The Titanic cruise ship hit an iceberg in 1912 and sank to the bottom of the ocean. Lots of people died because there weren't enough life rafts for everyone. Women and children were offered seats on the lifeboats first because of their age and gender. But is that fair? Are the lives of kids more precious than the lives of adults?
Guest: David Dyer, author of The Midnight Watch.
Brains Trust: Buranda State School — Meena, Caitlin, Banjo, Rosey, Hailey and Rex.
Should you listen to good music made by a bad person?
Should you leave all your money to a cat?
What if you can’t invite all your friends to your birthday party?
Who should get the magical gemstone? A tale of elves, fairies and justice
Is it okay to jump the queue at a waterslide park?
Should grown-ups lie to you?
Do you want to become a vampire?
Why is your room so messy?
Do you have to forgive someone who says sorry?
Matt's pick: Is Santa Claus a bad person?
Carl's pick: Oedipus – The Musical
Molly's pick: Is it ever okay to be a cannibal?
INTRODUCING — new series A World Without …
A World Without … Privacy
A World Without … Heartbreak
A World Without … Schools
A World Without … Punishment
A World Without … Winning and losing
BITE — Money on the Street
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