How To Academy is London's home of big thinking. From Nobel laureates to Pulitzer Prize winners, we invite the world’s most influential voices to share new ideas for changing ourselves, our communities, and the world. Our biweekly podcast is your chance to hear in-depth from the most exciting thinkers in global culture.
Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 461 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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Number of Listeners | Categories | ScienceSociety & Culture |
From our new technological era ushered in by AI, to the fall of democracies across the globe, the world today appears fraught with uncertainty, poised between repeating errors from the past and entering a new age of the unknown. What lies behind trib... more
How has loopholes around social media's censored word, 'kill', found its way into students' essays on Hamlet? What is the history of 'skibidi' and 'delulu' and how are these concepts shaping the way we think, write, and speak? Linguist and content cr... more
From the Thames to the Tigris, the Ure to the Euphrates, rivers have flowed through the history of humanity, shaping our civilisations and sustaining our species. Robert Macfarlane and Elif Shafak illuminate the life-giving force of rivers, the stori... more
Drawing on the economist’s toolkit, she reframes “happiness” as utility, shows how to maximize it under constraints, and treats fertility as “reproductive capital” to be timed and invested thoughtfully. She shifts the spotlight from women “leaning in... more
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Regularly listen to the podcast. Just had to grit my teeth listening to Anne Applebaum and her very one-sided views on autocracy, and the dangers of foreign countries meddling in the sovereignty of other countries.
On discussing the history of democracy in Latin America, there was the expected attack on Venezuela (Anne is let’s it be known she is close to the opposition) but what really irks me is that she mentions China, Russia and Iran, fair enough without ANY mention of the numerous interfer... more
Always compelling content!
Great variety of deep thoughts that have had an impact on me.
One of my very favourite series.
(And I have tried out perhaps 100 !)
An opportunity to hear influential ‘global thinkers’ discuss deeply significant topics but - all credibility is lost when the discussions are interrupted by adverts for crypto currency and the gambling industry.
….but the interviewing….James Blunt must be the easiest person ever to interview and to talk over the top of him is unnecessary and could be seen as bad manners. Just as well he has great manners.
I don’t mean to be unkind; I was just shocked. Mary Beard just talked over her interviewer- I almost cheered.
Then to actually try to compete with a guest is just not your job. I’m too embarrassed for this guest to identify him/her. Again guest was super polite and too chilled to react.
I hope th... more
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Conversations hosted feature a diverse range of influential thinkers who provide insights on pressing topics relevant to contemporary society. A consistent focus on the intersections of science, culture, and human behavior can be observed, with episodes often covering themes such as health, technology, migration, and the arts. The dialogues not only highlight personal stories but also delve into broader societal trends and issues, fostering a space for critical reflection and innovative ideas. Noteworthy is the inclusion of voices from various disciplines, including science, literature, and politics, creating a rich tapestry for listeners seeking to expand their understanding of the world.
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