#5: What Is Soft Power (And Why Does It Matte...

Why do dogs understand us so well, and how did the "wild" wolf become man's closest companion? This episode tells the remarkable story of how a partnership thousands of years ago changed both species forever. From ancient myths to modern living rooms, it shows how dogs helped bui ...  Show more

From The Vault 🔐 — normally a member-only episode, unlocked this month for everyone.--It is a fascinating yet controversial practice that involves deep freezing the dead with the hope of reviving them in the distant future. In this episode, we'll look at the history of Cryonics, ...  Show more

Qu’est-ce que le soft power ? Merci d’avoir posé la question ! Il fut un temps où la seule façon d’affirmer sa puissance, c’était la violence, la guerre. Depuis plusieurs décennies, le pouvoir d’un Etat ou d’un groupe s’évalue aussi à son Soft Power, c’est-à-dire sa capacité à in ...  Show more

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Imagine you are the leader of a country. How do you improve your international reputation? How do you make friends and gain influence? Countries around the world have tried a lot of creative approaches, but perhaps my favourite approach is Panda Diplomacy! What is Panda Di ...  Show more

Finland has been ranked as the happiest country in the world for the seventh time in a row. But why? What is happiness? And how is it measured? This episode of Thinking in English discusses the Cantril Ladder, why the World Happiness Report might not accurately test happiness, ...  Show more