176 episodes
What Makes Us Human BBC Radio 2
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- Religion & Spirituality
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4.8 • 26 Ratings
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Jeremy Vine explores what makes us human in this landmark BBC Radio 2 series. Guests deliver their thoughts on the essence of human existence, reflecting on their own lives.
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Phil Jones: What Makes Us Human?
The Editor of Jeremy Vine on BBC Radio 2 answers the question for the final time.
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Martin Lewis: What Makes Us Human?
The financial journalist and broadcaster answers the question.
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Lady Hale: What Makes Us Human?
The first female president of the Supreme Court answers the question.
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Dr Richard Shepherd: What Makes Us Human?
The forensic pathologist answers the question.
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Peggy Seeger: What Makes Us Human?
Peggy Seeger, one of folk music’s greatest musicians, answers the question.
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Arlene Phillips: What Makes Us Human?
The choreographer and former Strictly judge joins us to answer the question.
Customer Reviews
Challenging one’s mindset
What makes this podcast interesting is that it gives the listener an insight into the values and perspectives of the speaker, which might be totally opposite and alien to one’s own beliefs. We should all be challenging ourselves to appreciate others’ opinions without necessarily agreeing with them. However I found myself agreeing with Neil Oliver 100%, perhaps because I have a lifelong interest in history and this yields an appreciation of the vast improvements in the human condition which we enjoy today without having to endure the hardships suffered by past generations. I now intend to write my very own 500 word essay as an exercise in self-cognition!