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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 3

Four Thought: Series 3: Episode 5: Matthew Syed: Does Talent Trump Effort?

Matthew Syed: Does Talent Trump Effort?

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Episode 5: Matthew Syed: Does Talent Trump Effort?

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Matthew Syed says the importance of talent over effort should not be over-emphasised.

Matthew Syed says we should not overemphasise the importance of talent over effort.

Writer and former England table tennis champion Matthew Syed says we should not overemphasise the importance of talent over effort. 

Four Thought is a series of talks recorded before an audience at the RSA in London. 

Producer: Sheila Cook.

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