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Series of thought-provoking talks on topics that affect culture and society.

Series of thought-provoking talks in which the speakers air their thinking on the trends, ideas, interests and passions that affect culture and society

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Four Thought: Series 2: Episode 26: Ed Yong: The Philosophy of Bacteria

Ed Yong: The Philosophy of Bacteria

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Episode 26: Ed Yong: The Philosophy of Bacteria

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BBC Radio 4 - Four Thought, Series 2, Ed Yong: The Philosophy of Bacteria

Science journalist Ed Yong explores the implications of being host to billions of microbes

Science journalist Ed Yong on the physical and philosophical implications of being host to billions of microbes. Is he human or a universe of bacteria in a human-shaped sack?

Science journalist and blogger Ed Yong explores the physical and philosophical implications of being host to billions of microbes.

He reports the latest science showing how the bacteria we come into contact with can profoundly affect our lives - from the ability to digest different foodstuffs to our susceptibility to asthma, diabetes and even stress and anxiety. 

And, he asks whether he should be seen as a human, or a universe of bacteria in a "human shaped sack"?

Four Thought is a series of talks which combine thought provoking ideas and engaging storytelling. 

Recorded in front of an audience at the RSA in London, speakers take to the stage to air their latest thinking on the trends, ideas, interests and passions that affect our culture and society.

Producer: Giles Edwards.

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

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