Howard Jacobson reflects on the radio essay, after almost two decades of A Point of View.With nods to Clive James, body-pierced baritones and with a plentiful supply of svelte notebooks, Howard explains why he believes the radio essay is 'more than words on paper'...why it captur ...Show more
How History Begins Again
The celebrated American theorist, Francis Fukuyama, in his book 'The End of History and the Last Man' argued that US-style liberalism was the ultimate destination for all mankind, 'the final form of human government'.John Gray explains why he believes his prophecy has been turned ...Show more
Everyone sees the world differently. Exactly which colors you see and which of your eyes is doing more work than the other as you read this text is different for everyone. Also different? Our blind spots – both physical and social. As we continue celebrating Black History Month, ...Show more
In today’s society, everyone is entitled to their opinion and able to share their point of view, but we can often become stuck on our vantage point and not consider someone else’s opinion. Being open to seeing things differently can lend a fresh perspective that can provide a new ...Show more
In this episode, I highlight the filters between how you view the things you do and how others view them. And how it's a double-edged weapon to undermine the work you do. Music in the background: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qap5aO4i9A