See The World Differently

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See The World Differently

FromSideways

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Feb 3, 2021

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Join bestselling author Matthew Syed as he explores the ideas that shape our lives.

With sound design from Peabody Prize winner Benbrick, Sideways combines big ideas with narrative storytelling, offering a new perspective on the way we live.

Released:

Feb 3, 2021

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Titles in the series (71)

Best-selling author Matthew Syed explores the ideas that shape our lives with stories of seeing the world differently.

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4. Looping the Loop: What can the world's greatest fighter pilot can tell us about decision making? by Sideways
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7. Top of the Pops: Matthew Syed asks what a Swedish pop music maestro can teach us about collaboration. by Sideways
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2. 1 in 73 Million: Matthew Syed explores a tragic court battle which rests upon one crucial statistic. by Sideways
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Introducing the new series: Matthew returns with a new series of Sideways, all about the ideas that shape our lives. by Sideways
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See The World Differently: Matthew Syed explores the ideas that shape our lives. by Sideways
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11. Too Big to Succeed: Matthew Syed asks why major projects often fail spectacularly - spectacularly predictably. by Sideways
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6. A Recipe for Happiness: Matthew Syed asks whether the secret to happiness lies in abandoning social hierarchy. by Sideways
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16. Big Head: Matthew Syed ponders how he can stop himself from becoming self-entitled. by Sideways
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14. Let's All Be Batman: Matthew Syed asks whether adopting an alter ego can unleash the best versions of ourself. by Sideways
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5. The Most Selfish People on Earth: Matthew Syed examines the work of the controversial anthropologist Colin Turnbull. by Sideways
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8. Mental Athletics: Matthew Syed asks whether anyone can become a mental athlete. by Sideways
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3. The West and the Rest: Matthew Syed asks whether an ancient shift in our sexual behaviour transformed the west. by Sideways
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The Social Contagion: Matthew Syed examines the strange spread of illness in a school in Yorkshire. by Sideways
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21. The Woman Who Brought Down the Mob: Matthew Syed tells the story of a pioneering lawyer who took on a notorious mobster. by Sideways
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9. Originality Armageddon: Matthew Syed asks if we are all doomed to be deeply unoriginal. by Sideways
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1. Siding with the Enemy: Matthew Syed reexamines the origin of a peculiar psychiatric disorder. by Sideways
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10. Under the Influence: Matthew Syed examines the appeal of the myth of subliminal influence. by Sideways
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17. The Endurance of Arlene Blum: Matthew Syed reveals how to get to the top of the mountains in our lives. by Sideways
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12. Brighter than Bagpuss: Insights into the developing mind, from the pioneers who revolutionised kids’ TV. by Sideways
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13. A Question Of Justice: Matthew Syed asks, how do you repair the greatest of harms? by Sideways
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15. Best Feet Forward: Matthew Syed reveals how teams can become greater than their individual parts. by Sideways
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18. Tongue-Tied: Matthew Syed explores why words fail us and how we can find them again. by Sideways
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Series 3 Coming Soon: Matthew Syed introduces the new series, which focuses on endurance, courage & resilience. by Sideways
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Season Six – Coming soon…: Matthew Syed introduces season six, which explores leaps of trust and child prodigies. by Sideways
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20. An appointment with Dr Leech: Matthew Syed explores how knowledge is lost and found. by Sideways
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The Nuclear Reckoning: Matthew Syed is calling for a nuclear awakening. Series starts 13th July 2022. by Sideways
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23. Oostvaardersplassen: A Wild Idea: Matthew Syed explores ideas that shape our lives, making us see the world differently. by Sideways
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35. The Riddle: Matthew Syed unravels a riddle set in the future, to consider the importance of legacy. by Sideways
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To Absent Friends: Matthew Syed explores why we make friends and the lifelong influence they have over us. by Sideways
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24. Sweet Harmony: Matthew Syed asks whether thinking musically could bring us more harmony in our lives. by Sideways
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62. Lost and Found: A 48-hour fight to survive, lost in a snowstorm. And the data that helps rescuers find us. by Sideways
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61. Brain Strain: Matthew Syed explores the uncomfortable psychological phenomenon of cognitive dissonance. by Sideways
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60. For the love of maths: Meet the former child star who considers mathematics to be 'a balm' for her brain. by Sideways
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59. What's Your Name?: Matthew Syed explores the importance and influence of something we all have - our name. by Sideways
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58. The Keeper of Lost Memories: One man’s mission to return lost photographs to their original owners. by Sideways
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57. Grudge Match: A wrestling grudge spills out of the ring and into the real world. by Sideways
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Sideways: Season nine - coming soon...: A slamming new season... starting with a pro wrestling grudge that got too real. by Sideways
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56. A Cinderella Story: How a Cinderella film from 1970s Czechoslovakia became a Christmas tradition across Europe by Sideways
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55. Perfectly Mediocre: Matthew Syed asks what happens when we shun excellence and embrace mediocrity. by Sideways
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54. Copy Cat: Matthew Syed hears from a painter who rose to fame by copying the works of others. by Sideways
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53. Stories of a Father: Matthew Syed explores how a daughter found connection with the father she never met. by Sideways
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52. First Loves: Matthew Syed finds out why our first loves can hold a special place in our hearts. by Sideways
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The One Star Chef: Is the customer always right? Matthew Syed delves into the world of online reviews. by Sideways
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50. Take the First Step: Matthew makes a case for the impact that even the smallest adventures can have on us all. by Sideways
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49. Inside Marjorie's Parlour: Matthew Syed explores how music can become a powerful, transformational force. by Sideways
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48. Love Thy Villain: Matthew Syed looks at the merits of embracing your inner 'villain'. by Sideways
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47. China's Ping Pong Power: Episode 3: Matthew Syed tells the story of China's rise in the 20th century - through ping pong. by Sideways
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46. China's Ping Pong Power: Episode 2: Matthew Syed tells the story of China's rise in the 20th century - through ping pong. by Sideways
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45. China's Ping Pong Power: Episode 1: Matthew Syed tells the story of China's rise in the 20th century - through ping pong. by Sideways
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Introducing - China's Ping Pong Power: Matthew Syed tells the story of China’s rise in the 20th century through… ping pong. by Sideways
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44. Matthew’s been telling tales: Matthew Syed explores the importance of storytelling for understanding ourselves. by Sideways
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43. Do I really sound like that?: Matthew Syed explores how our accents become part of our identity. by Sideways
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42. The Big Reward: Matthew Syed explores the true cost of rewarding people. by Sideways
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41. A Small Bowl of Rocket: Matthew Syed sticks his fork into the world of food to think about how taste is formed. by Sideways
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40. The Embodiment of Music: Matthew Syed explores the passion and the pain of music. by Sideways
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39. Please, I beg you.: Matthew Syed tells the story of how a leap of trust altered two strangers’ lives. by Sideways
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38. Past Your Peak: Matthew Syed unpicks the relationship between age and innovation. by Sideways
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See The World Differently

See The World Differently

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Titles in the series (71)

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