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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: Big ideas: The way we think

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10/01/2021 GMT

Big ideas: The way we think

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Five ideas challenging how we think about the world

David Edmonds explores five big ideas challenging how we think about the world, including why it might pay to be fairer, and whether we're irrationally optimistic about marriage.

David Edmonds explores five big ideas challenging how we think about the world, including why it might pay to be fairer, whether we're irrationally optimistic about marriage, how apps could help tackle pay inequality, where our opinions really come from, and what Donald Trump has done to change our ideas of acceptable behaviour.

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