Sideways

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• Sideways - Articles

  Features on some of the fascinating topics from Sideways with Matthew Syed.

  

• Why do we hold grudges and can they ever be good for us?

  How pro wrestling can shed light on the hidden values and harsh consequences of grudges.

  

• Six Moral Dilemmas Facing Space Exploration

  Moral quandaries that Matthew tackles in his new miniseries… 'A New Frontier'.

  

• Why we should embrace being average

  Matthew Syed asks what happens when we shun excellence and embrace mediocrity.

  

• Why are our first loves so unforgettable?

  Matthew Syed finds out why our first loves can hold a special place in our hearts.

  

• Is it time to embrace your inner villain?

  Do you think you're too nice and could it be holding you back? Matthew Syed investigates.

  

• Five ways table tennis changed the history of China

  The incredible story of how ping pong altered China’s place in the world.

  

• My last 5p: How one homeless man’s generosity led to him marrying the love of his life

  How one act of generosity can have profound consequences.

  

• What does a mysterious school illness tell us about our anxieties?

  Matthew Syed explores how our desire to explain things can lead to us explaining them away

  

• The art of deception in sport

  Matthew Syed investigates how you can use tells, data and empathy to win a game.

  

• Does nuclear deterrence work?

  Matthew Syed goes inside a wargame to explore the evolution of deterrence.

  

• Why we all need an alter ego

  Matthew Syed looks at how adopting an alter ego can help us all to access confidence.

  

• What's the secret of making a smash hit pop song?

  Exploring the success of Max Martin, the behind-the-scenes genius behind 22 No.1 hits.

  

• The real story of Stockholm syndrome

  BBC Ideas on the bank heist that gave rise to the concept known as Stockholm syndrome.