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David Runciman

The History of Ideas Podcast
with David Runciman

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A bi-weekly podcast exploring the history of ideas from politics to philosophy, science to fiction.

Latest episode

Where Are We Going? The Future of the Future

5 July 2026

00:00 / 01:04

In the second part of their conversation about what has happened to our ideas of the future David and Ivan Krastev explore where the future is going next. Why do our expectations of what comes after us shift as we live longer and our societies age? What changes in the human understanding of the future as humans get displaced by machines? And where might we end up if we continue to fixate on end-of-the-world scenarios? From future utopias to future dystopias and all that lies between.

You can find out everything you need to know about this podcast – who we are, what we do, plus merch, events and full lists of all episodes including PPF+ bonus episodes on our website https://www.ppfideas.com

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More episodes

Where Are We Going? The Idea of the Future

1 July 2026

00:00 / 01:04

Live Film Special: Never Let Me Go w/Adam Rutherford

28 June 2026

00:00 / 01:04

Now & Then with Robert Saunders: The Brexit Referendum 10 Years On

24 June 2026

00:00 / 01:04

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