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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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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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RSA Animate – The Empathic Civilisation

In this lively animation, Jeremy Rifkin investigates the evolution of empathy and the profound ways that it has shaped our development and our society.
10 May 2010
Illustration of the text "Jeremy Rifkin The Empathic Civilisation" in bold, playful letters. A cartoon drawing of a man with glasses is next to a building with a speech bubble saying, "I feel your pain.