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In Our Time on Psychology: An OpenLearn listening list
Health, Sports & Psychology

In Our Time on Psychology: An OpenLearn listening list

...changed?" First broadcast: November 2002 Guests: Steven Pinker; Janet Radcliffe Richards; John Gray Listen to the Human Nature episode And read Steven Pinker discussing his book The Better Angels of Our Nature Altruism "If both mankind and the natural world are selfishly seeking to promote their own survival and advancement, how can we explain being kind to others,...
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Are movies really getting longer?
History & The Arts

Are movies really getting longer?

...changed over the years. [Graph showing lengths of movies as described in the text] While older films had much more variation in length, we can see a clear pattern emerge where most movies now come in just shy of 100 minutes, and a small portion of short films stick to under 30. The mass market movie routine has clearly come to dominate as more films stick to a common...
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A January detox to kick-start your year
Health, Sports & Psychology

A January detox to kick-start your year

...lifestyle change. To learn about your diet and health and how these are connected, below are some, articles, quizzes and courses designed to make you think about why you eat what you eat. Looking for more inspiration to become a better person this year? Why not learn a language or volunteer at your local charity - Here are some new year's resolutions to get you thinking....
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Hip Hop and the Institution: Darren Abracadazra
History & The Arts

Hip Hop and the Institution: Darren Abracadazra

...change and unity. I have to use my voice for the voiceless, as a form of resistance My name ‘Abracadazra’ is wordplay based on the ancient Aramaic incantation ‘Abracadabra’ – meaning I create as I speak. This year I've been using it to perform as I believe a poet has a duty to use all performances as a way to educate, raise and highlight issues that everyone...
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Are you a design creative?
Science, Maths & Technology

Are you a design creative?

...changing. If you are interested in becoming a designer, you may want to reflect on what kind of designer you want to be...This animation intends to spark curiosity about design careers outside of the more conventional fields such as architecture, product design, graphic design, or fashion design. It introduces a type of design practice which goes beyond the design of...
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Globalisation and health
Society, Politics & Law

Globalisation and health

...changing world of global health. In the past there were relatively few organisations involved and there was a hard dividing line between the public and private spheres. Today there are many more players and the issues are much more complex. In our rapidly shrinking world, where modern technology and infrastructure are able to compress time and distance, it is ever more...
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This Sporting Planet
Society, Politics & Law

This Sporting Planet

...Change Sue Tibballs chief Executive of the Women’s Sports Foundation (WSF) focuses on the role of women in sport and their representation. The WSF ensures that women are central to sport and not on the sidelines. Running for a Business Ed Warner is a city businessman who became part-time, non-executive chair of UK Athletics in 2007 and has had a pivotal role in...
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Greek Heroes in Popular Culture Through Time
History & The Arts

Greek Heroes in Popular Culture Through Time

...changing portrayals of Heracles: how the ancient Greeks’ bad boy turns to virtuous saviour by the C19th, and Arnold Schwarzenegger in the C20th. Odysseus Odysseus, famed for his 10 year journey home, joins us with his wife Penelope discussing how the legacy of his long voyage has been portrayed by the Coen Brothers, James Joyce, Tennyson and George Melies. Odysseus...
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