Rethink
BBC Sounds
Professor Ben Ansell asks some of the world's sharpest minds about the latest thinking, and what it might mean for policy and society.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Jul 3, 2020 • 7min
H. R. McMaster: Rethinking Empathy
Former United States National Security Advisor McMaster calls for consideration.
Jul 2, 2020 • 5min
Dalai Lama: Rethinking Ancient Wisdom
His Holiness the Dalai Lama has a checklist of priorities for the post-pandemic world.
Jul 2, 2020 • 10min
Mariana Mazzucato: Rethinking Value
Economist Mazzucato challenges the economic models that have dominated post-war policy
Jul 2, 2020 • 7min
Onora O'Neill: Rethinking Digital Power
Philosopher O'Neill asks if tech giants have done irreversible damage to society/
Jul 2, 2020 • 7min
Ziauddin Sardar: Rethinking Normality
Writer Sardar asks us what 'the new normal' is concealing.
Jul 1, 2020 • 6min
Dr Charlotte Riley: Rethinking Universities
Historian Riley questions the concept of university being a rite of passage for the young
Jul 1, 2020 • 6min
Seb Emina: Rethinking Travel
Writer Emina asks if we can experience the benefits and joy of travel without moving.
Jul 1, 2020 • 7min
David Wallace-Wells: Rethinking Consensus
Journalist Wallace-Wells applies cautious optimism to our current moment.
Jul 1, 2020 • 6min
Lucy Jones: Rethinking Biophilia
Author Jones questions how our disconnection with nature is affecting our lives
Jul 1, 2020 • 7min
Anthony Townsend: Rethinking Robots
Writer Townsend imagines a future that prioritises convenience
