From diseases to memes, how do things spread? - books podcast

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Mathematician Adam Kucharski talks about how the concept of ‘contagion’ is rooted in our social lives and we share your reading tips for lockdown. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/bookspod

7 Apr 2020 English United Kingdom TV & Film · Arts

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