Babbage: Don't panic
The Economist Podcasts
As British petrol stations run dry, we explore the behavioural science of panic buying. Also, a dried-up lake bed reveals evidence about America’s first inhabitants. And neuroscientist Anil Seth explains what a new theory can tell us about our conscious experiences of the world—and a chance to win his book. Kenneth Cukier hosts.
For full access to The Economist’s print, digital and audio editions subscribe at economist.com/podcastoffer and sign up for our new weekly science newsletter at economist.com/simplyscience.
Terms and conditions for the book competition featured in this podcast are available at economist.com/podcast-contest.
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Next Episodes
A run for its money: funding crunches in Congress @ The Economist Podcasts
📆 2021-09-28 12:04 / ⌛ 00:21:50
To A Lesser Degree: The challenge @ The Economist Podcasts
📆 2021-09-27 17:25 / ⌛ 00:29:52
Colour schemes: Germany’s coming coalition @ The Economist Podcasts
📆 2021-09-27 12:11 / ⌛ 00:19:34
Editor’s Picks: September 27th 2021 @ The Economist Podcasts
📆 2021-09-27 01:01 / ⌛ 00:25:52
Checks and Balance: AUKUS ruckus @ The Economist Podcasts
📆 2021-09-24 18:46 / ⌛ 00:41:21