Should we really be playing God? In conversation with Nick Spencer
Chine McDonald speaks to Nick Spencer about his new book, co–authored with Hannah Waite, Playing God: Science, Religion and the Future of Humanity.
Podcast
Daniel Kahneman and the return of “miswanting”
Nick Spencer pays tribute to the hugely influential psychologist Daniel Kahneman 27/03/2024
In Depth
World Book Day and the Gutenberg Parenthesis
On this year’s World Book Day, Nick Spencer reflects on the importance of books and why that led to him starting a podcast about them. 07/03/2024
In Brief
Are the better angels really winning?
Nick Spencer examines Stephen Pinker’s famous thesis that the world is getting more peaceful and humanity more pacific. 17/01/2024
ReviewHow have we changed the world – and how has it changed us? In conversation with Peter Frankopan
Nick Spencer speaks with historian Peter Frankopan. 12/12/2023
PodcastWho are the new elites? In conversation with Matt Goodwin
Nick Spencer speaks with academic author Matthew Goodwin. 05/12/2023
PodcastWho is responsible for feeding us (well)? In conversation with Pen Vogler
Nick Spencer speaks with publicist and author Pen Vogler. 28/11/2023
PodcastWhat does the end of the world look like? In conversation with Cal Flyn
Nick Spencer speaks with journalist Cal Flyn. 21/11/2023
PodcastWhat makes a philosophical mind? In conversation with Dan Dennett
Nick Spencer speaks with renowned philosopher Daniel Dennett. 14/11/2023
PodcastWhen is the next big crash? In conversation with Linda Yueh
Nick Spencer speaks with economist Linda Yueh 07/11/2023
PodcastWhat is a mind? In conversation with Philip Ball
Nick Spencer speaks with science writer Philip Ball. 31/10/2023
Podcast
Reading Our Times Live: In conversation with Robert Skidelsky
Join Nick Spencer for a live recording of Reading Our Times where he will be joined by economist and member of the House of Lords Robert Skidelsky.
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