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Raoul Martinez on The Myth of Responsibility

Are we wholly responsible for our actions? We don’t choose our brains, our genetic inheritance, our circumstances – so how much control do we really have over our lives? Philosopher Raoul Martinez argues that no one is truly blameworthy.
8 Dec 2017
Illustration shows a game wheel labeled with "inequality" and one "luck 'n' riches" segment. People in stylized clothing, resembling different professions, stand around. The background is orange.
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Issue 4 2017

In this issue, we discuss the issues that arise from various forms of consumption, with contributions from Sue Pritchard, Professor David Nutt and author Jeffrey Boakye.
6 Dec 2017
A purple balloon shaped like a beetroot with green leaves on a light green background.
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Issue 3 2017

In this issue we offer a vision for the future of schooling, with contributions from Julian Astle, Amanda Spielman and Dylan Wiliam.
26 Nov 2017
A 3D silhouette of a woman cut out from the pages of an open book, casting a shadow on the text beneath. The intricate design contrasts with the flat pages, emphasizing depth and creativity.
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Simon Sinek on Intensity vs Consistency

Why do workplaces always go for quick wins and flashy paint jobs over steady, consistent change? Watch this witty extract from Simon Sinek’s acclaimed RSA talk on organisational culture.
11 Oct 2017
Cartoon of a muscular figure in pink lifting dumbbells, while a slim, expressionless figure in blue observes. The background is off-white, creating contrast between the two characters.
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Issue 2 2017

Dan Gardner explains how we can improve forecasting; Lisa Nandy MP and Nus Ghani MP discuss the future of British politics; journalist John Harris explores what brings pop stars and politicians together.
19 Sep 2017
A seamless pattern of pink chevrons on a white background creates a zigzag effect. The design forms a visually stimulating and symmetrical pattern with alternating light and dark pink shades, giving a sense of motion.
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From design thinking to systems change: how to invest in innovation for social impact

Design methods have reached far beyond the traditional confines of product creation, and are now deployed to create new services, policies, business models, governance structures and more. This disruptiveness has reinvented how these sectors approach innovation – ushering in an embrace of multiple possible solutions, creative responses and human centred processes.
25 Jul 2017
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Issue 1 2017

Ian Burbidge explores a different approach to public sector reform and Gus O-Donnell explains that policy based on wellbeing unlocks efficiency.
31 May 2017
Hourglass sculpture with a seated elderly woman on top, and three people, including one with a cane, interacting on the bottom. The scene is crafted from sand against a light blue background.
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Jonathan Haidt on Why We’re Convinced We’re Right

Renowned social psychologist Jonathan Haidt shares a shocking personal example of confirmation bias on social media, and shows just how vital it is for us to open up and absorb ideas from across the political spectrum.
30 May 2017
Illustration featuring abstract faces on a wooden board. Text in the center reads "REPUBLICAN MAN EATS A SWAN." Tabs labeled "WOR," "PATRICIA," and "PICS" protrude from the board, all set against a muted purple background.