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

September 14, 2026 · 5:00 am 1 sources

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• Somerset ‘festival of ideas’ to measure whether its talks change people’s outlook
  The Guardian · September 14, 2026 05:00
  Attenders will 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 after a stimulating cultural gathering. A new “festival of ideas”…