, to self knowledge. And comparative religions professor Arvind Sharma offers a new sort of philosophical challenge – a Hindu worldview that sees time not as linear but a never ending cycle. Political thinker Martin Jacques looks ahead to a future where an increasingly powerful China will require the rest of the world to adapt to its way of doing things. Award-winning writer Hanif Kureishi invites us to descend into the unconscious underworld of dreams and fantasies…the key, he says, to self knowledge. And comparative religions professor Arvind Sharma offers a new sort of philosophical challenge – a Hindu worldview that sees time not as linear but a never ending cycle. Political thinker Martin Jacques looks ahead to a future where an increasingly powerful China will require the rest of the world to adapt to its way of doing things. Award-winning writer Hanif Kureishi invites us to descend into the unconscious underworld of dreams and fantasies…the key, he says, to self knowledge. And comparative religions professor Arvind Sharma offers a new sort of philosophical challenge – a Hindu worldview that sees time not as linear but a never ending cycle. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-06,25080341 Sun, 06 Sep 2009 01:00:00 -0700 no Forum - A World of Ideas Culture Politics Science Discussion author World BBC artist foreign British global Society writer opinion academic identity knowledge World Service candle intellectual culture science world politics society discussion Opinion forem kendell bridgette kendal world service http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25044553-Forum-30-August-09-Elias-Khoury-Marc-Bekoff-Stefana-Broadbent Lebanese novelist Elias Khoury on the torture of writing, American cognitive ethologist Marc Bekoff on the moral intelligence of animals, Digital ethnographer Stefana Broadbent on how technology is democratisatising intimacy Lebanese novelist Elias Khoury on the torture of writing, American cognitive ethologist Marc Bekoff on the moral intelligence of animals, Digital ethnographer Stefana Broadbent on how technology is democratisatising intimacy Lebanese novelist Elias Khoury on the torture of writing, American cognitive ethologist Marc Bekoff on the moral intelligence of animals, Digital ethnographer Stefana Broadbent on how technology is democratisatising intimacy tag:odeo.com,2009-08-30,25044553 Sun, 30 Aug 2009 01:00:00 -0700 no Forum - A World of Ideas Culture Politics Science Discussion author World BBC artist foreign British global Society writer opinion academic identity knowledge World Service candle intellectual culture science world politics society discussion Opinion forem kendell bridgette kendal world service http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25007368-Forum-Chalfie-Frolova-Walker-Ozumba-Kendall Ideas discussion about:chemistry - using fluorescent jelly fish protein to spy on what biological cells do; russian music and nationalism;how the laws and taxes of prison cell mirror world outside Ideas discussion about:chemistry - using fluorescent jelly fish protein to spy on what biological cells do; russian music and nationalism;how the laws and taxes of prison cell mirror world outside Ideas discussion about:chemistry - using fluorescent jelly fish protein to spy on what biological cells do; russian music and nationalism;how the laws and taxes of prison cell mirror world outside tag:odeo.com,2009-08-23,25007368 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 01:00:00 -0700 no Forum - A World of Ideas Culture Politics Science Discussion author World BBC artist foreign British global Society writer opinion academic identity knowledge World Service candle intellectual culture science world politics society discussion Opinion forem kendell bridgette kendal world service http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24969621-Forum-16-Aug-2009-Richard-Sennett-Bert-Hoelldobler-Rose-Issa Pulitzer prize-winning German biologist Bert Hoelldobler on the sophisticated workings of ants; Anglo-American sociologist Richard Sennett on how the economic crisis could drive changes in work practices; Iranian-Lebanese curator Rose Issa on the loopholes exploited by Iranian artists in order to tell their stories. Pulitzer prize-winning German biologist Bert Hoelldobler on the sophisticated workings of ants; Anglo-American sociologist Richard Sennett on how the economic crisis could drive changes in work practices; Iranian-Lebanese curator Rose Issa on the loopholes exploited by Iranian artists in order to tell their stories. Pulitzer prize-winning German biologist Bert Hoelldobler on the sophisticated workings of ants; Anglo-American sociologist Richard Sennett on how the economic crisis could drive changes in work practices; Iranian-Lebanese curator Rose Issa on the loopholes exploited by Iranian artists in order to tell their stories. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-16,24969621 Sun, 16 Aug 2009 01:00:00 -0700 no Forum - A World of Ideas Culture Politics Science Discussion author World BBC artist foreign British global Society writer opinion academic identity knowledge World Service candle intellectual culture science world politics society discussion Opinion forem kendell bridgette kendal world service http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24931686-Forum-09-August-2009-Harry-Kroto-Kutlug-Ataman-Nancy-Ries Nobel laureate chemist on nanotechnology and architecture of microcosmos; turkish artist on how history comes into being; american anthropologist on multiple meanings of potato in Russia; ideas discussion with Rana Mitter Nobel laureate chemist on nanotechnology and architecture of microcosmos; turkish artist on how history comes into being; american anthropologist on multiple meanings of potato in Russia; ideas discussion with Rana Mitter Nobel laureate chemist on nanotechnology and architecture of microcosmos; turkish artist on how history comes into being; american anthropologist on multiple meanings of potato in Russia; ideas discussion with Rana Mitter tag:odeo.com,2009-08-09,24931686 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 01:00:00 -0700 no Forum - A World of Ideas Culture Politics Science Discussion author World BBC artist foreign British global Society writer opinion academic identity knowledge World Service candle intellectual culture science world politics society discussion Opinion forem kendell bridgette kendal world service http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24908302-Forum-Henning-Mankell-Amartya-Sen-Camila-Batmanghelidjh India nobel laureate economist on removing injustice; crime novelist on survival through imagination; child campaigner on soothing troubled children; ideas discussion with Bridget Kendall India nobel laureate economist on removing injustice; crime novelist on survival through imagination; child campaigner on soothing troubled children; ideas discussion with Bridget Kendall India nobel laureate economist on removing injustice; crime novelist on survival through imagination; child campaigner on soothing troubled children; ideas discussion with Bridget Kendall tag:odeo.com,2009-08-02,24908302 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 01:00:00 -0700 no Forum - A World of Ideas Culture Politics Science Discussion author World BBC artist foreign British global Society writer opinion academic identity knowledge World Service candle intellectual culture science world politics society discussion Opinion forem kendell bridgette kendal world service http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24898248-Forum-Henning-Mankell-Amartya-Sen-Camila-Batmanghelidjh India nobel laureate economist on removing injustice; crime novelist on survival through imagination; child campaigner on soothing troubled children; ideas discussion with Bridget Kendall India nobel laureate economist on removing injustice; crime novelist on survival through imagination; child campaigner on soothing troubled children; ideas discussion with Bridget Kendall India nobel laureate economist on removing injustice; crime novelist on survival through imagination; child campaigner on soothing troubled children; ideas discussion with Bridget Kendall tag:odeo.com,2009-08-02,24898248 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 01:00:00 -0700 no Forum - A World of Ideas Culture Politics Science Discussion author World BBC artist foreign British global Society writer opinion academic identity knowledge World Service candle intellectual culture science world politics society discussion Opinion forem kendell bridgette kendal world service http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24864178-Forum-A-Ghez-I-Goldin-E-Morozov-B-Kendall A black hole in the centre of the galaxy, systemic challenge in a globalised world, the internet's shady underbelly - an astronomer, economist and new media authority discuss the nature of future risk A black hole in the centre of the galaxy, systemic challenge in a globalised world, the internet's shady underbelly - an astronomer, economist and new media authority discuss the nature of future risk A black hole in the centre of the galaxy, systemic challenge in a globalised world, the internet's shady underbelly - an astronomer, economist and new media authority discuss the nature of future risk tag:odeo.com,2009-07-26,24864178 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 01:00:00 -0700 no Forum - A World of Ideas Culture Politics Science Discussion author World BBC artist foreign British global Society writer opinion academic identity knowledge World Service candle intellectual culture science world politics society discussion Opinion forem kendell bridgette kendal world service http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24828210-Forum-19-July-09-Ben-Okri-Lord-Anthony-Giddens-Sarah-Hrdy This week The Forum with Bridget Kendall: Collaboration both by our earliest ancestors and to tackle climate change today. Former advisor to Presidents and Prime Ministers, sociologist Lord Anthony Giddens: it’s time for a rethink when it comes to climate change. Ben Okri, the award winning Nigerian novelist and poet: tensions between belonging and breaking free. American anthropologist Sarah Hrdy: how alloparenting allowed us to evolve into humans. This week The Forum with Bridget Kendall: Collaboration both by our earliest ancestors and to tackle climate change today. Former advisor to Presidents and Prime Ministers, sociologist Lord Anthony Giddens: it’s time for a rethink when it comes to climate change. Ben Okri, the award winning Nigerian novelist and poet: tensions between belonging and breaking free. American anthropologist Sarah Hrdy: how alloparenting allowed us to evolve into humans. This week The Forum with Bridget Kendall: Collaboration both by our earliest ancestors and to tackle climate change today. Former advisor to Presidents and Prime Ministers, sociologist Lord Anthony Giddens: it’s time for a rethink when it comes to climate change. Ben Okri, the award winning Nigerian novelist and poet: tensions between belonging and breaking free. American anthropologist Sarah Hrdy: how alloparenting allowed us to evolve into humans. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-19,24828210 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 01:00:00 -0700 no Forum - A World of Ideas Culture Politics Science Discussion author World BBC artist foreign British global Society writer opinion academic identity knowledge World Service candle intellectual culture science world politics society discussion Opinion forem kendell bridgette kendal world service http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24785541-Forum-12-Jul-09-Karen-Armstrong-S-Hopper-B-Chikwava Ideas discussion on what religion means, biological conservation and the performance psychology of creative writing;chaired by philosopher Angie Hobbs Ideas discussion on what religion means, biological conservation and the performance psychology of creative writing;chaired by philosopher Angie Hobbs Ideas discussion on what religion means, biological conservation and the performance psychology of creative writing;chaired by philosopher Angie Hobbs tag:odeo.com,2009-07-12,24785541 Sun, 12 Jul 2009 01:00:00 -0700 no Forum - A World of Ideas Culture Politics Science Discussion author World BBC artist foreign British global Society writer opinion academic identity knowledge World Service candle intellectual culture science world politics society discussion Opinion forem kendell bridgette kendal world service http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24748264-Forum-04-Jul-09-Frank-Wilczek-Arundhati-Roy-Susan-Neiman Nobel laureate, physicist FRANK WILCZEK tells us why what we think of as empty space is not so empty, why it is actually seething with spontaneous activity. Indian writer and activist ARUNDHATI ROY argues that ballot-box democracy in her country brings very little to the vast masses of the poor. Philosopher SUSAN NEIMAN calls for a new Enlightenment based on four virtues: happiness, reason, reverence and hope. Nobel laureate, physicist FRANK WILCZEK tells us why what we think of as empty space is not so empty, why it is actually seething with spontaneous activity. Indian writer and activist ARUNDHATI ROY argues that ballot-box democracy in her country brings very little to the vast masses of the poor. Philosopher SUSAN NEIMAN calls for a new Enlightenment based on four virtues: happiness, reason, reverence and hope. Nobel laureate, physicist FRANK WILCZEK tells us why what we think of as empty space is not so empty, why it is actually seething with spontaneous activity. Indian writer and activist ARUNDHATI ROY argues that ballot-box democracy in her country brings very little to the vast masses of the poor. Philosopher SUSAN NEIMAN calls for a new Enlightenment based on four virtues: happiness, reason, reverence and hope. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-05,24748264 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 01:00:00 -0700 no Forum - A World of Ideas Culture Politics Science Discussion author World BBC artist foreign British global Society writer opinion academic identity knowledge World Service candle intellectual culture science world politics society discussion Opinion forem kendell bridgette kendal world service http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24739149-Forum-27-June-09-Wangari-Maathai-Dubravka-Ugresic-Jane-Peterson Disgard the practises inherited from colonialism and learn from indigenous traditions - a message to Africa's leaders from environmentalist Wangari Maathai; the power of old women via Slavic witch Baba Yaga with novelist Dubravka Ugresic; appreciating the bacteria in our bodies with geneticist Jane Peterson; ideas discussion chaired by Bridget Kendall Disgard the practises inherited from colonialism and learn from indigenous traditions - a message to Africa's leaders from environmentalist Wangari Maathai; the power of old women via Slavic witch Baba Yaga with novelist Dubravka Ugresic; appreciating the bacteria in our bodies with geneticist Jane Peterson; ideas discussion chaired by Bridget Kendall Disgard the practises inherited from colonialism and learn from indigenous traditions - a message to Africa's leaders from environmentalist Wangari Maathai; the power of old women via Slavic witch Baba Yaga with novelist Dubravka Ugresic; appreciating the bacteria in our bodies with geneticist Jane Peterson; ideas discussion chaired by Bridget Kendall tag:odeo.com,2009-06-28,24739149 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 01:06:00 -0700 no Forum - A World of Ideas Culture Politics Science Discussion author World BBC artist foreign British global Society writer opinion academic identity knowledge World Service candle intellectual culture science world politics society discussion Opinion forem kendell bridgette kendal world service http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24701812-Forum-14-Jun-09-Albie-Sachs-Elaine-Showalter-Archie-Brown Transformation: British historian of communism Archie Brown on how change brought in by Mikhail Gorbachev sparked the end of the Soviet Empire. South African judge and anti-apartheid activist, Albie Sachs on how idealism, passion and reason have played a crucial role in transforming his country. American literary critic Elaine Showalter unearths the pioneering American female authors of the mid 19th century, outsiders who brought fresh and dangerous ideas. Bridget Kendall presents. Transformation: British historian of communism Archie Brown on how change brought in by Mikhail Gorbachev sparked the end of the Soviet Empire. South African judge and anti-apartheid activist, Albie Sachs on how idealism, passion and reason have played a crucial role in transforming his country. American literary critic Elaine Showalter unearths the pioneering American female authors of the mid 19th century, outsiders who brought fresh and dangerous ideas. Bridget Kendall presents. Transformation: British historian of communism Archie Brown on how change brought in by Mikhail Gorbachev sparked the end of the Soviet Empire. South African judge and anti-apartheid activist, Albie Sachs on how idealism, passion and reason have played a crucial role in transforming his country. American literary critic Elaine Showalter unearths the pioneering American female authors of the mid 19th century, outsiders who brought fresh and dangerous ideas. Bridget Kendall presents. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-14,24701812 Sun, 14 Jun 2009 01:00:00 -0700 no Forum - A World of Ideas Culture Politics Science Discussion author World BBC artist foreign British global Society writer opinion academic identity knowledge World Service candle intellectual culture science world politics society discussion Opinion forem kendell bridgette kendal world service http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24662619-Forum-06-Jun-09-Sunita-Narain-Paolo-Giordano-Arthur-I-Miller Environmentalist Sunita Narain explains how India's water harvesting traditions could ameliorate its water shortage; British-American physicist and historian of science Arthur I Miller on the reshaping of intellectual boundaries; novelist and physicist Paolo Giordano on prime numbers and human nature. Briget Kendall presents. Environmentalist Sunita Narain explains how India's water harvesting traditions could ameliorate its water shortage; British-American physicist and historian of science Arthur I Miller on the reshaping of intellectual boundaries; novelist and physicist Paolo Giordano on prime numbers and human nature. Briget Kendall presents. Environmentalist Sunita Narain explains how India's water harvesting traditions could ameliorate its water shortage; British-American physicist and historian of science Arthur I Miller on the reshaping of intellectual boundaries; novelist and physicist Paolo Giordano on prime numbers and human nature. Briget Kendall presents. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-07,24662619 Sun, 07 Jun 2009 01:00:00 -0700 no Forum - A World of Ideas Culture Politics Science Discussion author World BBC artist foreign British global Society writer opinion academic identity knowledge World Service candle intellectual culture science world politics society discussion Opinion forem kendell bridgette kendal world service http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24632529-Forum-30May09-WJ-Wilson-R-Scruton-C-von-Wedemeyer Harvard sociologist William Julius Wilson shows how the interplay between social structures and cultural traits perpetuates urban poverty in inner city ghettoes. Philosopher Roger Scruton asks: how do you define beauty? What are the standards by which to measure it and are they objective? German film-maker Clemens von Wedemeyer examines how the distorting lens of a camera can subtly influence the way we see the world through our own eyes. Harvard sociologist William Julius Wilson shows how the interplay between social structures and cultural traits perpetuates urban poverty in inner city ghettoes. Philosopher Roger Scruton asks: how do you define beauty? What are the standards by which to measure it and are they objective? German film-maker Clemens von Wedemeyer examines how the distorting lens of a camera can subtly influence the way we see the world through our own eyes. Harvard sociologist William Julius Wilson shows how the interplay between social structures and cultural traits perpetuates urban poverty in inner city ghettoes. Philosopher Roger Scruton asks: how do you define beauty? What are the standards by which to measure it and are they objective? German film-maker Clemens von Wedemeyer examines how the distorting lens of a camera can subtly influence the way we see the world through our own eyes. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-31,24632529 Sun, 31 May 2009 01:00:00 -0700 no Forum - A World of Ideas Culture Politics Science Discussion author World BBC artist foreign British global Society writer opinion academic identity knowledge World Service candle intellectual culture science world politics society discussion Opinion forem kendell bridgette kendal world service http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24601936-Forum-23-May-09-A-L-Kennedy-Deepak-Lal-Ravil-Bukharaev Bridget Kendall chairs discussion on unintended consequences of Roman Catholic origins of capitalism, misusing our power of speech, and the survival of the Tatar nation within Russia. Bridget Kendall chairs discussion on unintended consequences of Roman Catholic origins of capitalism, misusing our power of speech, and the survival of the Tatar nation within Russia. Bridget Kendall chairs discussion on unintended consequences of Roman Catholic origins of capitalism, misusing our power of speech, and the survival of the Tatar nation within Russia. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-24,24601936 Sun, 24 May 2009 01:00:00 -0700 no Forum - A World of Ideas Culture Politics Science Discussion author World BBC artist foreign British global Society writer opinion academic identity knowledge World Service candle intellectual culture science world politics society discussion Opinion forem kendell bridgette kendal world service http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24572507-Forum-16-May-09-Quadir-Kaufmann-O-Donnell Bangladeshi businessman and director of the Legatum Center at MIT, IQBAL QUADIR, says that introducing entrepreneurship into countries such as Bangladesh not only helps the poor economically but it also strengthens democracy. Epidemics expert and founder of the Max Planck Institute for Infection Biology in Berlin, Dr. STEFAN KAUFMANN, tells us about the real and perceived risks from epidemics and why we should not forget tuberculosis. Classicist and Provost of Georgetown University, Prof. JAMES O’DONNELL, maintains that so-called ‘barbarian’ successors to the Roman Empire actually left us with a very civilized legacy, introducing important innovations, such as the codification of Roman law, which have left their imprint to this day. Bangladeshi businessman and director of the Legatum Center at MIT, IQBAL QUADIR, says that introducing entrepreneurship into countries such as Bangladesh not only helps the poor economically but it also strengthens democracy. Epidemics expert and founder of the Max Planck Institute for Infection Biology in Berlin, Dr. STEFAN KAUFMANN, tells us about the real and perceived risks from epidemics and why we should not forget tuberculosis. Classicist and Provost of Georgetown University, Prof. JAMES O’DONNELL, maintains that so-called ‘barbarian’ successors to the Roman Empire actually left us with a very civilized legacy, introducing important innovations, such as the codification of Roman law, which have left their imprint to this day. Bangladeshi businessman and director of the Legatum Center at MIT, IQBAL QUADIR, says that introducing entrepreneurship into countries such as Bangladesh not only helps the poor economically but it also strengthens democracy. Epidemics expert and founder of the Max Planck Institute for Infection Biology in Berlin, Dr. STEFAN KAUFMANN, tells us about the real and perceived risks from epidemics and why we should not forget tuberculosis. Classicist and Provost of Georgetown University, Prof. JAMES O’DONNELL, maintains that so-called ‘barbarian’ successors to the Roman Empire actually left us with a very civilized legacy, introducing important innovations, such as the codification of Roman law, which have left their imprint to this day. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-17,24572507 Sun, 17 May 2009 01:00:00 -0700 no Forum - A World of Ideas Culture Politics Science Discussion author World BBC artist foreign British global Society writer opinion academic identity knowledge World Service candle intellectual culture science world politics society discussion Opinion forem kendell bridgette kendal world service http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24556438-Forum-10-May-2009-Semyon-Bychkov-A-S-Byatt-Domique-Moisi Bridget Kendall wanders through a wild wood of human emotions. Novelist AS Byatt on the lures, dangers and deceptions inherent in the world of children’s writing. Conductor Semyon Bychkov revels in the possibilities of musical and social harmony; Political scientist Dominique Moisi explains why mapping the world's shifting moods makes a useful geopolitical tool. Bridget Kendall wanders through a wild wood of human emotions. Novelist AS Byatt on the lures, dangers and deceptions inherent in the world of children’s writing. Conductor Semyon Bychkov revels in the possibilities of musical and social harmony; Political scientist Dominique Moisi explains why mapping the world's shifting moods makes a useful geopolitical tool. Bridget Kendall wanders through a wild wood of human emotions. Novelist AS Byatt on the lures, dangers and deceptions inherent in the world of children’s writing. Conductor Semyon Bychkov revels in the possibilities of musical and social harmony; Political scientist Dominique Moisi explains why mapping the world's shifting moods makes a useful geopolitical tool. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-10,24556438 Sun, 10 May 2009 01:00:00 -0700 no Forum - A World of Ideas Culture Politics Science Discussion author World BBC artist foreign British global Society writer opinion academic identity knowledge World Service candle intellectual culture science world politics society discussion Opinion forem kendell bridgette kendal world service http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24531325-Forum-02-May-09-Robert-May-Abraham-Verghese-Gillian-Tett Lord Robert May, former scientific adviser to the British government, shows us how far one simple mathematical equation can go in explaining chaos, accounting for wild swings in climate change, the outbreak of epidemics and even the dynamics within the banking world. Doctor and novelist Abraham Verghese joins us from California to convince us that the ritual of examining a patient to arrive at a diagnosis is transformative and that we risk losing more than just the human touch if we rely solely on the high tech world of modern medicine. And financial analyst Gillian Tett dons her social anthropologist's hat as she reminds us of another risky business, the lure of money, and why few people thought it necessary to regulate the more complex financial instruments. Lord Robert May, former scientific adviser to the British government, shows us how far one simple mathematical equation can go in explaining chaos, accounting for wild swings in climate change, the outbreak of epidemics and even the dynamics within the banking world. Doctor and novelist Abraham Verghese joins us from California to convince us that the ritual of examining a patient to arrive at a diagnosis is transformative and that we risk losing more than just the human touch if we rely solely on the high tech world of modern medicine. And financial analyst Gillian Tett dons her social anthropologist's hat as she reminds us of another risky business, the lure of money, and why few people thought it necessary to regulate the more complex financial instruments. Lord Robert May, former scientific adviser to the British government, shows us how far one simple mathematical equation can go in explaining chaos, accounting for wild swings in climate change, the outbreak of epidemics and even the dynamics within the banking world. Doctor and novelist Abraham Verghese joins us from California to convince us that the ritual of examining a patient to arrive at a diagnosis is transformative and that we risk losing more than just the human touch if we rely solely on the high tech world of modern medicine. And financial analyst Gillian Tett dons her social anthropologist's hat as she reminds us of another risky business, the lure of money, and why few people thought it necessary to regulate the more complex financial instruments. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-03,24531325 Sun, 03 May 2009 01:00:00 -0700 no Forum - A World of Ideas Culture Politics Science Discussion author World BBC artist foreign British global Society writer opinion academic identity knowledge World Service candle intellectual culture science world politics society discussion Opinion forem kendell bridgette kendal world service http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24504787-Forum-26-April-09-Roger-Penrose-Azar-Nafisi-Jack-Zipes Bridget Kendall chairs discussion; Iranian Azar Nafisi on the tremendous power of silence in family and state; the Universe and beyond as cosmologist Roger Penrose tells us what came before The Big Bang; leading authority on the fairy tale, Jack Zipes, on the genre's role in human evolution. Bridget Kendall chairs discussion; Iranian Azar Nafisi on the tremendous power of silence in family and state; the Universe and beyond as cosmologist Roger Penrose tells us what came before The Big Bang; leading authority on the fairy tale, Jack Zipes, on the genre's role in human evolution. Bridget Kendall chairs discussion; Iranian Azar Nafisi on the tremendous power of silence in family and state; the Universe and beyond as cosmologist Roger Penrose tells us what came before The Big Bang; leading authority on the fairy tale, Jack Zipes, on the genre's role in human evolution. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-26,24504787 Sun, 26 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0700 no Forum - A World of Ideas Culture Politics Science Discussion author World BBC artist foreign British global Society writer opinion academic identity knowledge World Service candle intellectual culture science world politics society discussion Opinion forem kendell bridgette kendal world service http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24469003-Forum-18-Apr-2009-N-Lebow-L-Appignanesi-P-Klimek American Professor of Government Ned Lebow warns us we are missing the point if we think economic greed and the desire for national security are the only driving forces behind foreign policy. Writer and historian Lisa Appignanesi surveys our changing attitudes to mental illness over the last 200 years, particularly among women. Austrian physicist Peter Klimek claims he has the statistical explanation for CN Parkinson's assertion that decision-making bodies comprising more than 20 members are rarely effective. American Professor of Government Ned Lebow warns us we are missing the point if we think economic greed and the desire for national security are the only driving forces behind foreign policy. Writer and historian Lisa Appignanesi surveys our changing attitudes to mental illness over the last 200 years, particularly among women. Austrian physicist Peter Klimek claims he has the statistical explanation for CN Parkinson's assertion that decision-making bodies comprising more than 20 members are rarely effective. American Professor of Government Ned Lebow warns us we are missing the point if we think economic greed and the desire for national security are the only driving forces behind foreign policy. Writer and historian Lisa Appignanesi surveys our changing attitudes to mental illness over the last 200 years, particularly among women. Austrian physicist Peter Klimek claims he has the statistical explanation for CN Parkinson's assertion that decision-making bodies comprising more than 20 members are rarely effective. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-19,24469003 Sun, 19 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0700 no Forum - A World of Ideas Culture Politics Science Discussion author World BBC artist foreign British global Society writer opinion academic identity knowledge World Service candle intellectual culture science world politics society discussion Opinion forem kendell bridgette kendal world service http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24440167-Forum-12-April-2009-Alain-de-Botton-Paul-Fournel-Brian-J-Ford-Bridget-Kendall Ideas on the meanings of work, creative tension and intelligent biological cells. Philosopher Alain de Botton explores links between jobs and self-esteem; Poet Paul Fournel explains why maths can create space for literary endeavour; the ameoba rules the world for biologist Brian J Ford. Ideas on the meanings of work, creative tension and intelligent biological cells. Philosopher Alain de Botton explores links between jobs and self-esteem; Poet Paul Fournel explains why maths can create space for literary endeavour; the ameoba rules the world for biologist Brian J Ford. Ideas on the meanings of work, creative tension and intelligent biological cells. Philosopher Alain de Botton explores links between jobs and self-esteem; Poet Paul Fournel explains why maths can create space for literary endeavour; the ameoba rules the world for biologist Brian J Ford. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-12,24440167 Sun, 12 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0700 no Forum - A World of Ideas Culture Politics Science Discussion author World BBC artist foreign British global Society writer opinion academic identity knowledge World Service candle intellectual culture science world politics society discussion Opinion forem kendell bridgette kendal world service http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24409845-Forum-04-Apr-09-Peter-Singer-Ali-Allawi-Kathleen-Taylor Australian Bioethics Professor Peter Singer argues that those who eat meat are, indirectly, making other people go hungry. He also says that all those who can afford it have a moral duty to give money to efficient charities. Former Iraqi Finance Minister Ali Allawi seeks to revitalise modern Islam and broaden its scope, so that it encompasses areas such as architecture, economics and medicine. Oxford neuroscientist Kathleen Taylor suggests that the first thing we can do to reduce cruelty is to accept that we are as capable of being cruel as we are of showing love and kindness. Australian Bioethics Professor Peter Singer argues that those who eat meat are, indirectly, making other people go hungry. He also says that all those who can afford it have a moral duty to give money to efficient charities. Former Iraqi Finance Minister Ali Allawi seeks to revitalise modern Islam and broaden its scope, so that it encompasses areas such as architecture, economics and medicine. Oxford neuroscientist Kathleen Taylor suggests that the first thing we can do to reduce cruelty is to accept that we are as capable of being cruel as we are of showing love and kindness. Australian Bioethics Professor Peter Singer argues that those who eat meat are, indirectly, making other people go hungry. He also says that all those who can afford it have a moral duty to give money to efficient charities. Former Iraqi Finance Minister Ali Allawi seeks to revitalise modern Islam and broaden its scope, so that it encompasses areas such as architecture, economics and medicine. Oxford neuroscientist Kathleen Taylor suggests that the first thing we can do to reduce cruelty is to accept that we are as capable of being cruel as we are of showing love and kindness. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-05,24409845 Sun, 05 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0700 no Forum - A World of Ideas Culture Politics Science Discussion author World BBC artist foreign British global Society writer opinion academic identity knowledge World Service candle intellectual culture science world politics society discussion Opinion forem kendell bridgette kendal world service http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24380150-Forum-28-Mar-09-Carl-Djerassi-Mary-Beard-Harold-Varmus Professor Carl Djerassi - who was instrumental in developing the first oral contraceptive pill - is convinced women of the future will choose to get pregnant using IVF. Nobel Prize winning scientist Harold Varmus urges scientists to publish their breakthroughs in open access journals on the internet making them free for all, in a bid to democratise science. British classicist Mary Beard reveals the secret ingredients that had the ancient Romans rolling in the aisles. Professor Carl Djerassi - who was instrumental in developing the first oral contraceptive pill - is convinced women of the future will choose to get pregnant using IVF. Nobel Prize winning scientist Harold Varmus urges scientists to publish their breakthroughs in open access journals on the internet making them free for all, in a bid to democratise science. British classicist Mary Beard reveals the secret ingredients that had the ancient Romans rolling in the aisles. Professor Carl Djerassi - who was instrumental in developing the first oral contraceptive pill - is convinced women of the future will choose to get pregnant using IVF. Nobel Prize winning scientist Harold Varmus urges scientists to publish their breakthroughs in open access journals on the internet making them free for all, in a bid to democratise science. British classicist Mary Beard reveals the secret ingredients that had the ancient Romans rolling in the aisles. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-29,24380150 Sun, 29 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0700 no Forum - A World of Ideas Culture Politics Science Discussion author World BBC artist foreign British global Society writer opinion academic identity knowledge World Service candle intellectual culture science world politics society discussion Opinion forem kendell bridgette kendal world service http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24340881-Forum-22-March-09-Paddy-Ashdown-Lewis-Wolpert-Tahmima-Anam Forum:power games: Bridget Kendall hosts discussion featuring: biologist Lewis Wolpert on the collectivism of cells; politician Paddy Ashdown on chatty leaders; writer Tahmima Anam on migrants dreams and where they lead. Forum:power games: Bridget Kendall hosts discussion featuring: biologist Lewis Wolpert on the collectivism of cells; politician Paddy Ashdown on chatty leaders; writer Tahmima Anam on migrants dreams and where they lead. Forum:power games: Bridget Kendall hosts discussion featuring: biologist Lewis Wolpert on the collectivism of cells; politician Paddy Ashdown on chatty leaders; writer Tahmima Anam on migrants dreams and where they lead. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-22,24340881 Sun, 22 Mar 2009 01:00:00 -0700 no Forum - A World of Ideas Culture Politics Science Discussion author World BBC artist foreign British global Society writer opinion academic identity knowledge World Service candle intellectual culture science world politics society discussion Opinion forem kendell bridgette kendal world service http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24307408-Forum-15-Mar-09-Sugata-Mitra-Jonas-Hassen-Khemiri-Gregory-Berns We examine the dangers and rewards of overriding caution and conformity. Indian Professor of Educational Technology Sugata Mitra reveals an extraordinary experiment which has turned children from India’s slums into computer whizz kids. Swedish-Tunisian writer Jonas Khemiri juggles his dual heritage to take issue with names and their ability to confer meaning, in a theatrical play on words. And United States neuro-economist Gregory Berns introduces us to the interplay between risk and reward in the brain’s neural pathways. We examine the dangers and rewards of overriding caution and conformity. Indian Professor of Educational Technology Sugata Mitra reveals an extraordinary experiment which has turned children from India’s slums into computer whizz kids. Swedish-Tunisian writer Jonas Khemiri juggles his dual heritage to take issue with names and their ability to confer meaning, in a theatrical play on words. And United States neuro-economist Gregory Berns introduces us to the interplay between risk and reward in the brain’s neural pathways. We examine the dangers and rewards of overriding caution and conformity. Indian Professor of Educational Technology Sugata Mitra reveals an extraordinary experiment which has turned children from India’s slums into computer whizz kids. Swedish-Tunisian writer Jonas Khemiri juggles his dual heritage to take issue with names and their ability to confer meaning, in a theatrical play on words. And United States neuro-economist Gregory Berns introduces us to the interplay between risk and reward in the brain’s neural pathways. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-15,24307408 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 01:00:00 -0700 no Forum - A World of Ideas Culture Politics Science Discussion author World BBC artist foreign British global Society writer opinion academic identity knowledge World Service candle intellectual culture science world politics society discussion Opinion forem kendell bridgette kendal world service http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24271902-Forum-08-03-2009-Jonathan-Miller-Daniel-Everett-Allan-Kellehear Dying has become anti-social and even shameful according to Australian sociologist Allan Kellehear; with acclaimed Btitish theatre director, Sir Jonathan Miller and linguist, Daniel Everett. Join Bridget Kendall for perceptions on living and dying. Dying has become anti-social and even shameful according to Australian sociologist Allan Kellehear; with acclaimed Btitish theatre director, Sir Jonathan Miller and linguist, Daniel Everett. Join Bridget Kendall for perceptions on living and dying. Dying has become anti-social and even shameful according to Australian sociologist Allan Kellehear; with acclaimed Btitish theatre director, Sir Jonathan Miller and linguist, Daniel Everett. Join Bridget Kendall for perceptions on living and dying. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-08,24271902 Sun, 08 Mar 2009 01:00:00 -0800 no Forum - A World of Ideas Culture Politics Science Discussion author World BBC artist foreign British global Society writer opinion academic identity knowledge World Service candle intellectual culture science world politics society discussion Opinion forem kendell bridgette kendal world service http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24237119-Forum-01-Mar-09-James-Lovelock-Richard-Bronk-Shobana-Jeyasingh Scientist James Lovelock, inventor of the Gaia theory shares his vision of the future, economist Richard Bronk takes lessons from the Romantic poets and choreographer Shobana Jeyasingh uses the human body to communicate. Scientist James Lovelock, inventor of the Gaia theory shares his vision of the future, economist Richard Bronk takes lessons from the Romantic poets and choreographer Shobana Jeyasingh uses the human body to communicate. Scientist James Lovelock, inventor of the Gaia theory shares his vision of the future, economist Richard Bronk takes lessons from the Romantic poets and choreographer Shobana Jeyasingh uses the human body to communicate. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-01,24237119 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 01:00:00 -0800 no Forum - A World of Ideas Culture Politics Science Discussion author World BBC artist foreign British global Society writer opinion academic identity knowledge World Service candle intellectual culture science world politics society discussion Opinion forem kendell bridgette kendal world service http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24155450-Forum-22-Feb-09-Ruth-Padel-Manil-Suri-Andrea-Sabbadini On The Forum with Bridget Kendall: Charles Darwin's emotional life drove his scientific thought - so says his s great great grandaughter, Ruth Padel; Indian mathematician and novelist, Manil Suri, explains why breaking down complex processes into their most basic building blocks is the key not just to mathematical analysis but to everything else as well. And Italian psychoanalyst, Andrea Sabbadini, – brings his considerable knowledge of European film to his analysis of contrasting temporalities and why we experience both in human existence. On The Forum with Bridget Kendall: Charles Darwin's emotional life drove his scientific thought - so says his s great great grandaughter, Ruth Padel; Indian mathematician and novelist, Manil Suri, explains why breaking down complex processes into their most basic building blocks is the key not just to mathematical analysis but to everything else as well. And Italian psychoanalyst, Andrea Sabbadini, – brings his considerable knowledge of European film to his analysis of contrasting temporalities and why we experience both in human existence. On The Forum with Bridget Kendall: Charles Darwin's emotional life drove his scientific thought - so says his s great great grandaughter, Ruth Padel; Indian mathematician and novelist, Manil Suri, explains why breaking down complex processes into their most basic building blocks is the key not just to mathematical analysis but to everything else as well. And Italian psychoanalyst, Andrea Sabbadini, – brings his considerable knowledge of European film to his analysis of contrasting temporalities and why we experience both in human existence. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-22,24155450 Sun, 22 Feb 2009 01:00:00 -0800 no Forum - A World of Ideas Culture Politics Science Discussion author World BBC artist foreign British global Society writer opinion academic identity knowledge World Service candle intellectual culture science world politics society discussion Opinion forem kendell bridgette kendal world service http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24101639-Forum-15-Feb-09-Neil-Tyson-AB-Yehoshua-Farzana-Shaikh Ties that bind: Through love, patriotism and the cosmos. What happens when these ties unravel? American Astronomer Neil Tyson defends his role in the demotion of Pluto. One of Israel’s most distinguished novelists AB Yehoshua explores the double tug of love. Pakistani historian Farzana Shaikh on uncertain identities. Ties that bind: Through love, patriotism and the cosmos. What happens when these ties unravel? American Astronomer Neil Tyson defends his role in the demotion of Pluto. One of Israel’s most distinguished novelists AB Yehoshua explores the double tug of love. Pakistani historian Farzana Shaikh on uncertain identities. Ties that bind: Through love, patriotism and the cosmos. What happens when these ties unravel? American Astronomer Neil Tyson defends his role in the demotion of Pluto. One of Israel’s most distinguished novelists AB Yehoshua explores the double tug of love. Pakistani historian Farzana Shaikh on uncertain identities. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-15,24101639 Sun, 15 Feb 2009 01:00:00 -0800 no Forum - A World of Ideas Culture Politics Science Discussion author World BBC artist foreign British global Society writer opinion academic identity knowledge World Service candle intellectual culture science world politics society discussion Opinion forem kendell bridgette kendal world service http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24066938-Forum-07-Feb-09-Orbach-MacMillan-Perrotta Psychoanalyst Susie Orbach explains the dangers of re-engineering our bodies and finding imaginary faults with them, Candian historian Margaret MacMillan worries about modern reverence for history and choosing the right analogies from the past, and novelist Tom Perrotta delves into suburban American battles over sex education and religion. Psychoanalyst Susie Orbach explains the dangers of re-engineering our bodies and finding imaginary faults with them, Candian historian Margaret MacMillan worries about modern reverence for history and choosing the right analogies from the past, and novelist Tom Perrotta delves into suburban American battles over sex education and religion. Psychoanalyst Susie Orbach explains the dangers of re-engineering our bodies and finding imaginary faults with them, Candian historian Margaret MacMillan worries about modern reverence for history and choosing the right analogies from the past, and novelist Tom Perrotta delves into suburban American battles over sex education and religion. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-08,24066938 Sun, 08 Feb 2009 01:00:00 -0800 no Forum - A World of Ideas Culture Politics Science Discussion author World BBC artist foreign British global Society writer opinion academic identity knowledge World Service candle intellectual culture science world politics society discussion Opinion forem kendell bridgette kendal world service http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24007516-Forum-31-Jan-09-Robert-L-Park-Haleh-Afshar-Joachim-Radkau American physicist Robert L. Park wants us to shrug off the comfort blanket of myth and superstition and face the cold hard facts of science. German historian Joachim Radkau explains how a nervous medical condition from the 19th and early 20th century shaped the whole generation of his countrymen. And Iranian born Baroness Haleh Afshar turns our attention to the plight of older women. American physicist Robert L. Park wants us to shrug off the comfort blanket of myth and superstition and face the cold hard facts of science. German historian Joachim Radkau explains how a nervous medical condition from the 19th and early 20th century shaped the whole generation of his countrymen. And Iranian born Baroness Haleh Afshar turns our attention to the plight of older women. American physicist Robert L. Park wants us to shrug off the comfort blanket of myth and superstition and face the cold hard facts of science. German historian Joachim Radkau explains how a nervous medical condition from the 19th and early 20th century shaped the whole generation of his countrymen. And Iranian born Baroness Haleh Afshar turns our attention to the plight of older women. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-01,24007516 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 01:00:00 -0800 no Forum - A World of Ideas Culture Politics Science Discussion author World BBC artist foreign British global Society writer opinion academic identity knowledge World Service candle intellectual culture science world politics society discussion Opinion forem kendell bridgette kendal world service http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23937242-Forum-Bridget-Kendall-Robert-Kagan-Alison-Richard-Augustus-Casely-Hayford The Vice-Chancellor of Cambridge, anthropologist Alison Richard on a long-running primate study and its contribution to our understanding of how social systems evolve; American historian Robert Kagan suggests the contemporary geo-political landscape has taken on a distinctly 19th century look; and curator Augustus Casely Hayford on the ability of the arts to capture, even predict, the zeitgeist. The Vice-Chancellor of Cambridge, anthropologist Alison Richard on a long-running primate study and its contribution to our understanding of how social systems evolve; American historian Robert Kagan suggests the contemporary geo-political landscape has taken on a distinctly 19th century look; and curator Augustus Casely Hayford on the ability of the arts to capture, even predict, the zeitgeist. The Vice-Chancellor of Cambridge, anthropologist Alison Richard on a long-running primate study and its contribution to our understanding of how social systems evolve; American historian Robert Kagan suggests the contemporary geo-political landscape has taken on a distinctly 19th century look; and curator Augustus Casely Hayford on the ability of the arts to capture, even predict, the zeitgeist. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-25,23937242 Sun, 25 Jan 2009 01:00:00 -0800 no Forum - A World of Ideas Culture Politics Science Discussion author World BBC artist foreign British global Society writer opinion academic identity knowledge World Service candle intellectual culture science world politics society discussion Opinion forem kendell bridgette kendal world service http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23885927-Forum-Moral-Relativism-Landscape-Colours-and-Shadowy-Art-17-Jan-09 Do we live in different moral worlds? And - asks sociologist Steven Lukes - does that preclude universal moral values? Landscape architect Martha Schwartz suggests that we need to surround oursleves with bright colours. And artist Shilpa Gupta explains how anyone, and their shadow, can become an essential part of her work. Do we live in different moral worlds? And - asks sociologist Steven Lukes - does that preclude universal moral values? Landscape architect Martha Schwartz suggests that we need to surround oursleves with bright colours. And artist Shilpa Gupta explains how anyone, and their shadow, can become an essential part of her work. Do we live in different moral worlds? And - asks sociologist Steven Lukes - does that preclude universal moral values? Landscape architect Martha Schwartz suggests that we need to surround oursleves with bright colours. And artist Shilpa Gupta explains how anyone, and their shadow, can become an essential part of her work. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-16,23885927 Fri, 16 Jan 2009 09:00:00 -0800 no Forum - A World of Ideas Culture Politics Science Discussion author World BBC artist foreign British global Society writer opinion academic identity knowledge World Service candle intellectual culture science world politics society discussion Opinion forem kendell bridgette kendal world service http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23850712-Forum-Adam-Phillips-Rafael-Kandiyoti-Vitali-Vitaliev Rana Mitter chairs a discussion programme on crossing boundaries discussing how kindness forges personality, fossil fuel pipelines provide a different map of the world,geo-political enclaves provide an inspiring example of co-existence Rana Mitter chairs a discussion programme on crossing boundaries discussing how kindness forges personality, fossil fuel pipelines provide a different map of the world,geo-political enclaves provide an inspiring example of co-existence Rana Mitter chairs a discussion programme on crossing boundaries discussing how kindness forges personality, fossil fuel pipelines provide a different map of the world,geo-political enclaves provide an inspiring example of co-existence tag:odeo.com,2009-01-09,23850712 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 09:30:00 -0800 no Forum - A World of Ideas Culture Politics Science Discussion author World BBC artist foreign British global Society writer opinion academic identity knowledge World Service candle intellectual culture science world politics society discussion Opinion forem kendell bridgette kendal world service http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23826722-Forum-TX901-Janna-Levin-Binyavanga-Wainana-Angie-Hobbs Bridget Kendall chairs a special themed edition of The Forum on the subject of Time with a physicist, a novelist and a philosopher Bridget Kendall chairs a special themed edition of The Forum on the subject of Time with a physicist, a novelist and a philosopher Bridget Kendall chairs a special themed edition of The Forum on the subject of Time with a physicist, a novelist and a philosopher tag:odeo.com,2009-01-02,23826722 Fri, 02 Jan 2009 08:00:00 -0800 no Forum - A World of Ideas Culture Politics Science Discussion author World BBC artist foreign British global Society writer opinion academic identity knowledge World Service candle intellectual culture science world politics society discussion Opinion forem kendell bridgette kendal world service http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23813615-Forum-TX853-Doreen-Massey-Andrei-Kurkov-Jim-Al-Khalili Bridget Kendall hosts a special edition of The Forum recorded before an audience at The Royal Geographic Society in London where Massey, Kurkov and Al-Khalil discuss their ideas on geography of space and time, absurdism and politics and exotic nucleii Bridget Kendall hosts a special edition of The Forum recorded before an audience at The Royal Geographic Society in London where Massey, Kurkov and Al-Khalil discuss their ideas on geography of space and time, absurdism and politics and exotic nucleii Bridget Kendall hosts a special edition of The Forum recorded before an audience at The Royal Geographic Society in London where Massey, Kurkov and Al-Khalil discuss their ideas on geography of space and time, absurdism and politics and exotic nucleii tag:odeo.com,2008-12-26,23813615 Fri, 26 Dec 2008 08:00:00 -0800 no Forum - A World of Ideas Culture Politics Science Discussion author World BBC artist foreign British global Society writer opinion academic identity knowledge World Service candle intellectual culture science world politics society discussion Opinion forem kendell bridgette kendal world service http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23759953-Forum-TX851-armand-leroi-chen-jian-yvonne-brewster Bridget kendall presents round-table discussion on ideas pertaining to developmental biology, china's future and the transformative power of theatre Bridget kendall presents round-table discussion on ideas pertaining to developmental biology, china's future and the transformative power of theatre Bridget kendall presents round-table discussion on ideas pertaining to developmental biology, china's future and the transformative power of theatre tag:odeo.com,2008-12-12,23759953 Fri, 12 Dec 2008 09:30:00 -0800 no Forum - A World of Ideas Culture Politics Science Discussion author World BBC artist foreign British global Society writer opinion academic identity knowledge World Service candle intellectual culture science world politics society discussion Opinion forem kendell bridgette kendal world service