Irrationality

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Irrationality

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44 minutes

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Aug 11, 2014

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Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by comedians Josie Long and Paul Foot, psychologist Richard Wiseman and neuroscientist Stuart Ritchie to ask "is irrationality genetic?". The second of two programmes recorded at the Edinburgh Festival.

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Aug 11, 2014

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Titles in the series (100)

Witty, irreverent look at the world through scientists' eyes. With Brian Cox and Robin Ince.

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Extraterrestrial Life: Robin Ince and Brian Cox are joined by Jon Ronson and Seth Shostack from SETI Institute. by The Infinite Monkey Cage
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Modern World: Brian Cox, Robin Ince and Paul Foot ask if the modern world is a force for good or evil. by The Infinite Monkey Cage
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Science vs The Supernatural: Does Science Kill the Magic?: Robin Ince, Brian Cox and guests put science up against the supernatural. by The Infinite Monkey Cage
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Six Degrees: Stephen Fry joins Brian Cox and Robin Ince to talk about six degrees of separation. by The Infinite Monkey Cage
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Christmas Special: The Science of Christmas Behaviour: Brian Cox and Robin Ince celebrate Christmas with Mark Gatiss and Steve Jones. by The Infinite Monkey Cage
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The Science of Sound: Robin Ince and Brian Cox discuss the science of sound with Tom Wrigglesworth. by The Infinite Monkey Cage
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Brain Science: Jo Brand joins Brian Cox and Robin Ince for witty, irreverent science chat. by The Infinite Monkey Cage
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