
Philip Womack
Shakespeare scholar who discusses challenges with university reading lists and student expectations.
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Oct 26, 2024 • 28min
Spectator Out Loud: Philip Womack, Ian Thomson, Silkie Carlo, Francis Young and Rory Sutherland
Philip Womack, a Shakespeare scholar, delves into the struggles modern students face with classic texts and reading lists. Ian Thomson shares personal tales of Albania’s transformation post-Hoxha, contrasting its rich history with newfound tourism. Silkie Carlo raises alarms about the alarming rise of supermarket surveillance technologies. Francis Young reminisces about the tradition of Halloween fairies, linking folklore to ancestral beliefs. Finally, Rory Sutherland discusses the balancing act between earning potential and quality of life, hinting at a potential migration crisis in pursuit of better living standards.

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Oct 24, 2024 • 53min
The Edition: Cambridge in crisis, Trump’s wicked humour & the beauty of AI ceramics
David Butterfield, a former Classics teacher at Cambridge, shares insights on the troubling decline of university education, critiquing administrative influences and grade inflation. Author Philip Womack recounts his experiences with university bureaucracy, while Kate Andrews discusses Trump's comedic revival, emphasizing his unique rhetorical style. Philip Collins adds depth on Trump's humor in politics, and Jack Marsh reveals how AI is transforming Delftware ceramics, merging tradition with technology for innovative artistic expression.