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Pop-Up Ideas
Tim Harford presents a series of talks inspired by ideas in anthropology, culture and the social sciences
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4.6 stars from 39 ratings
Solid series of podcasts
Harford is doing other BBC podcasts, but this collection of podcasts, are arranged thematically, providing much more information than their 13 minute runtime would indicate. Engaging, well produced, and concisely presented, these podcasts are excellent starting points for further exploration.
wbc5 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/13/17
I love this Podcast
Mr. Harford, Where did you go? Please give us some more.
zschwrtz via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/24/13
Optimum
Amazing pod cast, please upload more
Great 1983@ via Apple Podcasts · Portugal · 05/05/13
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