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24/10/2010

The seductive lure of books, prejudices that cloud your judgement, and how to teach without destroying innate talent.

Best selling American novelist Audrey Niffenegger tells a cautionary tale about the perils of losing yourself in reading.

A warning too from Australian historian Patrick Porter that military commanders should beware of stereotypes when it comes to sizing up the enemy.

And a plea from Kenyan lawyer and activist Ory Okolloh not to stifle the creativity of African children, both in and out of school.

Illustration by Audrey Niffenegger.

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  • Audrey Niffenegger

    Bewitched by books."

    Duration: 17:34

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  • Patrick Porter

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    Duration: 14:30

  • Ory Okolloh

    Can schools harness creativity?

    Duration: 08:00

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  • Sun 24 Oct 201008:05GMT
    BBC World Service Online

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