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Breaking beliefism

Prof Paul Dolan

Following on from his Duck/Rabbit series, where he discussed issues that divide us, Professor Paul Dolan is now seeking out people with different views to tackle ‘beliefism’ - his term for discriminating against people with different beliefs to us. Join him on his journey through beliefism and towards finding ways to listen more to different people and perspectives, which lies at the heart of social progress. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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2:29

Season 4 finale

Breaking beliefism ·

2025/10/31

Here’s a quick look back on season 4 of Breaking Beliefism: we covered the power of the medical profession, the nature of consciousness, outrage and silence in organisations, and some very personal stories about pain and addiction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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29:59

Paul Sagar

Breaking beliefism ·

2025/07/11

In this episode, Professor Paul Dolan talks to Dr. Paul Sagar, a Reader in Political Theory at King's College London. The two Pauls discuss philosophy and, in the context of Dr Sagar's tetraplegia from a climbing accident, why we don't like "shit happens" as an explanation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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28:44

Tom Davenport

Breaking beliefism ·

2025/06/20

In this episode, Professor Paul Dolan talks to Professor Tom Davenport, a leading authority on AI and author of the bookAll Hands On Tech: The AI Powered Citizen Revolution. They explore the implications of AI, the importance of critical thinking, and why there's few better careers than plumbing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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27:13

Dr. Chris Kavanagh

Breaking beliefism ·

2025/06/13

In this episode, Professor Paul Dolan talks to anthropologist Dr. Chris Kavanagh about secular gurus, how online platforms have amplified their influence, and how easily confidence can be mistaken for knowledge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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29:53

Fraser Nelson

Breaking beliefism ·

2025/05/23

In this episode, Professor Paul Dolan talks to journalist Fraser Nelson, the Times columnist and former editor of The Spectator. They discuss religion, the impact of family structure on child outcomes, the obsession with formal education, and how Covid changed our relationship with the state. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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29:57

Geoff Norcott

Breaking beliefism ·

2025/05/16

In this episode, Professor Paul Dolan talks to comedian Geoff Norcott. They discuss teaching, class, taxation and whether trance is the best music genre. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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28:55

Brett Staniland

Breaking beliefism ·

2025/04/18

In this episode, Prof Paul Dolan talks to Dr. Brett Staniland, a model and advocate for sustainable fashion. They explore the complexities of fast fashion, and the impact of identities on the clothes we buy. Brett shares his journey from academia to the cat walk, and why he appeared on Love Island. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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27:30

Vicky Reynal

Breaking beliefism ·

2025/03/07

In this episode, Professor Paul Dolan talks to psychotherapist Vicky Reynal about the complex relationship individuals have with money. They explore why money is often a taboo subject, the psychological implications of financial habits, and the societal norms that shape our perceptions of wealth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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27:39

Prof Micael Dahlen

Breaking beliefism ·

2025/02/28

In this episode, Prof Paul Dolan talks to Prof Micael Dahlen, a happiness expert from the Stockholm School of Economics. They have plenty in common, including their approach to research subjects and their love of tattoos. They discuss Micael’s research on serial killers and how judging them reflects the human inclination to look for moral absolutes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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28:11

Oliver Burkeman

Breaking beliefism ·

2025/02/14

To start the new series of Breaking Beliefism, Prof Paul Dolan talks to Oliver Burkeman, the author of "4000 Weeks" and "Meditations for Mortals". They discuss how small tangible actions can be more purposeful and make us happier than big dreams, and the need to accept the inevitability of ageing and death. They agree on most things, apart from the value of self-help culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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0:31

Welcome to Season 2...

Breaking beliefism ·

2025/02/14

Looking ahead to the new season of Breaking Beliefism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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27:35

Giles Coren

Breaking beliefism ·

2025/01/17

In this episode, Prof Paul Dolan speaks to newspaper columnist and TV presenter Giles Coren, who has made a career out of being opinionated. The conversation was the embodiment of ‘breaking beliefism’ - they disagreed on several things, including whether literature and music are a waste of time. But they did agree on how provocation can lead to better debate and how the middle classes are the most constrained by rules. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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29:02

Melanie Rickey

Breaking beliefism ·

2025/01/10

In this episode, Prof Paul Dolan chats to journalist and fashion editorMelanie Rickey, whofounded The Enoughness movement after recovery from drug and alcohol misuse. They agree on the concept of ‘enoughness’– the sweet spot between fearing less and seeking more – but place different emphasis on the role of individuals and society in bringing it about. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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29:49

Rt Hon Steve Baker

Breaking beliefism ·

2025/01/03

In this episode, Prof Paul Dolan talks to Rt. Hon Steve Baker, former MP and Minister in the last Conservative government. Paul and Steve disagree about several things, but are united in their support for dissent. They discuss how beliefism and groupthink have contributed to flawed policymaking, and why politicians are sometimes more honest about their biases than academics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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23:17

Rim Turkmani

Breaking beliefism ·

2024/12/06

In this episode, Prof Paul Dolan talks to Dr Rim Turkmani, a colleague at the LSE currently working on the Syrian conflict and who was previously an astrophysicist. They discuss how the methods of natural science help inform social science and how addressing the challenges of beliefism in conflict zones provides lessons for breaking beliefism elsewhere. They talk about immigration and agree that so much depends on how the issues are framed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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26:23

Sharath Jeevan

Breaking beliefism ·

2024/11/29

In this episode, Prof Paul Dolan talks to Sharath Jeevan, consultant and part-time stand up comic. They discuss the power of humour in reducing beliefism. They agree that all metrics used to assess performance can work well until they don't and then it's hard to pivot. They disagree about just how much difference there is between the generations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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29:13

Bruce Daisley

Breaking beliefism ·

2024/11/22

In this episode, Prof Paul Dolan discusses breaking beliefism with Bruce Daisley, formerly the most senior person at Twitter outside of the US. They discuss freedom of speech, the limits of what people should be allowed to say online, and what makes for a good culture in the workplace. They discuss "red lines" and agree that no one over the age of 21 should have a birthday party. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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29:47

Gus O'Donnell

Breaking beliefism ·

2024/11/15

In this episode, Prof Paul Dolan talks to Lord Gus O'Donnell, who was Cabinet Secretary under three Prime Ministers. They talk about how hard it is get wellbeing into policy, despite the case for it being so compelling. They talk about football and its lessons for reducing beliefism. They discuss social class, where they disagree about its importance in contemporary society. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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