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Past RSA Journals

Issue 2 2015

9 Aug 2015

In this issue we take a look at the future economy. Gar Alperovitz argues that capitalist’s pendulum must swing from corporations to communities, whilst Mariana Mazzucato encourages the emergence of state-led innovation.

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Issue 1 2015

29 Mar 2015

In this issue the RSA seeks to celebrate design’s new-found status not just as a profession but as a deeper way of thinking about the world.

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Brené Brown on Blame

3 Feb 2015

You are probably a bit of a blamer – most of us are. But why should we give it up? Inspirational thinker Brené Brown considers why we blame others, how it sabotages our relationships, and why we desperately need to move beyond this toxic behaviour.

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Issue 4 2014

1 Jan 2015

This edition of the RSA Journal suggests that we need to spend less time rehearsing the finer details of which policies work and more asking whether the policymaking process is working and exploring potential new approaches.

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John Lloyd on Knowledge

18 Nov 2014

What should we teach our children, and what important information should all adults have at their disposal? Legendary QI producer John Lloyd turns his curiosity to knowledge itself, and questions whether intelligence is really all it’s cracked up to be.

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Issue 3 2014

13 Nov 2014

Our future working lives will be characterized by empowerment, flexibility and collaboration, according to Lynda Gratton who explores the changing dynamics of work.

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Matthew Taylor on The Power to Create

24 Sep 2014

The 21st century presents us with huge challenges. How can we empower people to be active participants in creating a world we want to live in? Matthew Taylor, chief executive of the RSA, offers a vision for the future – a world where every individual has the freedom and opportunity to develop their unique capabilities to the full.

Past RSA Journals

Issue 2 2014

29 Jul 2014

We need to untap people’s power to create solutions. Adam Lent argues this means making the most of the technologies and methods that are transforming our economy.

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Jody Williams on Activism

27 May 2014

What if you really could change the world? Jody Williams, Nobel Peace Prize winner, firmly believes that each and every one of us can and should contribute to creating a better world. In this empowering RSA Short Jody explains why it is so important to strive to make a difference.

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Dan Pink on Persuasion

28 Apr 2014

Bestselling author Dan Pink shows us how to influence others more effectively; it’s as simple as A-B-C. Whether we’re employees pitching to our bosses, parents and teachers cajoling kids, or politicians presenting new policies, we can all improve the way we persuade others.