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Four Thought Episodes

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    Brain Matters

    Beth Stevens talks about the brain cells most people have never heard of.

  2. Painting a different history

    Tara Munroe reveals what she learned when she rescued some badly damaged paintings.

  3. Prison Sentence

    Philippa Greer discusses the imprisonment of people convicted of genocide.

  4. The Power of Doubt

    Nicola Reindorp says we should rehabilitate doubt as a strength rather than a weakness.

  5. Leaving Your Homeland

    Eva Hnizdo reflects on the impulses which drive people to emigrate - or not.

  6. Freedom Is a Must

    Robyn Travis believes that labelling children as criminals is counter-productive.

  7. And They Said We'd Be Glowing

    Laura Dockrill describes her frightening experience of post partum psychosis.

  8. Mum... again

    Angela Frazer-Wicks tells her extraordinary story of being a mother.

  9. Who Owns Space?

    Simon Morden argues that we should resist the privatisation of space.

  10. And His Wife

    Jessica Barker argues that we should rediscover overlooked sculptures of women.

  11. 200 Days

    Steven Dowd tells the story of how his life changed, and how he regained control of it.

  12. Fear of Finance

    Professor Atul Shah argues that we need a healthier relationship with finance.

  13. What is it to Hear?

    Joe Friedman, who grew up with deaf parents, reflects on what it means to hear.

  14. The Tyranny of Positivity

    Sian Ejiwunmi-Le Berre argues against the tyranny of positivity.

  15. The Power of Classical Music

    Leon Bosch reflects on the power of classical music to transform lives.

  16. When We Were Young

    Luke Rigg argues that more young magistrates will improve justice.

  17. Virtually Immortal

    Tracey Follows explores how virtual assistants can help us survive after death.

  18. Mums in Prison

    Dr Shona Minson argues that we shouldn't punish children if their parents go to prison.

  19. Climate Consultations

    Dr Tamsin Ellis explains how to improve health and climate outcomes.

  20. The Meaning of Statues

    Jak Beula says statues and memorials matter because they show who a society values.

  21. What's In a Name?

    Helena Goodwyn challenges the practice of giving children their father's surname.

  22. Defeat Don't Repeat

    Sergeant Rhys Rutledge explains why he thinks people deserve a second chance.

  23. Making a Friend of Fear

    Dina Rezk describes how she made a friend of fear following the murder of her mother.

  24. Our Lost Food Culture

    Alastair Hendy explains why he thinks we've lost our food culture.

  25. Being a Carer

    Penny Wincer reflects on what it means to be a carer.

  26. Coffee with an Imam

    Sabah Ahmedi, one of Britain's youngest imams, is on a mission to overcome Islamophobia.

  27. Seeing Differently

    Adam Morse, who is registered blind, tells how he directed a film by seeing differently.

  28. Selfhood

    Ranjit Saimbi explains why he doesn't want to be defined by his cultural heritage.

  29. The Empathy Equation

    Anne-Marie Douglas discusses the need for more empathy in provision of services.

  30. More Than a Game

    Lydia Furse looks at the personal and political benefits of playing women's rugby.

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