Understand

Understand

BBC Radio 4

10 episodes

Episodes

Seven Ages of Man, with Michael Rosen: Trailer
Sep 22, 2026 · 3m
In this series, Michael Rosen explores the complexities of manhood by interviewing seven men from different decades of life.
The Value Crisis: 3. Prompting a Crisis?
Sep 16, 2026 · 41m
Host Ros Atkins explores the "value crisis" triggered by AI, contrasting optimistic predictions of abundance with concerns over data theft and job displacement.
The Value Crisis: 2. We've Been Here Before
Sep 16, 2026 · 42m
Host Ross Atkins explores how new technologies have historically triggered "value crises" by examining four key moments: the printing press, the…
The Value Crisis: 1. Crisis, What Crisis?
Sep 16, 2026 · 42m
This episode of "The Value Crisis" explores how new technologies are fundamentally shifting what society values, from social connections to cultural consumption and financial assets.
The Value Crisis: Trailer
Sep 10, 2026 · 3m
Ross Atkins introduces "The Value Crisis," a BBC Radio 4 series exploring how AI and new technologies are fundamentally reshaping our values regarding work, finance, and culture.
All Kinds of Minds: 3. Neurodivergence and Adulthood
Sep 7, 2026 · 42m
Host Nathan Filer explores adult neurodivergence, featuring Pete Womby and Charlie Hobbs on the relief of late diagnoses.
All Kinds of Minds: 2. Growing Up Neurodivergent
Aug 31, 2026 · 42m
Host Nathan Filer explores the struggles of neurodivergent children in schools, featuring stories from autistic adults Matthew Punter and Labiba Islam.
All Kinds of Minds: 1. The Language of Neurodiversity
Aug 24, 2026 · 42m
Host Nathan Fyder explores the evolving concept of neurodivergence, featuring physicist Labiba Islam and experts Dr.
All Kinds of Minds: Trailer
Aug 20, 2026 · 2m
This episode of All Kinds of Minds explores the rising prominence of terms like neurodivergence and neurotypical in mainstream discourse.
Ten Fights That Made the Green Movement: 10. Rival Visions
Jul 27, 2026 · 14m
This episode explores the future of the Green Movement through two rival visions: Zach Polanski’s eco-populism, which links climate action to social justice, and Lord Deben’s market-based approach.
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