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You can't help but notice, in yourself and in others, how much less people are reading these days. When it comes to content consumption, we're often replacing articles and books with videos and, well, podcasts.My guest says that this shift is having consequences, not only for our ...  Show more

It's always been intimidating to enter a room where you don't know everyone, or anyone, and to initiate conversation with people at a wedding, holiday party, or work event. But it's never felt more potentially awkward and anxiety-generating than in an age dominated by screen-medi ...  Show more

What behaviors and choices make the difference between life and death in a disaster? What are the skills that will matter most in a crisis, and how do we learn them? Autumn interviews the brilliant founders of Queer Nature, who lead w ...

As an outdoors survivalist, Ken Hildebrand believes he’s prepared for any eventuality. But when he upends his quad bike on a remote mountain pass, his skills and training are strained to the limit. Trapped underneath the vehicle, can he stay calm and put theory into practice? And ...  Show more

Bear Grylls on how to survive when death is staring you in the face, and Carol Vorderman relives one of Pride of Britain's most incredible lifesaving rescues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices