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Podcast Art, culture and society Podcast: The science of success (and failure) – with Matthew Syed How can you turn failure into success? This month, journalist and table-tennis champion Matthew Syed will explain the science of Podcast: The science of success (and failure) – with Matthew Syed Read more
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Podcast Art, culture and society Podcast: The evolution of truth - with Richard Byrne, Evan Davis and comedian Rachel Wheeley Why do people lie? Why has 'fake news' become such a global phenomenon in modern public discourse? Podcast: The evolution of truth - with Richard Byrne, Evan Davis and comedian Rachel Wheeley Read more
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