Sideways - Articles
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Six Moral Dilemmas Facing Space Exploration
Six out-of-this-world moral quandaries that Matthew tackles in his new miniseries… 'A New Frontier'.
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Why do we hold grudges and can they ever be good for us?
How pro wrestling can shed light on the hidden values and harsh consequences of grudges.
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Why we should embrace being average
Matthew Syed asks what happens when we shun excellence and embrace mediocrity.
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Why are our first loves so unforgettable?
Matthew Syed finds out why our first loves can hold a special place in our hearts.
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Is it time to embrace your inner villain?
Do you think you're too nice and could it be holding you back? Matthew Syed investigates.
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Five ways table tennis changed the history of China
The incredible story of how ping pong altered China’s place in the world.
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My last 5p: How one homeless man’s generosity led to him marrying the love of his life
How one act of generosity can have profound consequences.
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What does a mysterious school illness tell us about our anxieties?
How our desire to explain things can lead to us explaining them away.
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The art of deception in sport
Matthew Syed investigates how you can use tells, data and empathy to win a game.
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When words fail us: how to avoid being tongue-tied
Why speech is not as straightforward as one would think.
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Does nuclear deterrence work?
Matthew Syed investigates why deterrence is not as simple as it first appears.
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Why we all need an alter ego
Matthew Syed looks at how adopting an alter ego can help us all to access confidence.
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Why it’s OK to be unoriginal
Matthew Syed explains why it's ok to run out of ideas and how to reignite your originality.
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What's the secret of making a smash hit pop song?
Exploring the success of Max Martin, the behind-the-scenes genius behind 22 No.1 hits.
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Why are humans so bad at dealing with unlikely events?
Matthew Syed looks at how the assumptions we make often trip us up.
