Four Thought

Carrie Gibson argues that we need to re-think what we mean by paradise.

Philosopher Amia Srinivasan makes the case for anger, arguing that it can be a huge source of strength and power, particularly for the apparently weak and powerless.

Comedian Rosie Wilby proposes the end of monogamy. She first discussed the idea in a show at last year's Edinburgh festival, since when it has taken an unexpectedly serious turn.

Mara Oliva argues that we need to think differently about ordinary Americans' views and the making of their nation's foreign policy.

What's responsible for the decline of the working class? Philip North points the finger at middle class professionals.

Adjoa Andoh on raising a child who sensed from a very young age that he was a boy trapped in a girl's body.

Technology writer Rupert Goodwins asks what has gone wrong with discussion on the internet, and how can it be made better?

Using examples from her own brush with illness, Professor Noreena Hertz talks about why it is sometimes dangerous to believe in experts.

Jasper Fforde explains why he is concerned that humans have reached the limits of intellectual creative thought.

Serena Kutchinsky explains the impact an obsession with the Faberge egg had on her family and why she now believes such priceless objects should belong to all.

Karl Sharro argues that the only way to overcome the housing crisis is to get rid of all planning regulations and let people build whatever they want.

The American author Sandra Newman explains why, while most of us would like to be cool, it is best not to try too hard.

Jono Vernon-Powell wonders why hitchhiking has fallen out of favour, arguing its revival would be good for travellers and good for society.

Jonathan Rée explains why he’s never been happy with the idea of morality and warns against the current fashion for confusing it with politics.

Rachel Armstrong proposes we should harness the computing power of the natural world to create new sustainable ways of living.