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Why we love pets and why strangers help each other

Why we love pets and why strangers help each other

FromInstant Genius


Why we love pets and why strangers help each other

FromInstant Genius

ratings:
Length:
42 minutes
Released:
Nov 2, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

When she was 19, a stranger saved Dr Abigail Marsh’s life. Because of that moment, Dr Marsh work studies the psychology of people who help total strangers. We talked to her about the real-life superheroes who were the subject of her new book Good For Nothing. Also in the episode, we hear from Dr John Bradshaw, an anthrozoologist, about how deep our connection to our pets really goes… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
Nov 2, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

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Whether you’re curious about getting healthy, the Big Bang or the science of cooking, find out everything you need to know in under 30 minutes with Instant Genius. The team behind BBC Science Focus Magazine talk to world-leading experts to bring you a bite-sized masterclass on a new subject each week.New episodes are released every Monday and Friday and you can subscribe to Instant Genius on Apple Podcasts to access all new episodes ad-free and all old episodes of Instant Genius Extra. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.