Jules Evans explores what ancient Greek and Roman philosophy can tell modern society about well-being and warns that the new politics of happiness risks becoming illiberal. Show more
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Campaigner Martin Cassini argues that the UK system for managing traffic is overdue for radical reform and it should trust human nature rather than trying to control it. Show more
Comedian Kate Smurthwaite argues it is time to stop laughing at sexism and stop prejudice against women comedians, as comedy is a key part of culture, affecting opinion and values. Show more
Entrepreneur Paddy Docherty says business is best placed to bring prosperity to impoverished and post-conflict nations and sees the commercial sector as the ally of development. Show more
Kamin Mohammadi uses her own family's history in Iran to argue that life - particularly private life - under an authoritarian regime is lived more creatively. Show more
Social entrepreneur Colin Crooks argues that politicians and the media are wrong to focus on youth unemployment. Show more
Alice Bell argues that better engagement by scientists, rather than lessons in 'scientific literacy', is the solution to the lack of public understanding of science. Show more
Naif Al-Mutawa, creator of The 99, comic books featuring characters based on Islamic culture and religion, on the importance of interpreting and translating between cultures. Show more
Talks with a personal dimension. Architect Ali Mangera discusses the closely-connected futures of cities and shopping. Show more
Writer Joe Dunthorne asks what can be learnt about living together from the mosh pit at a rock gig. Show more
Ruchir Sharma is an investment expert who spends his time on the road looking for the next growth economy. Here he describes his global search for economic potential. Show more
Bobby Cummines, chief executive of reformed offenders charity UNLOCK, who served 13 years in high security prisons, argues that giving ex-offenders jobs will help to reduce crime. Show more
Prof June Andrews, director of the Dementia Services Development Centre, University of Stirling, argues for a revolution in the approach to dealing with dementia. Show more
Clare Melford, CEO of the International Business Leaders Forum, argues that businesses need to learn about the tenets of Buddhism to thrive while being sustainable. Show more
Matthew Syed says we should not overemphasise the importance of talent over effort. Show more
With the pressure on for victory at the Olympics, comedian Leisa Rea ponders the benefits of losing. Show more
Does history repeat itself? Katarina Skoberne describes how in her family's case it did, and discusses the thought-provoking lessons it taught her. Show more
Writer and former priest Mark Vernon says that the concept of narcissism should be rehabilitated as a valuable form of self-love. Show more
Author and independent local councillor Rabina Khan calls for a new definition of multiculturalism which acknowledges people's multiple identities and avoids simplistic labels. Show more
Maria Popova asks how, in an age with more knowledge available than ever before, we can find the information we do not yet know we want to know. Show more