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Issue 4 2014

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.
1 Jan 2015
Cover of the RSA Journal, Issue 4, 2014. Features a pair of ornate scissors cutting through polished marble. The text reads "A new policy toolkit" with articles by Cass Sunstein and Fauna Monte.
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John Lloyd on Knowledge

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.
18 Nov 2014
A collage-style illustration of a person's head, with the top open. Inside, colorful geometric shapes and clouds emerge, with "BOOM!" in yellow text above. The background is a blue grid pattern.
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Issue 3 2014

Our future working lives will be characterized by empowerment, flexibility and collaboration, according to Lynda Gratton who explores the changing dynamics of work.
13 Nov 2014
A modern magazine cover titled "RSA Journal Issue 3 2014" with a yellow background. It features a decorative structure with floral designs and office furniture. The text highlights articles by various authors on work-related topics.
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Matthew Taylor on The Power to Create

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.
24 Sep 2014
Illustration of three abstract human figures standing on a podium with laurel branches on either side. A long document is displayed in front, and smaller figures with orange gear symbols on chests stand below. Blue background.
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Issue 2 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.
29 Jul 2014
Cover of an RSA journal featuring a stylized dandelion made of keys on stems. Text includes "The power to create" and topics like economy transformation and resistance to change. The background is a gradient of light brown to beige.
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Jody Williams on Activism

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.
27 May 2014
An animated character with red spiky hair, wearing a yellow shirt with a peace symbol, blue shorts, and goggles, stands in a forest setting with green trees and foliage. The character has a lightning bolt on the forehead.
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Dan Pink on Persuasion

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.
28 Apr 2014
A cartoon depicts a man posting a sign on a wall that reads "Death of a Salesman" by Arthur Miller. The man comments, "Like it or not...we're all in sales now!" A small car and a surprised person are in the background.
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Kate Raworth on Growth

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.
25 Mar 2014
A grid of nine colorful squares depicts various activities: a parent with child, people walking, a child swinging, a bar chart with a dollar sign, a person biking, someone in a wheelchair, a person playing guitar, and a child petting a dog.
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Michael Pollan on Cooking

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.
14 Jan 2014
Illustration of a chef with a tall hat labeled "Food Corp" holding a can of salt and a tub of fat, pouring them into a pot. The background features a simple kitchen setting with shelves and kitchenware.
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Issue 1 2014

In this issue, we look at the need to rearrange the organisations that shape our lives.
1 Jan 2014
Cover of RSA Journal, Issue 1, 2014. Features an abstract design of interlocking pink and blue chairs casting long shadows. Title reads "Rearranging organisations." Subtext mentions Nadine Bonda and Jan Dodgsja.