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The Irrationality of Nations

Every nation has a core irrationality - a belief about itself which no amount of contrary evidence can shift - says Adam Gopnik. Adam tries to uncover the core irrationality of the four nations he knows best: the United States, France, Canada and the UK.

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Sun 7 Apr 2013 08:50

A Point of View: The foibles of four countries

A Point of View: The foibles of four countries

American insularity, French insecurity, Canadian unexcitability, British embarrassment - Adam Gopnik on the inherent foibles of four countries close to his heart.

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Producer Dave Edmonds

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  • Fri 5 Apr 2013 20:50
  • Sun 7 Apr 2013 08:50

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