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LSE iQ is the award-winning monthly social science podcast from LSE. We ask some of the leading social scientists - and other experts - to answer intelligent questions about economics, politics or society.

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How can we be more resilient?

How can we build resilience and bounce back from failure? Sue Windebank speaks to Anthony Scaramucci and LSE’s Dr Grace Lordan about overcoming setbacks, managing your inner critic, and the science of recovery.
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Why are we having fewer children? | Award-winning LSE iQ podcast

50 years ago we feared overpopulation, now governments are worried about falling birth rates. Global fertility rates are at historic lows but should we be concerned?
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Are jobs getting better? | Award-winning LSE iQ podcast

Rapid technological progress is boosting productivity, automating routine tasks, and creating new opportunities for creativity and more flexible ways of working. But is this really making jobs better?
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Will the next World War be a cyberwar?

We hear reports of cyber-attacks almost every week. What would happen if these attacks targeted our critical infrastructure—our national grid or water supply? Is the UK truly prepared?
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LSE celebrates Lovie Awards 2025 wins for LSE iQ podcast and film on the British elite.
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