How conspiracy theories help to maintain Vladimir Putin’s grip on power in Russia
As Russians head to the polls for presidential elections, conspiracy theories are swirling everywhere. In this episode we speak to a disinformation expert about the central role these conspiracy theor...
14 Mar 202425min
How North Korea is turning into a matriarchy
High heels, lace and handbags. In recent decades, there’s been a huge shift in the role of North Korean women and the choices they’re able to make – including what they wear. In this episode, we hear ...
7 Mar 202426min
Intellectual humility: the rewards of being willing to change your mind
With unlimited information at our fingertips and dozens of platforms on which to share our opinions, it can sometimes feel like we’re supposed to be experts in everything. It can be exhausting. In thi...
29 Feb 202421min
Israel-Gaza: how opinion polls used in Northern Ireland could pave a way to peace
When the war in Gaza eventually ends, pressure will mount for negotiations to begin for a deal. When that day comes, how can opposing sides in the Israel-Palestine conflict find enough common ground t...
22 Feb 202422min
As we dream, we can listen in on the waking world
Humans spend about one third of our lives asleep and while most of us dream regularly, some people remember their dreams more than others. But scientists still know surprisingly little about why or ho...
15 Feb 202419min
Deepfakes and disinformation swirl ahead of Indonesian election
Indonesia, the world’s third-largest democracy, goes to the polls on February 14 to elect a new president. It’s one of the largest elections to take place since an explosion of generative AI tools bec...
12 Feb 202422min
Environments can shape the differences between cultures
In some cultures, people are frugal while in others they tend to be generous. Some cultures favour meticulous planning while others favour living in the moment. Theories abound about how and why diffe...
8 Feb 202419min
The complicated journey toward a list of all life on Earth
In our chaotic, rapidly changing modern world, many of us have come to rely on science for objectivity and to provide sense of order. So it may be disconcerting to learn that there is no single, defin...
1 Feb 202421min
