Thinking Philosophy

Explore the big questions of life and death, underlying meaning and how to live a better life with this podcast series.

The art and science of 'letting go'

How releasing your attachment to ideas, feelings and possessions can ease suffering and lead to a greater appreciation of life.

The imitation game: Why we follow the crowd in times of crisis

Irrational herd behaviour can be magnified by uncertainty and upheaval. But crisis can also prompt more positive imitation. 

Six tips to be green while you quarantine

Channel your pent-up energy into reducing your household energy footprint.

How reading can make you a better person

There is increasing evidence that shows reading offers cognitive, social, psychological and even moral benefits to the reader.

How art can change the workplace

The power of art in the work or study environment to get people to consider, to question and become more engaged with their world.

How personal archives uncover history's untold stories

Why you should think twice before clearing out your ‘sentimental clutter’.

The double-edged sword of digital technology

How compulsive internet use is leading many teenagers down a path to hopelessness.