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The social distance between us

Those in power are often at arm’s length from the problems they are in charge of solving – is this why social inequality remains so entrenched? Writer and rapper Darren McGarvey explores the social remoteness underpinning our failing systems, and what it would take to do better.
30 Jun 2022
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Public talks

Levelling up – where next?

Join RSA chief executive Andy Haldane at RSA House, where he will examine how this ambitious national vision and mission can be made real for people and places in every part of the UK.
05 Apr 2022
Two people walking towards separate ladders on a teal background. One ladder has many rungs, while the other has only a few near the top. Shadows are cast on the ground.
Online

How we rebuild in the wake of disaster

How do we heal when the worst happens? Disaster response expert Lucy Easthope joins former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams to share stories of human resilience and compassion in the face of catastrophe.
28 Apr 2022
A person wearing blue medical scrubs gently holds the hand of an older individual, conveying a sense of care and support. Both are seated against a soft, neutral background.
Online

Shame and power in the age of humiliation

Who profits from shame as a tool of repression and control? Mathematician Cathy O’Neil reveals what powers the shame machine, and how we can fight back.
31 Mar 2022
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Online

From consumer to citizen – changing the narrative

Jon Alexander, author of Citizens, considers how to shape a citizen-led society and outlines how this shift could transform our communities, organisations, and nations for the better.
17 Mar 2022
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Feature

Belonging

What does it take to transform a neighbourhood into a community?
5 Apr 2023 Nicola Bacon
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Last Word

Home

When Suad Aldarra, Writer and Data Scientist, was uprooted to Ireland in 2014, she wasn’t sure what to expect.
5 Apr 2023 Suad Aldarra
An airline ticket-style design with the word "HOME" prominently displayed. Below, it reads "by Suad Aldarra" with an airplane icon and barcode at the bottom, suggesting a theme of travel or journey.
Lead Feature

Prediction Fiction

A futurist-novelist explains how strategic forecasting helps build better tomorrows by facing the truths of today
29 Mar 2023 Madeline Ashby
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