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Faking it

Navigating the new era of generative AI may be the most critical challenge to democracy yet.
23 Jun 2023 Nina Schick
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Feature

Out of business

How a ‘big myth’ sold the American people on the magic of the marketplace.
23 Jun 2023 Naomi Oreskes, Erik M Conway
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Blog

Comment at the RSA: coming full Circle

The RSA has launched a Comment ‘space’ on its Circle community platform as it moves to a Circle-first approach for comment articles authored by Fellows.
19 Jun 2023 Mike Thatcher
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Feature

The economics of Citizen Smith

RSA CEO Andy Haldane discusses whether Citizen Smith’s time has now come as the ‘power to the people’ rallying cry is embraced by the UK’s two main political parties.
16 Jun 2023 Andy Haldane
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In Conversation

In conversation with Tracy Brabin

Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin talks to RSA Chief Executive Andy Haldane about the power of the creative industries in boosting economic growth.
15 Jun 2023 Andy Haldane
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Blog

Creating the future of the city

Creativity can help solve some problems of city life while tackling climate change. UK Urban Futures Commissioner, Polly Mackenzie, writes the first in a series of blogs for our intervention.
14 Jun 2023 Polly Mackenzie
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Blog

Unlocking the potential of cities

Explore how the UK Urban Futures Commission’s systemic approach provides insights that can help unlock the potential of the UK’s cities.
12 Jun 2023 Tom Stratton FRSA
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Comment

AI: a game-changer in sustainability

AI is propelling us to a more sustainable future. There are hurdles to overcome but the benefits far outweigh the challenges, argues Jayendran Gopalsami.
9 Jun 2023 Jayendran Gospalsami
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Blog

Enabling business regeneration

Nurturing the right workforce capabilities is critical for businesses to build their capacity to purposefully transform, adapt and respond positively to a complex world.
31 May 2023 Andy Thornton, Jahnvi Singh
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