麻豆社 Radio 4 - Four Thought, Series 2

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Clare Lockhart calls for a new model of engagement for the developing world.

Entrepreneur Hilary Cottam unfolds her vision for redesigning the welfare state.

Matthew Engel warns of a new threat to the English language from Americanisms.

Writer Penny Pepper gives her perspective on human identity as a disabled person.

Danny Kruger calls for a re-evaluation of the purpose of punishment for crime.

Former England cricketer Ed Smith argues that too much professionalism is not a winner.

Biologist Steve Jones reflects on the legacy of the father of eugenics, Francis Galton.

Professor Felipe Fernandez-Armesto explodes the myth of the Protestant work ethic.

Anne Applebaum asks how governments can best compensate victims of repressive regimes.

Philip Cowley says today's politicians compare favourably to those of the past.