Some people cast doubt on the official narratives of serious events. Are conspiracy theorists troublemakers, or are they critical in our attempts to hold governments to account? Show more
Presenter Mike Williams explores Groupthink, when we collude with actions we know to be wrong. What makes us prepared to say that black is in fact white? Show more
Why do countries have an age of consent? If it's to protect young children from predatory adults, why isn't it set universally across the globe? Show more
Science fiction is filled with malign machines. Some are faster than us, some are smarter. Mike Williams asks if we have reason to fear the rise of the robots. Show more
Lucy Ash asks why we draw. Are some people simply more visual than others? And what do we reveal through our drawings?
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Mike Williams asks why so many people have become obsessed with two-wheel travel. And he explains why the bicycle has been an empowering mode of transport for women. Show more
Mike Williams asks : Why do we perceive time differently at different times and in different circumstances?
Who are the magicians, why do they like to perform for us and why do we - the public - allow them to deceive us? Show more
Mike Williams talks to scientists and former addicts to try and discover why pleasure and desire leads to dependency in some people but not in others. Show more
In a world of screens, streaming video and TV-on-demand, why does the circus continue to endure? Mike Williams explores its lasting appeal. Show more