{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6ae4779753fe55e775c1ac6c/6ae478f1e57912cf6f972206?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Humans: A Monstrous History","description":"<p>What is a monster? Why do humans create stories about otherness? What does it tell you about a society that engages in monster making?</p><p><br></p><p>Our guest today is Surekha Davies. Writer and historian, who has written a book about these questions, Humans: A Monstrous History. </p><p><br></p><p>Davies was joined in conversation by Sophie McBain, associate editor of The New Statesman to discuss the topic. </p><p>... </p><p><br></p><p>Or Subscribe on Apple for £4.99:</p><p>- Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared podcasts</p><p>- Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series</p><p><br></p><p>…</p><p><br></p><p>Already a subscriber? Thank you for supporting our mission to foster honest debate and compelling conversations! Visit intelligencesquared.com to explore all your benefits including ad-free podcasts, exclusive bonus content and early access.</p><p><br></p><p>…</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe to our newsletter here to hear about our latest events, discounts and much more.</p><p>https://www.intelligencesquared.com/newsletter-signup/</p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href=\"https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices\">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>","author_name":"Intelligence Squared"}