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  • Why do we have nightmares?

    Why do we have nightmares?
    Jun 26 2024

    New research suggests that individual personality traits and emotional state can play a significant role in how many nightmares a person has, and how profoundly they are affected by them. But what are nightmares? Why do we have them, and do they serve any real purpose?

    Joining Seán to discuss is Dr Deirdre Barrett, Dream Researcher at Harvard Medical School, and author of ‘Committee of Sleep’ and ‘Pandemic Dreams’.
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    8 mins
  • Have modern songwriters gotten lazy?

    Have modern songwriters gotten lazy?
    Jun 26 2024

    Have modern songwriters become lazy? ABBA’s Bjorn Ulvaeus says that modern artists think a song is complete too early. He believes once a songwriter comes up with a good chorus or a good hook, they render it complete without giving the rest of the song time.

    Joining Seán to discuss this statement is singer-songwriter RuthAnne.
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    10 mins
  • Has working abroad lost its appeal?

    Has working abroad lost its appeal?
    Jun 26 2024

    If you got a job at a large multinational company, it was seen as a perk to work in other countries - but since the pandemic and working from home, is this really seen as a bonus anymore?

    Joining Seán to discuss their own experience is Financial Times journalist Pilita Clarke.
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    8 mins

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