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Back from the Brink
18th Mar 2010

As we approach the election, political journalist Peter Snowdon assesses the decline and renaissance of the Conservative Party. #rsasnowdon Thursday 18 March, 1pm

Hands in the air

The Empathic Civilisation
15th Mar 2010

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. #rsaempathy Monday 15 March, 6pm

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The Equality Gap
11th Mar 2010

Join Kate Banyard, Deb Leary OBE and Dr Nina Power as they discuss one of the most pressing social justice issues in the UK today. #rsaequality. Thursday 11 March, 1pm

Robin Hood Tax mask

The Robin Hood Tax: Turning a crisis for the banks into an opportunity for the world
9th Mar 2010

Professor Jeffrey Sachs is joined by an expert panel to discuss how the Robin Hood Tax can help us strengthen public services in the UK and reduce poverty overseas. #RHT Watch this event live online. Tuesday 9 March, 10am

Born Again

Reason, Fiction and Faith: Are any of the arguments for the existence of God any good?
5th Mar 2010

Philosophical novelist Rebecca Goldstein and cognitive theorist Steven Pinker “in conversation” on literature, science and religion. #rsagoldstein Watch this event live online. Friday 5 March, 1pm

Glasses

Visions of the Good Society
4th Mar 2010

W.G. Runciman re-examines three classics of Western political thought, and asks: how accurate are their assumptions about human motivation and action? #rsarepublic Thursday 4 March, 1pm

Social networks via Flickr by 10ch

Connected: The amazing power of social networks and how they shape our lives
25th Feb 2010

Nicholas Christakis turns the notion of the self-directed individual on its head, and shows us the extraordinary power of social networks. Watch this event live online. #rsaconnected Thursday 25 February, 6pm

Shoes and tie

The 21 Hour Society
25th Feb 2010

Join Andrew Simms, Anna Coote and a panel of experts as they ask: will a 21 hour working week solve all of society’s ills? #rsa21hour Thursday 25 February, 1pm

Garden forks and spades via Flickr by edmittance

Is Prosperity Without Growth Possible?
24th Feb 2010

Professor Tim Jackson, Professor Avner Offer and Paul Ormerod debate whether we should consider shifting from strongly growth-focused economic norms to a new and broader definition of prosperity and progress. #rsaprosperity Wednesday 24 February, 6pm.

Friends via Flickr by JDConway

RSA Thursday - How Many Friends Does One Person Need?
18th Feb 2010

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. Thursday 18th February, 1pm

Justice via Flickr by John Linwood

The Rule of Law
11th Feb 2010

One of the most influential judges of the 20th century, former Master of the Rolls, Lord Bingham makes the case for the rule of law as the foundation of a fair and just society. #rsalaw Thursday 11 February, 1pm

Image via Flickr by UKParliament

Live at the RSA - Do we get the politics we deserve?
10th Feb 2010

A high-profile panel debates whether or not we get the politics we deserve. Broadcast live from the RSA on LBC radio 97.3FM.Wednesday 10 February, 8pm