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Dambisa Moyo on how aid is killing Africa.

“Aid disenfranchises Africans…[they] cannot hold their governments accountable,” says author Dambisa Moyo.

A conversation with Dambisa Moyo, former Goldman Sachs economist and author of Dead Aid: Why Aid is Not Working and How There is a Better Way For Africa

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Dan Ariely on why it’s so difficult to be rational.

The philosopher Peter Singer discusses the dilemma of seeking a life without pain.

The philosopher discusses his controversial ideas about handicapped children.

Peter Singer tackles poverty and the environment.

The philosopher Peter Singer discusses morality and enlightened self-interest.

Peter Singer on modern utilitarianism.

The philosopher discusses how understanding selfishness can help us fashion a better society.

Philosopher Peter Singer discusses the state of global ethics.

Richard Dowden says Mugabe will not bow from power if only to spite the West.

The journalist does not have faith in a massive financial aid package for Africa.

The journalist says prevention is the key step that no effort has been able to successfully deliver on yet.

The journalist notes a great deal of enthusiasm for Obama but no homegrown leader of equal stature.

Journalist Richard Dowden says solidarity is the goal but it’s handicapped by regional allegiances.

The journalist says colonialism was “short enough to destroy leadership in Africa but not long enough to replace it with anything else.”