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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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Georgie Fienberg, Matthew Syed and Ben Dyson give talks that challenge received wisdom.

David Baddiel presents three speakers who challenge received wisdom. Georgie Fienberg talks on charities and sustainability, Matthew Syed on talent and Ben Dyson on money.

David Baddiel presents the best of the series which mixes new ideas and personal stories. In this edition we meet three speakers who challenge received wisdom.

Georgie Fienberg argues that charities should be putting themselves out of business. Matthew Syed, the journalist and former English table tennis international, says we have over-stated the importance of talent in relation to effort. Ben Dyson, from the campaign group Positive Money, wants the entire global financial system to change the way it does business.

Producer: Arlene Gregorius.

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

Selection of talks from the series in which speakers air their thinking

Selection of talks from the series in which speakers air their thinking on the trends, ideas, interests and passions that affect culture and society

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