Update: Somerset ‘festival of ideas’ to measure whether its talks change people’s outlook

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Attenders is expected to be asked to take part in tests to see if they have become more open to views they do not agree with Festivalgoers sometimes report feeling they have a fresh perspective of the world when they make their weary way home following a stimulating cultural gathering. The report also notes that A new “festival of ideas” in Somerset is aiming to measure whether the beliefs and ideas of attenders and speakers really are changed by their event.

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