Narcissism: Will Storr, Olivia Sudjic, Tom Jackson and Sophie Scott
Shahidha Bari and Laurence Scott explore our perceived obsession with the self. With journalist Will Storr, authors Olivia Sudjic and Thom Jackson, and neuroscientist Sophie Scott.
Shahidha Bari and Laurence Scott explore our obsession with the self. Take a look in the mirror with author and photographer Will Storr, the novelist, Olivia Sudjic, Tom Jackson, creator of Postcard from the Past and the neuroscientist, Sophie Scott.
Producer: Zahid Warley
Will Storr's book Selfie is published by Picador
Olivia Sudjic's novel, Sympathy is published by One - the Pushkin Press imprint
Tom Jackson's Postcard from the Past is published by Fourth Estate and @PastPostcard
Sophie Scott is Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at University College London.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Shahidha Bari |
| Interviewed Guest | Laurence Scott |
| Interviewed Guest | Will Storr |
| Interviewed Guest | Olivia Sudjic |
| Interviewed Guest | Tom Jackson |
| Interviewed Guest | Sophie Scott |
| Producer | Zahid Warley |
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- Wed 14 Jun 2017 22:00±«Óãtv Radio 3
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