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Polls and studies show that people in the developed world are increasingly moving away from religion. Given the rapid trend towards more secular societies in parts of Europe, North America, Asia and Australia, it’s possible that in just a few decades, many cultures will have no central religious tradition at all. But where will that leave us? Happily in pursuit of romantic love and material wealth, or still desiring a deeper form of fulfillment?
Director: Jonathan Hodgson
Website: The School of Life
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Biology
Journey deep into the Philippine forest in search of the world’s largest, rarest eagle
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Art
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History of ideas
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Rituals and celebrations
From roaring fire and molten glass an artist creates a healing ritual
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Ecology and environmental sciences
Producing food while restoring the planet – a glimpse of farming in the future
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Archaeology
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Ecology and environmental sciences
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Art
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Love and friendship
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