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Can a universal basic income support mental health?

Can a universal basic income improve the health and wellbeing of everyone? Our team builds on the finds of our 2022 UBI report in this blog.
21 Oct 2022 Hannah Webster, Riley Thorold, James Morrison
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What are robots thinking?

As robots take on ever more human tasks and make more decisions on their own, we need to examine and question how they are making their choices. Robot psychology could be the bridge between AI and ethical decision-making.
12 Oct 2022 Sylvester Kaczmarek
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Four-day week: the social benefits

Lianna Etkind, RSA Central Fellowship Areas and Engagement Manager, explores the social benefits of the four-day week and calls for more participation to create the future of work.
28 Sep 2022 Lianna Etkind
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Innovation in the bag

Sarah Collins explores how sustainable change must be locally led and supported by collaboration between aid agencies and business.
27 Sep 2022 Sarah Collins
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Honest labour

With many workers pushing for their companies to have a positive impact on the biggest issues society faces, McNamee explores what workers need to maximise their collective power.
27 Sep 2022 Emmet McNamee
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Culture unpacked

Maria Silina poses the question, Who gains when cultural organisations claim ‘neutrality’?
26 Sep 2022 Maria Silina
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Last word: brand

What lies beneath the surface in a world awash with logos?
26 Sep 2022 Sairah Ashman
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In conversation with Francis Fukuyama

Andy Haldane interviews US political theorist Francis Fukuyama, of The End of History fame. Fukuyama argues that classical liberalism has been contorted by factions both on the populist right and left.
26 Sep 2022 Andy Haldane
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Good Work Guild

An RSA project, Good Work Guild, reimagines the medieval guild as a tool for inspiration and innovation.
26 Sep 2022 Adanna Shallowe
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