60 Second Idea
A global thinker from the world of philosophy, science or the arts is given a minute to put forward a radical, inspiring or controversial idea – no matter how improbable - that they believe will change the world.
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22 April 2013
A fungus specialist proposes a recipe for a cleaner world. Read more...
30 March 2013
Psychologist Susan Blackmore suggests a newly evolved polythene-eating bacterium could encourage us to be more sustainable. Read more...
25 February 2013
Philosopher Alain de Botton suggests a practical way to reform education and help people live better lives. Read more...
7 February 2013
An anthropologist proposes a way to reverse globalisation and maintain cultural diversity. Read more...
1 February 2013
Historian David Abulafia says we puts forward a plan for a day each year when we all vow not to touch anything made of plastic. Read more...
