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The Sunday Debate: Brave New World vs 1984

The Sunday Debate: Brave New World vs 1984

FromIntelligence Squared


The Sunday Debate: Brave New World vs 1984

FromIntelligence Squared

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Length:
93 minutes
Released:
Jul 25, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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Both these novels imagined extraordinary futures, but which better captures our present and offers the keener warning about where we may be heading? In this the Intelligence Squared debate, we had Will Self arguing for Brave New World and Adam Gopnik arguing for Nineteen Eighty-Four. The debate was chaired by Jonathan Freedland. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/intelligencesquared.
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Released:
Jul 25, 2021
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Podcast episode

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Intelligence Squared is the world’s leading forum for debate and intelligent discussion. Live and online we take you to the heart of the issues that matter, in the company of some of the world’s sharpest minds and most exciting orators. Join the debate at www.intelligencesquared.com and download our weekly podcasts every Tuesday and Friday. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/intelligencesquared.