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Original Thinkers

David Baddiel presents three speakers who challenge received wisdom. Georgie Fienberg talks on charities and sustainability, Matthew Syed on talent and Ben Dyson on money.

David Baddiel presents the best of the series which mixes new ideas and personal stories. In this edition we meet three speakers who challenge received wisdom.

Georgie Fienberg argues that charities should be putting themselves out of business. Matthew Syed, the journalist and former English table tennis international, says we have over-stated the importance of talent in relation to effort. Ben Dyson, from the campaign group Positive Money, wants the entire global financial system to change the way it does business.

Producer: Arlene Gregorius.

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43 minutes

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Wed 21 Aug 2013 20:00

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  • Wed 21 Aug 2013 20:00

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