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Past RSA Journals

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.
Past RSA Journals

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.
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Kate Raworth on Growth

25 Mar 2014
Our politicians are hung up on keeping the growth curve rising. But does GDP really tell us all we need to know about a country’s wealth and well-being? In this new RSA Short, Kate Raworth makes a powerful argument to look beyond economic growth alone for a true measure of prosperity and progress.
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Michael Pollan on Cooking

14 Jan 2014
Can you really have your cake and eat it? According to Michael Pollan, you can. In this fun RSA Short, Pollan explains how to eat well by following one simple rule without the need for fad diets or deprivation.