Medieval twittering: Simon Armitage’s enticing translation of a Middle English poem
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What comes after liberalism?
In the final episode of series two of Reading Our Times, Nick Spencer speaks to Adrian Pabst. 13/07/2021
PodcastWhat does “being spiritual” actually mean?
Nick Spencer speaks to former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams. 06/07/2021
PodcastWhat do we owe each other?
Nick Spencer talks to world–renowned economic and social thinker Minouche Shafik. 29/06/2021
PodcastWhere does language come from (and where is it going)?
Nick Spencer talks to Alexandra Aikhenvald, Foundation Director of the Language and Culture Research Centre. 22/06/2021
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Humanism matters in the age of AI
ArticlesWhat can cats tell us about the meaning of life?
Nick Spencer speaks to John Gray, formerly Professor of European Thought at the London School of Economics. 15/06/2021
PodcastWhat does science tell us about race?
In this episode of Reading our Times, Nick Spencer talks to the science writer and broadcaster Angela Saini. 08/06/2021
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With Tory–hating political bishops like this, the church hasn’t got a prayer
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Journey to the Edge of Reason by Stephen Budiansky — ruthless logic
ArticlesWhat is the future for humanity?
Nick Spencer speaks to cosmologist, BBC Reith lecturer, and Astronomer Royal Martin Rees. 01/06/2021
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