The Cognitive Revolution
Adrian Scarborough continues reading from Yuval Noah Harari's ground-breaking account of humankind's remarkable history from insignificant apes to rulers of the world.
How gossip united us and mythology maintained law and order
Abridged by Penny Leicester
Produced by Gemma Jenkins
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Gossip: not just wickedly fun, but the key to our evolution
Duration: 02:28
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Adrian Scarborough |
| Producer | Gemma Jenkins |
| Abridger | Penny Leicester |
| Author | Yuval Noah Harari |
Broadcasts
Tue 9 Sep 201409:45BBC Radio 4 FM- Wed 10 Sep 201400:30BBC Radio 4
- Tue 23 Jul 201914:45BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 24 Jul 201902:45BBC Radio 4 Extra
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