What is inspiration?
FRONT ROW – BBC RADIO FOUR, 2 AUGUST. I took part in a discussion on inspiration with poet Kei Miller, composer Philip Venables, novelist Stella Duffy, artist Aowen Jin and presenter Sting Abell.
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Want the truth about alcohol?
Health advice too often follows the principle of the noble lie. Rather than being told the plain truth, we are told what the authorities believe will lead us to behave properly, when “properly” means not just in the way that is most prudent for ourselves, but what is seen to be morally appropriate. When the best current scientific evidence meets moralising paternalism, it is truth that starts to bend.
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Give me a break?
I need a holiday. Or should I say, I want a holiday?
ReadNational Theatre talk
FREE WILL: DO WE HAVE A CHOICE? – LONDON, 6 AUGUST. Talk at the National Theatre exploring the concept of free will; blending philosophy, neuroscience, sociology and cognitive science. In the Clore Learning Centre, Cottesloe Room at 6pm.
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Honour and pride
Is it vain to accept an honorary degree or arrogant to refuse it?
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