Brave New World

Dame Helen Mirren: “Religion is a passport to violence and greed"

On today’s show Evgeny Lebedev is in conversation with the Oscar-winning actor, Dame Helen Mirren.

They discuss everything from the evolution of fashion to the contemporary media landscape.

“It’s so sad that Kurt Cobain died when he did, because he never got to see GPS”

Also in this episode:

The evolution of technology and why Helen is grateful to have been around in a world without it
How young people rediscover previously forgotten tech and bring it back to life
Helen reflects on spirituality, the power of belief and how it shapes our lives, but why she doesn't believe in God.
Russian heritage and the complexities of her identity
How Helen stays youthful, both in body and mind

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