A FODI message from Stephen Fry
Little Bad Thing
Presented by The Ethics Centre, Festival of Dangerous Ideas (FODI to those in the know) has been luring curious minds across 12 festivals to be part of bold, brilliant and occasionally uncomfortable conversations that actually matter. From 21–23 August 2026, FODI returns to Sydney. Its Opening Night event with Salman Rushdie will ignite a jam-packed weekend, where global thought leaders, trail-blazing artists and fearless experts converge upon some of Sydney's most iconic venues. The Festival's ‘Little Black Book’ is stacked with international and local provocateurs itching to take...
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Festival of Dangerous Ideas Trailer
Little Bad Thing
If you’ve been enjoying Little Bad Thing you might want to check out the audio recordings from the Festival of Dangerous Ideas. From narcissists and surveillance, to robots taking over the world, climate change, and broken systems, the Festival of Dangerous Ideas covers a lot of ground. With 10 years of the festival, the archive is deep. Search for Festival of Dangerous Ideas and subscribe.
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All's fair in love and war
Little Bad Thing
Simon’s job in a Yemeni refugee camp was to enforce a new rule about food distribution. By following orders, he left people hungry and started a riot. A production of The Ethics Centre. Mix: Bryce Halliday. Music: Breakmaster Cylinder & Blue Dot Sessions. Hosted & produced by Eleanor Gordon-Smith. Edits by Colin Ho, EP Danielle Harvey.
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And a toy xylophone
Little Bad Thing
Michelle left a seven-year relationship abruptly, taking only a few clothes and a toy xylophone. Years later she wonders why. A production of The Ethics Centre. Mix: Bryce Halliday. Music: Breakmaster Cylinder & Blue Dot Sessions. Hosted & produced by Eleanor Gordon-Smith. Edits by Colin Ho, EP Danielle Harvey.
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The sincerest form of flattery
Little Bad Thing
Lukasz is a font designer who wanted desperately to complete a project he cared deeply about. He was prepared to do anything – even if it meant ripping off someone else’s work. A production of The Ethics Centre. Mix: Bryce Halliday. Music: Breakmaster Cylinder & Blue Dot Sessions. Hosted & produced by Eleanor Gordon-Smith. Edits by Colin Ho, EP Danielle Harvey.
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Two kinds of bully
Little Bad Thing
Dan saw a stranger harassing women and went over ready to punch him, to be the vigilante. When he got there he changed his mind. A production of The Ethics Centre. Mix: Bryce Halliday. Music: Breakmaster Cylinder & Blue Dot Sessions. Hosted & produced by Eleanor Gordon-Smith. Edits by Colin Ho, EP Danielle Harvey.
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The art of the scam
Little Bad Thing
David knowingly led someone into a bad investment. Then he found out it was even worse than he'd thought. A production of The Ethics Centre. Mix: Bryce Halliday. Music: Breakmaster Cylinder & Blue Dot Sessions. Hosted & produced by Eleanor Gordon-Smith. Edits by Colin Ho, EP Danielle Harvey.
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Do the right thing
Little Bad Thing
Lucia did something that made thousands of people's lives better, but some days she wishes she could take it all back. A production of The Ethics Centre. Mix: Bryce Halliday. Music: Breakmaster Cylinder & Blue Dot Sessions. Hosted & produced by Eleanor Gordon-Smith. Edits by Colin Ho, EP Danielle Harvey.
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Bystanders standing by
Little Bad Thing
Thomas didn’t stop the worst thing he’d ever seen. He always wondered why. Then he thought about his own past and saw that day anew. A production of The Ethics Centre. Mix: Bryce Halliday. Music: Breakmaster Cylinder & Blue Dot Sessions. Hosted & produced by Eleanor Gordon-Smith. Editing by Colin Ho, EP Danielle Harvey.
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All in one basket
Little Bad Thing
Champagne was flowing at the jazz bar when Georgina got a text calling her a thief. She didn’t agree then. But now she does. A production of The Ethics Centre. Mix by Bryce Halliday. Music by Breakmaster Cylinder & Blue Dot Sessions. Hosted & produced by Eleanor Gordon-Smith. Editing by Colin Ho, EP Danielle Harvey.
info_outlineIf you’ve been enjoying Little Bad Thing you might want to check out the audio recordings from the Festival of Dangerous Ideas. From narcissists and surveillance, to robots taking over the world, climate change, and broken systems, the Festival of Dangerous Ideas covers a lot of ground. With 10 years of the festival, the archive is deep. Search for Festival of Dangerous Ideas and subscribe.