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Issue 4 2016

Ryan Avent on automation, Alain de Botton on capitalism and R Douglas Fields explains how rage overrides reason.
1 Mar 2017
A name tag labeled "Mark Alderson Crew Trainer, Here to Help" is displayed under a glass dome on a lit white pedestal against a gray background.
Animations

Simon Sinek on Millennials

Sensational leadership guru Simon Sinek argues the case for the much-maligned millennial generation, and suggests ways we can harness their unique abilities for the common good.
28 Feb 2017
Illustration of three people sitting. One rests their head on a hand, the second person holds a phone, and the third person is holding a cigarette. The style is sketch-like with muted colors.
Blog

The industry of the future: care

Anthony Painter asks what a social mission driven industrial policy would look like – starting with care.
16 Feb 2017 Anthony Painter
A pair of fluffy, cream-colored slippers is placed side by side on a turquoise background. The slippers have a soft, cozy texture.
Blog

What is artificial intelligence anyway?

Artificial intelligence could be the most important innovation of the 21st century. But does anyone really know what it means?
15 Dec 2016 Benedict Dellot
Illustration of a tree with branches and leaves depicted as circuit patterns. The tree is divided into two halves, one in green shades and the other in blue-green shades, growing from circuit-like roots against a dark background.
Past RSA Journals

Issue 3 2016

Stephanie Flanders writes on creating growth that benefits everyone and Uffe Elbaek urges us to reset our thinking on society and politics.
1 Dec 2016
A series of translucent glass panes, each featuring a partial image of a tree, are layered and arranged in a staggered formation. The background is a gradient of soft greens and blues, giving a serene and abstract effect.
Animations

David Brooks on Character in the Selfie Age

New York Times columnist David Brooks argues that meaning and moral value are losing out in a world of ‘me me me’. A witty and powerful look at how we can improve ourselves in the ways that really matter.
23 Nov 2016
Illustration of a white figure floating in a black space surrounded by a computer monitor, mouse, and smartphone. Wires connect the devices, adding movement to the scene, suggesting a digital landscape exploration.
Animations

David Graeber on the Value of Work

In this short animation David Graeber investigates the philosophical underpinnings of employment, and calls for a reformulation of what work should be.
11 Oct 2016
Illustration of people walking inside a large, intricate machine with gears and pipes against a red background. The machine has various mechanical components like levers and dials. The figures are small and silhouetted in black.
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What is Universal Basic Income?

Everyone’s talking about a ‘citizen’s income’ or ‘basic income’, but what on earth is it? Watch this short explainer video for a quick rundown of the basics.
15 Sep 2016
Illustration depicting Universal Basic Income concepts. It contrasts insecurity in life and work with the stability of basic income. Includes global map, automation, expiry dates, and graphs highlighting societal changes. Caption: "Are you ready to join the movement?.
Past RSA Journals

Issue 2 2016

Rachel O’Brien sets the stage for rethinking prisons; Sir Richard Branson talks drugs and second chances and Manuel Eisner asks what we can learn from the history of violent crime.
17 Aug 2016
Illustration of a theater stage with a brick facade, featuring two tall side towers and an ornate triangular pediment. Inside, people perform various activities against a backdrop resembling a prison setting, with barred windows and a cell door.
Animations

Economics Is For Everyone!

Ha-Joon Chang explains why every single person can and SHOULD get their head around basic economics. He pulls back the curtain on the often mystifying language of derivatives and quantitative easing, and explains how easily economic myths and assumptions become gospel.
15 Jul 2016
A complex infographic featuring caricatures and symbols discussing economics, social structures, and media. Illustrations include a pyramid, crossed-out faces, charts, and a newspaper headline. Predominantly uses red and black colors.