Free Thinking Episodes Available now
Is Social Mobility Overrated?—2012 Festival
Anne McElvoy with a debate for Free Thinking 2012, asking 'Is social mobility overrated?'.
Charlotte Blease—2012 Festival, Free Thinking Essay
1/10 Charlotte Blease gives a talk questioning the relationship between doctors and patients.
Michael Ignatieff—2012 Festival
Michael Ignatieff gives a talk on enemies in politics at the 2012 Free Thinking Festival.
Live from Free Thinking—2012 Festival
Matthew Sweet is joined by guests including Radio 3's New Generation Thinkers.
Mary Robinson—2012 Festival
Mary Robinson with the first lecture of Free Thinking 2012, on the topic of women leaders.
Charles Jencks—2011
A talk in which landscape architect Charles Jencks calls for a new cosmic art.
Sarah-Jayne Blakemore—2011
Neuro-scientist Sarah-Jayne Blakemore discusses dramatic changes in the teenage brain.
Were the Luddites Right?—2011
Rana Mitter chairs a debate about the Luddite movement, to mark its 200th anniversary.
Susie Orbach—2011
Susie Orbach challenges the obsession with personal change at Free Thinking 2011.
Aditya Chakrabortty—2011
Economist Aditya Chakrabortty examines the impact of economic change on society.