Our Histories

Drawing on ethnographic research into laboratory animals and those who look after them, Dr Carrie Friese’s new book, A Mouse in a Cage, proposes a different way of viewing, and valuing, care work.

In this lecture, Padmashree Gehl Sampath compares the trajectories of two critical technology-driven sectors, pharmaceuticals and artificial intelligence

To talk about social media and politics, and how AI can help spread – or tackle – disinformation, the Phelan US Centre spoke to Dr Josephine Lukito, Assistant Professor at the University of Texas at Austin’s School of Journalism and Media.

Join us for this lecture by New York Times bestselling author and Harvard academic Cass R Sunstein.

The CEOs of Britain's largest companies wield immense power, but we know very little about them. How did they get to the top? Why do they have so much power? Are they really worth that exorbitant salary?

This event will examine how a second Trump administration might reshape U.S.-Iran relations and regional security—whether through renewed maximum pressure, diplomatic engagement, or military action to contain Iran’s nuclear and military ambitions.

Join us in welcoming back to LSE, economist Deirdre Nansen McCloskey who will deliver this special lecture.

This video breaks down the Southport riots of 2024 - exposing fake AI images, anti-Muslim conspiracies and the real-world violence sparked by viral false visuals.

As the UK economy struggles along while the US seems destined for chaos, evaluating why we’re getting poorer has never seemed more relevant.

Ahead of our 10 year anniversary in 2026, and after more than 140 episodes speaking to academic experts on topics from across the social sciences, we'd like to find out what you think about the podcast with a listener survey.