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Sounds,23 Jan 2026,39 mins,

The WOW Machine Stops (Pt 2)

Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford
Contains very strong language and scenes which some viewers may find upsetting.

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Tony Hsieh, the billionaire CEO of Zappos, is passionate about community. He pours his time, energy and fortune into building a network of like-minded people - first in Las Vegas, then Park City, Utah. But Tony's quest to build connection soon spirals into isolation, addiction and mistrust of those closest to him, revealing a contradictory truth about the pursuit of one of our most fundamental human needs. If you are suffering distress or despair, details of help and support are available at bbc.co.uk/actionline

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