Matthew Sweet discusses words, understanding and literary experimentation with psychologist and language expert Steven Pinker and novelist Will Self. Show more
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James Fox uses art to explore how our ancient relationship with nature changed with the advent of farming, cities, and faiths, and how we tried to gain control over the natural world. Show more
James Fox takes us from East Asia and India to Europe and America, charting the 1,000-year story about our quest to understand nature. Show more
James Fox uses art to explore the relationship between humans and nature across the last hundred years. Show more
Start the Week
Fascism and the Enlightenment with Steven Pinker
43 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
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Steven Pinker, Rob Riemen and Tali Sharot discuss fascism and humanism with Andrew Marr. Show more
Open Book
The Brethren; The Sense of Style
28 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
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Marilla Frostrup discusses Robert Merle's iconic French series The Brethren, now in English. Plus a look behind the genius of Ian Curtis, and socio-linguist Steven Pinker on style. Show more
A Good Read
Adam Hills and Steven Pinker
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
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4 Extra Debut. Adam Hills, Steven Pinker and Harriett Gilbert discuss books by Albert Camus, Richard Bach and Jonathan Livingston. From 2014. Show more
Desert Island Discs
Steven Pinker
45 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
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Steven Pinker, cognitive psychologist and writer, is interviewed by Kirsty Young. Show more