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RSA Events episodes

December 13, 2019 2019: Review of the Year
As we near the end of 2019, a panel of commentators gathers to reflect on the forgotten moments that have shaped a year consumed by politics.
This event was recorded live at the RSA on Thursday 12th December 2019. Discover more about this event here: https://www.thersa.org/events/2019/092/2019-review-of-the-year
1 hr
December 13, 2019 How Societies Find the Power to Change
Social innovation pioneer Geoff Mulgan argues that we need new solutions designed to meet social needs if we’re to solve our most urgent global challenges.
This event was recorded live at the RSA on Tuesday 10th December 2019. Discover more about this event here:
https://www.thersa.org/events/2019/092/how-societies-find-the-power-to-change
57 min
December 11, 2019 How DNA Makes Us Who We Are
Behavioural geneticist Robert Plomin argues that the DNA revolution has profound implications for parenting and education. If so, how should we respond?
This event was recorded live at the RSA on Thursday 5th December 2019. Discover more about this event here:
https://www.thersa.org/events/2019/092/how-dna-makes-us-who-we-are
1 hr 3 min
December 06, 2019 A Social Movement for the Common Good
Changemaker Paul Sinton-Hewitt tells the story of parkrun, the uniquely accessible and social initiative which has opened the possibility of wellbeing and social cohesion to all.
This event was recorded live at the RSA on Tuesday 3rd December 2019. Discover more about this event here: https://www.thersa.org/events/2019/092/a-social-movement-for-the-common-good
1 hr 5 min
December 06, 2019 ‘Don’t Forget the Magic’
Mark Major RDI, incoming Master of the RDI Faculty, will give the 2019 Address on the way in which his experience of illuminating public space has helped him develop some key principles for successful design leadership and excellence.
This event was recorded live at the RSA on Thursday 28th November 2019. Discover more about this event here: https://www.thersa.org/events/2019/11/dont-forget-the-magic
1 hr 4 min
December 02, 2019 The Story of Us
A fresh look at how we humans have evolved and remade the world around us. What’s our next chapter? With science writer Gaia Vince.
This event was recorded live at the RSA on Thursday 28th November 2019. Discover more about this event here: https://www.thersa.org/events/2019/11/the-story-of-us
1 hr 1 min
December 02, 2019 How Big Tech Betrayed Us
How did internet companies take over the world? Economic analyst Rana Foroohar explores how we can challenge the power of the tech giants.
This event was recorded live at the RSA on Thursday 21st November 2019. Discover more about this event here: https://www.thersa.org/events/2019/11/how-big-tech-betrayed-us
59 min
November 22, 2019 An Age of Insecurity
In his annual Chief Executive’s Lecture, Matthew Taylor will discuss the scale and nature of economic insecurity today and collective solutions to confront it.
This event was recorded live at the RSA on Friday 22nd November 2019. Discover more about this event here: https://www.thersa.org/events/2019/11/an-age-of-insecurity
1 hr 13 min
November 19, 2019 Women Vs Capitalism
A clarion call from economist Vicky Pryce to radically reform our economic system so that it stops failing women.
This event was recorded live at the RSA on Thursday 14th November 2019. Discover more about this event here:
https://www.thersa.org/events/2019/11/women-vs-capitalism
58 min
November 14, 2019 A Survival Guide to Social Media
What is the emotional impact of living our lives online? Model and writer Naomi Shimada explores how social media is changing everything.
This event was recorded live at the RSA on Thursday 7th November 2019. Discover more about this event here: https://www.thersa.org/events/2019/11/a-survival-guide-to-social-media
58 min