RSA Animate - Language as a Window into Human Nature


In this new RSAnimate Steven Pinker shows us how the mind turns the finite building blocks of language into infinite meanings. Taken from the RSA's free public events programme www.thersa.org/events


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Ian Buruma - Religion, Democracy and "Enlightenment Values"


Leading journalist and academic Ian Buruma asks: is the rule of law enough to hold societies together or do we need common values, ethics and norms?


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RSA Animate - The Empathic Civilisation


Bestselling author, political adviser and social and ethical prophet Jeremy Rifkin investigates the evolution of empathy and the profound ways that it has shaped our development and our society.


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The Royal Society of Arts


Located in the heart of London, just behind the Strand - the RSA house occupies a prime location for you to enjoy a unique setting for your special day. The RSA offers you a wealth of choice under one roof - the stunning private dining rooms, all with unique John Adam ceilings which can play host to an intimate ceremony or dinner. The house also includes the elegant Benjamin Franklin Room, overlooking the Strand it is perfect for larger dinners and receptions. The sub-terranean vaults provide a truly romantic candle-lit setting for your wedding ceremony or party. Our team of talented chefs can create a bespoke menu especially for your big day and our Wedding Co-ordinators will ensure that your every need and whim is catered for. From flowers to music, lighting to photographers, our dedicated team will guide you through the run up to your wedding and be on hand to ensure it all runs perfectly on the day Whether you seek the inspiring grandeur of the Great Room or the intimacy of a candlelit ceremony in the Vaults, we can offer a truly memorable setting to reflect your mood.


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Pathways to and from Radicalisation


In the second debate in our "10 Years After" series with Penguin, Quilliam founder Ed Husain and anthropologist Scott Atran explore new insights into the pathways to and from extremism


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RSA Animate - Changing Education Paradigms


This animate was adapted from a talk given at the RSA by Sir Ken Robinson, world-renowned education and creativity expert and recipient of the RSA's Benjamin Franklin award. For more information on Sir Ken's work visit: www.sirkenrobinson.com


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Elizabeth Gould in conversation


Matthew Taylor picks the brains of Elizabeth Gould on the implications of new thinking in neuroscience for society, new scientific discoveries and why lab animals may be more receptive to exercise than humans.


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Royal Society of the Arts (London) - Nicholas Christakis I


A 43 minute clip, dated February 25, 2010, of Dr. Christakis presenting a talk at the Royal Society of the Arts — "Connected: The Amazing Power of Social Networks and How They Shape Our Lives". More at www.NicholasChristakis.com and www.ConnectedtheBook.com.


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Royal Society of the Arts (London) - Nicholas Christakis II


A 43 minute clip, dated February 25, 2010, of Dr. Christakis presenting a talk at the Royal Society of the Arts — "Connected: The Amazing Power of Social Networks and How They Shape Our Lives". More at www.NicholasChristakis.com and www.ConnectedtheBook.com.


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RSA Animate - Drive: The surprising truth about what motivates us


This lively RSAnimate, adapted from Dan Pink's talk at the RSA, illustrates the hidden truths behind what really motivates us at home and in the workplace. www.theRSA.org


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Advertising in Society: what's the deal?


The RSA and the Advertising Association bring together a high-profile panel to ask if it's time for advertising to strike a new deal with the society it serves? Speakers: Mark Lund, co-founder and managing partner, Now agency and former CEO of the COI; Patrick Barwise, Emeritus Professor of Management and Marketing at London Business School and chairman of Which?; Jon Alexander, co-author of the WWF-UK,/ PIRC report "Think of Me as Evil? Opening the Ethical Debates in Advertising"; Ed Mayo, Secretary General, Co-operatives UK Chair: Matthew Taylor, RSA Chief executive Listen to the full audio: www.thersa.org


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The Third Industrial Revolution


Join Jeremy Rifkin as he describes how the five-pillars of the Third Industrial Revolution will create thousands of businesses and millions of jobs, and usher in a fundamental reordering of human relationships, from hierarchical to lateral power, that will impact the way we conduct business, govern society, educate our children, and engage in civic life. Listen to the audio file of the full event: www.thersa.org


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Ian Bremmer - The End Of The Free Market


Leading economic and political analyst Ian Bremmer explores the rise of state capitalism and its long-term threat to the global economy.


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The Better Angels of our Nature


Steven Pinker, one of the world's most exciting public thinkers, presents a radical re-assessment of human progress. Listen to the fulll audio: www.thersa.org/events/audio-and-past-events/2011/the-better-angels-of-our-nature


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What is Madness?


Psychoanalyst Darian Leader argues that we need a new account of what madness is, and new ways of treating it. Listen to the full audio: www.thersa.org


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The Future of Money


Watch as Dave Birch argues that the financial crisis and technological innovation means it is time to rethink our approach to money. Listen to the full event: www.thersa.org


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Fixing Britain


In the Inaugural LSBF HRH Prince Michael of Kent Business Lecture, Lord Digby Jones addresses the essential reform urgently needed for the UK's competitiveness in the globalised 21st century economy. Listen to the audio of the full event: www.thersa.org


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People and Planet: Royal Society of Genocide


At a recent Royal Society of Arts meeting, with the Duke of Edinburgh by his side, the disgusting spokesman of the empire, David Attenborough, delivered the empire's intentions: "It remains an obvious and brutal fact that on a finite planet human population will quite definitely stop at some point. And that can only happen in one of two ways. It can happen sooner, by fewer human births- in a word by contraception. That is the humane way, the powerful option which allows all of us to deal with the problem, if we collectively choose to do so. The alternative is an increased death rate -- the way which all other creatures must suffer, through famine or disease or predation. That translated into human terms means famine or disease or war -- over oil or water or food or minerals or grazing rights or just living space. There is, alas, no third alternative of indefinite growth." The British Monarchy and related monetary-financial organizations of the empire, intend to kill, in a genocidal fashion, most of the human beings on the planet, for no other reason than they think it is their oligarchical right to do so.This is the stark reality; nothing less


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Animate


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Susan Neiman - Making Progress: Rethinking Enlightenment


Moral philosopher Susan Neiman argues that a progressive political outlook depends on a return to a robust Enlightenment.


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Panel Discussion - Food in a World Without Oil


RSA/Soil Association event - Food in a world without oil Our distinguished panel debate the various options available to us in the impending world without oil Panellists: Peter Melchett, Policy Director at the Soil Association; Tim Lang, Professor of Food Policy, City University London and Professor Nigel Halford, principal investigator at Rothamsted Research. Chair: Roger Harrabin, BBC Environmental Analyst


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Art, Design and Bad Science?


International electronic artist Daniel Brown explains the mathematical foundations of his work before an expert panel on education, including Robert Bird, learning director for Art and Design and Competence Curriculum, Oasis Academy Enfield; Dr Rhys Morgan, head of secretariat for Education for Engineering (E4E), Royal Academy of Engineering and John Miller, designer and author of the recent RSA pamphlet 'What's Wrong With DT?' Listen to the audio of the full event: www.thersa.org Download the pamphlet: What's Wrong with DT? www.thersa.org


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Evgeny Morozov - The Internet in Society: Empowering or censoring citizens?


The Internet in Society: Empowering or censoring citizens? Could the internet actually inhibit rather than empower civil society? Join Evgeny Morozov, 2009-2010 Yahoo fellow at Georgetown University, as he outlines the dramatically different ways in which the internet's potential can be utilised by citizens and regimes.


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Jeremy Hunt MP: 21st century culture - Making art matter in the 21st century


Keynote presentation: 21st century culture Making art matter in the 21st century The turbulence and change of the 21st century has thrown up some major challenges in creating the right conditions for a healthy arts and creative sector. How should we respond? How do we lower the barriers to artistic expression and civic engagement? Do we need the arts to play a bigger role in our society and democracy?


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Designing Connections: Medicine, life and art


Join Dr Ken Arnold as he talks about contemporary interactions between the arts and sciences and how humanity's core concern with health, medicine and wellbeing can be explored within a cultural context. Listen to the full audio: thersa.org/events/audio-and-past-events/2011/designing-connections-medicine,-life-and-art


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The Divided Brain and the Making of the Western World


Renowned psychiatrist and writer Iain McGilchrist explains how the 'divided brain' has profoundly altered human behaviour, culture and society.


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Biomimicry in Architecture


Architect Michael Pawlyn shows how nature offers a sourcebook of extraordinary design solutions to equip us for the challenges of building a sustainable future. Like the RSA on Facebook: www.facebook.com


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The RSA - Who We Are


In this short video about the RSA, we introduce who we are, our work, our Fellowship and our future.


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Being Wrong


Kathryn Schulz visits the RSA to present a tribute to human creativity and the way we generate and revise our beliefs about ourselves and the world.


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The Rise of Collaborative Consumption


Social innovator Rachel Botsman charts the growth of a movement that is transforming the way we consume and contribute.


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The Solitary Self


Britain's leading moral philosopher, Mary Midgley, visits the RSA to challenge the idea that we are self-directed individuals at the mercy of our 'selfish genes'


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Matthew Taylor - 21st century enlightenment. Full edit with the audience Q&A session.


In his annual lecture, Matthew Taylor explores what we mean by 21st century enlightenment, how the idea might help us meet the challenges we face today, and the role that can be played by institutions such as the RSA


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Ken Robinson - The Element


Sir Ken Robinson returns to the RSA to share new thinking on 'The Element' - the point at which natural talent meets personal passion.


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Robin Dunbar - How Many Friends Does One Person Need?


Renowned evolutionary anthropologist Professor Robin Dunbar visits the RSA to explain how the very distant past underpins all of our current behaviours, and how we can best utilise that knowledge


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Ben Bradshaw and Jeremy Hunt - The Future for the Arts?


Ben Bradshaw MP and Jeremy Hunt MP visit the RSA to set out their visions for future arts


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RDI Address 2011


Incoming RDI Master Dinah Casson looks at the changing role of designers today. Find out more about Royal Designers for Industry: www.thersa.org


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Together


Richard Sennett and Matthew Taylor discuss the rituals, pleasure and politics of co-operation. Listen to the podcast of the full event including audience Q&A: www.thersa.org Our events are made possible with the support of our Fellowship. Support us by donating or applying to become a Fellow. Donate: www.thersa.org Become a Fellow: www.thersa.org


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Renata Salecl - The Paradox of Choice


Fusing sociology, psychoanalysis and philosophy, Professor Renata Salecl shows that individual choice is rarely based on a simple rational decision with a predictable outcome.


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Eric Kaufmann - Religion, Demography and Politics in the 21st Century


Leading political thinker Eric Kaufmann, commentator Dominic Lawson and broadcaster Laurie Taylor examine the implications of the decline in liberal secularism as religious conservatism rises.


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Imagine: How creativity works


Bestselling journalist and author Jonah Lehrer shows how new research is deepening our understanding of the human imagination and considers how this new science can make us happier. Listen to the podcast of the full event including audience Q&A: www.thersa.org Our events are made possible with the support of our Fellowship. Support us by donating or applying to become a Fellow. Donate: www.thersa.org Become a Fellow: www.thersa.org


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The Future of WikiLeaks - Evgeny Morozov


In the wake of "cable-gate", Evgeny Morozov considers a future when WikiLeaks-style organisations could be useful allies of the West.


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Quiet the Mind


Acclaimed author and illustrator Matthew Johnstone reveals how simple daily practices can help us be more present, more positive, have better health and greater clarity. Listen to the podcast of the full event including audience Q&A: www.thersa.org Our events are made possible with the support of our Fellowship. Support us by donating or applying to become a Fellow. Donate: www.thersa.org Become a Fellow: www.thersa.org


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RSA Events - What Should Everyone Know?


The RSA Events team asked some friends and famous faces 'What Should Everyone Know?' Here's what they think.... How about you?


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Panel discussion - Do we still need enlightenment values?


John Keane, Nigel Warburton, Robert Rowland Smith and Matthew Taylor argue for their ideal enlightenment values for the 21st century.


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RSA Animate - Choice


In this new RSAnimate, Professor Renata Salecl explores the paralysing anxiety and dissatisfaction surrounding limitless choice. Does the freedom to be the architects of our own lives actually hinder rather than help us? Does our preoccupation with choosing and consuming actually obstruct social change? Taken from the RSA's free public events programme www.thersa.org/events


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