John introduces the concept of cognitive archaeology and asks Colin what sort of information do cognitive archaeologists need to develop their thinking?

John and Colin discuss the post-processual movement in archaeology and its critique of the new Archaeology

John poses concerns about the state of current archaeology - in terms of whether it succeeds in conveying its value to the wider world as being the one discipline that can understand the true depth and duration of human history. He also questions whether it is succeeding in understanding the...