Hosted by Paris Lees, this science and storytelling podcast hears two stories from opposite sides of the coin and uses science to ask questions about elements of the human experience we take for granted.
From why we forgive or why we devote ourselves to a cause, to what makes someone family and what a new language can reveal about ourselves. With international stories explored through social science, Paris Lees reflects on what makes us human.
Hosted by Paris Lees, this science and storytelling podcast hears two stories from opposite sides of the coin and uses science to ask questions about elements of the human experience we take for granted.
From why we forgive or why we devote ourselves to a cause, to what makes someone family and what a new language can reveal about ourselves. With international stories explored through social science, Paris Lees reflects on what makes us human.
From the climate activism of George Monbiot who believes the media does more harm than good to C4 News reporter Minnie Stephenson who thinks sometimes we all just need to watch a cat video. Paris Lees looks at why we’re able to switch off when it comes to issues facing our planet. With the help of clinical psychologist Dr Mary E. McNaughton, she looks at strategies to cope with stress caused by the constant barrage of content.
We try to understand, how can we switch off from doom scrolling the news whilst also staying informed?
Presented and Written by Paris Lees Produced by Sarah Myles Assistant Producer Hannah Uguru Sound Designed and mixed by Mau Loseto Production Manager Emily Jarvis Executive Producer Rubina Pabani
