What's the Point?
The podcast where we discuss the need for Arts & Humanities today.
Podcasting since 2022 • 11 episodes
What's the Point?
Latest Episodes
Arts and humanities in medicine with Professor Ian Fussell
We tend to see medicine as a strictly scientific sector, but the arts and humanities are essential when it comes to educating our doctors and caring for patients and the planet. Doctor and Professor of Medical Education Ian Fussell joins me to ...
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Episode 11
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32:23
Why science alone can’t solve the climate crisis with Conor Brennan
Although there has been scientific consensus on the climate crisis for decades, humans have been slow to respond to its urgency. Environmental humanities researcher Conor Brennan joins me to talk about: What is environmental hu...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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31:14
Humanities, fact checking and fake news with Sarah Turnnidge from Full Fact
In this time when "fake news" and "alternative facts" have become buzzwords, arts and humanities are more important than ever. Professional fact checker Sarah Turnnidge from Full Fact joins Bryony Armstrong t...
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Episode 9
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29:08
We can't have cybersecurity without the humanities with Dr Andrea Zeffiro
Cybersecurity researcher Dr Andrea Zeffiro joins Bryony Armstrong to talk about:The role of humanities in addressing technological challenges in data science domainsUsing humanities to solve problems surrounding data breach...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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28:21
Arts and humanities in Roma communities with Dr Madeline Potter
Researcher and upcoming author Madeline Potter joins Bryony Armstrong to talk about:Tackling intergenerational poverty through the arts in Roma communitiesThe importance of knowing your own historyMaddy’s upcoming ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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32:26