The Why Factor
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Bathing 1 - 14 June 2013
Why can this seemingly every day activity mean so many different things for millions around the world?
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The Sea - 7 June 2013
Whether viewed from the shore, out on the waves or under the surface people flock to the ocean. Mike Williams asks why are we drawn to the sea?
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Make-Up - 31 May 2013
Make-up is a multi-million dollar industry with sales around the world but are we just being sold a dream or is there something more innate in why we wear it?
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The Ball - 24 May 2013
Why do we like playing with a ball? Mike Williams finds out how ball games first evolved, and what that says about us.
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The Lie - 17 May 2013
We all do it… don’t we? If your answer is no perhaps you’re doing it right now. This week Mike Williams explores why we lie.
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Disgust 10 May 2013
Disgust is an emotion that we all experience, but what purpose does it serve? And what role does it play in our moral judgements?
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Pets - 3 May 2013
Mike Williams asks why do we live with cats and dogs and what does our choice of pet say about us?
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Why do we do the things we do?Mike Williams searches for the extraordinary and hidden histories behind everyday objects and actions to inform us about the way we live in the 21st century. Broadcast and podcast every Friday from September 2012.
