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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: The truth about marriage

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The truth about marriage

26/09/2020 GMT

BBC World Service - The Big Idea, The truth about marriage

And how your relationship may be less stable than you think.

When most couples get married they’re optimistic that their union won’t end in divorce.  The statistics show this to be hopelessly naive.  But we’ll be talking to a philosopher who argues that irrational optimism is…well, rational.

Picture: A broken heart
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