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Together
2nd Feb 2012
Richard Sennett and Matthew Taylor discuss the rituals, pleasure and politics of co-operation.
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The End of Satisfactory Schools
2nd Feb 2012
In the wake of recent changes to the schools rating system, Sir Michael Wilshaw, Ofsted chief inspector joins Professor Becky Francis, RSA director of education to discuss how more schools can be helped to improve.
Suggested hashtag for Twitter: #RSAschools
Religion for Atheists
26th Jan 2012
Moving on from the stale and unproductive atheists vs. believers debate, renowned philosopher Alain de Botton argues for a more helpful and progressive alternative.
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RSA Jobs Summit
24th Jan 2012
The RSA’s Jobs Summit will provide a powerful snapshot of the issues we must face if we are not indefinitely to consign millions of people to the margins of the labour market.
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Four Thought
23rd Jan 2012
Join our live audience and be part of Radio 4’s exciting new talks strand - Four Thought - where speakers including Robin Gorna, Gordon Bridgeri and Bali Rai air their latest thinking on the ideas, interests and passions that affect our culture and society.
Willpower: Self-control, decision fatigue, and energy
23rd Jan 2012
One of the world’s most esteemed psychologists, Roy F Baumeister visits the RSA to explain why willpower and self-control is one of the most important aspects of individual and societal wellbeing.
Suggested hashtag for Twitter: #RSAwillpower
The Optimism Bias
19th Jan 2012
Acclaimed neuroscientist Tali Sharot visits the RSA to explain the biological bias of optimism, and its effect on our lives and societies.
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Green Philosophy
18th Jan 2012
Writer and philosopher Roger Scruton argues that conservatism is far better suited to tackle environmental problems than either liberalism or socialism. See what people said on Twitter: #RSAScruton
Out of Sight, Out of Mind
17th Jan 2012
After 25 years’ service as a prison governor and inspector, John Podmore provides an insider’s account of what is wrong with Britain’s prison service, and offers practical solutions for a better system. See what people said on Twitter: #RSAprisons
Women And Work: Having it all or doing it all?
12th Jan 2012
FT columnist Mrs Moneypenny distils a lifetime’s experience of running businesses and shaping careers into original, practical advice for working women. See what people said on Twitter: #RSAmoneypenny
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