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Sapling via Flickr by scragz

The Hidden Wealth of Nations
8th Feb 2010

David Halpern and Matthew Taylor discuss what is happening in contemporary societies - from value change to the changing role of governments - and suggest what policymakers and citizens can do about it. #rsanations Monday 8 February, 6pm

Via Flickr by clevercupcakes

The Importance of Inclusion to the London 2012 legacy
4th Feb 2010

Nobel Peace Laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu visits the RSA to give the LOCOG inaugural diversity and inclusion address. Thursday 4 February, 6pm,

Money - Queen's Head

Whoops!
4th Feb 2010

John Lanchester attempts to unravel the head-spinning implications of the economic crisis, and to explain why everyone owes everyone and no-one can pay. #rsawhoops Thursday 4 February, 1pm

via Flickr by rosscrawford1

The Pinch: How the baby boomers stole their children's future - and how they can give it back
3rd Feb 2010

David Willetts MP asks: will the baby boomers be willing to make the sacrifices necessary to address the problem of intergenerational unfairness? #rsaboomer Wednesday 3 February, 6pm

Power via Flickr by Roo Reynolds

You Are Not A Gadget
1st Feb 2010

Join digital guru Jaron Lanier as he delivers a call to arms against digital collectivism and proposes more productive ways technology might interact with our culture. #rsalanier. Monday 1 February, 6pm

I say a little prayer via Flickr by tochis

The Art of Meditation
1st Feb 2010

“The world’s happiest man" philosopher Matthieu Ricard explains how we can train our minds in habits of well-being. #rsameditation Monday 1 February, 1pm

Light up the web

Can Online Markets Tackle Poverty?
28th Jan 2010

James Purnell MP joins Wingham Rowan to ask how can we use online markets more effectively to ensure we create value and opportunity for the low-paid and unemployed? #rsaemarkets Thursday 28 January, 1pm

Traffic lights via Flickr by Roo Reynolds

Drive: The surprising truth about what motivates us
27th Jan 2010

Daniel H Pink shows us how we can embrace his innovative approach to the science of motivation. #rsapink. You can watch this event live online. Wednesday 27 January, 6pm

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A National Victims' Service
27th Jan 2010

Justice Secretary Jack Straw visits the RSA to talk about reform in the criminal justice system and to launch the first ever National Victims' Service. #rsajustice Wednesday 27 January, 9.30am

Yet Another Eye

The Anatomy of an Action: self and responsibility after neuroscience
25th Jan 2010

Is free will an illusion? Join Patrick Haggard and our expert panel for a special event to debate the profound implications of the classic Libet experiment. #rsalibet Monday 25 January, 6pm

Glass of water

Is the Bright Side the Right Side?
21st Jan 2010

Join Laurence Shorter and Ariel Leve as they ask whether a strongly optimistic outlook is the key to a resilient, productive society? Or whether we need a pinch of pessimism to stir us into action? #rsaoptimism Thursday 21 January, 1pm

Dadar Boy via Flickr by Meanest Indian

The Slumdog Children of Mumbai
20th Jan 2010

Join us for this exclusive screening from Channel 4’s Dispatches, which depicts the infinite resilience of the street children of Mumbai. #rsascreens. Wednesday 20 January, 6.30pm