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The Optimistic Pessimists
by Henry Bateson and Edward Walling
Why are things the way they are. Henry and Ed leave no stone unturned
Episodes
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Aristotle vs Modern Britain
Henry explores a philosopher he’s been fascinated in for several years. Aristotle has had a huge influence on western civilisation. Following this episode, next weekend he will delve into Plato’s beliefs. We are now also available on Apple if you prefer getting your podcasts from that platform.…
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Singapore Series: How Singapore got Rich
Henry explores the economic miracle of Singapore. Was it the system or the people involved? How did it become so successful? We are also available on Apple if you prefer listening to your podcasts on that platform. And for note, Edward will be joining Henry in a couple of months when we embark on...
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Singapore Series: Ethnic Integration
Henry explores Singapore’s approach to ethnic integration. How did Singapore navigate their way after the 1960s race riots? Was it a success or a failure? We are now available on Apple Podcasts too. And for note, Edward will be joining Henry in a couple of months when we embark on our main weekly...
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Singapore Series: Water Chaos
Henry explores the problems Singapore faced with its water. The 1960s proved to be a vulnerable decade, and like most things for Singapore, they managed to successfully think outside the box. Next week’s episode will be on how they went about integrating their diverse population. And for note,...
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Singapore Series: Genius Savings
Henry explores the fascinating CPF system in Singapore. They force you to save, and they shrewdly designed a system to make that happen. Each week Henry will be deep diving into a niche aspect of a country. He will be attempting to put it into a UK context, making it easier to understand through...
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Overhyped Finland Education
Henry explores the history of Finland’s educational system. You may have heard that they have the best educational set up in the world. It’s more nuanced than that. Each week Henry will be deep diving into a niche aspect of a country. He will be attempting to put it into a UK context, making it...
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Why are things the way they are. Henry and Ed leave no stone unturned
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The Optimistic Pessimists is created and hosted by Henry Bateson and Edward Walling.
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