Are we addicted to novelty? What are the cultural settings that allow innovation to flourish? And are novelty and innovation things we've always valued?

Matthew Sweet is joined by:

Professor of Innovation Tim Minshall is the author of Your Life is Manufactured.

Writer and entrepreneur Margaret Heffernan's most recent book is Embracing Uncertainty Agnes Arnold-Foster has written Nostalgia: A History of a Dangerous Emotion Christina Faraday is the author of The Story of Tudor Art Nick Hilton is presenter of The Ned Ludd Radio Hour podcast

Producer: Luke Mulhall