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A big idea that shapes how we understand our place in the world - from the idea’s creator.

What are the big ideas shaping our world?  This new series from the BBC World Service picks the best ideas from economics to psychology, neuroscience to philosophy, political science to anthropology, and makes them easy to digest.

Each episode of "The Big Idea" outlines the important idea through the words of the person who’s developed the theory. In just nine minutes we offer a weekly chance to listen and feel just a little bit wiser.

The Big Idea: Baby boffins

Baby Boffins

12/05/2018 GMT

Baby boffins

BBC World Service - The Big Idea, Baby boffins

Babies are much smarter than their parents might realise

Child psychologist Alison Gopnik believes that babies are much smarter than people realise.

Babies know little and learn slowly.  Right?  Not according to child psychologist Alison Gopnik.  She has spent decades investigating the extraordinary talents and abilities of babies and young children. Her conclusion: they’re much smarter than you might think.   
The presenter is David Edmonds

(Image: Clever Baby, Credit: Shutterstock)

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