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Don't Mention The T Word

Join Craig and Chris, two Edinburgh based PE Teachers, as they debate the concept of ‘Talent’ in sport and life. Craig, a 3 times Commonwealth Games athlete in Table Tennis and Chris, an SRU age grade rugby coach will invite a number of guests from different backgrounds in a variety of sports to discuss the nature v nurture argument in their area of expertise. By exploring the various issues surrounding the concept of ‘Talent’ and performance development, the hosts hope to stimulate conversation and develop their own understanding of the subject matter. Providing thought provoking ideas for teachers, coaches, pupils, athletes, fans and policy makers.

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S2 E9: Why it’s hard to turn your back on ‘Talent’

September 27, 2021 • Don't Mention the T Word • Season 2 • Episode 9

In our final episode of season 2, we look at why some people may find it difficult to turn their back on ‘Talent’.

We discuss Confirmation Bias and Cognitive Dissonance; what they are and why they might be responsible for people not being open minded about how unimportant ‘talent’ is.

We start off by discussing Emma Raducanu’s magnificent triumph at Flushing Meadows and finish with our highlights of the season.

Massive thanks to our sponsor ‘Polaris Publishing’ for their support of Season 2. As a sports book publishing company based in Edinburgh, we couldn’t have hoped for a more suitable and supportive sponsor. Check out their full list here http://www.polarispublishing.com/.

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