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Matthew Syed introduces the new series of Sideways through the story of an incredible being that has no brain but exhibits intelligent qualities that challenge centuries of dominant thinking about what a 'mind' actually is. This is one of eight new episodes in a series of extraordinary stories about seeing the world differently, stories which help us understand the ideas that shape our lives. From why we reach for positivity in the face of adversity and how a 'good vibes only' mantra might actually be getting us down, to the idea that the smallest objects can be vessels for the largest meaning.

Presenter: Matthew Syed

Producers: Julien Manuguerra-Patten and Vishva Samani

Series Editor: Katherine Godfrey

Sound Design and Mix: Nicholas Alexander and Daniel Kempson

Theme music by: Ioana Selaru

Produced by: Novel for BBC Radio 4