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Countering narratives of AI inevitability

Explore AI, creativity, and the options creators have for navigating the growing presence of artificial intelligence.
17 Jun 2026 Online via Zoom
A diverse group of people of different ages work and converse together in a cosy space filled with books, plants, and newspapers. A sign on the wall reads “Stories Connect Us”, celebrating the power of connection across generations.
Replay

Who Controls the Future?

An in-depth discussion answering the question: what happens when the future arrives pre-decided?
18 May 2026
Two hands with red-painted nails are held up against a dark background, puppet-like strings tied to each finger—an image evoking the future and A.I. shaping and controlling our actions from behind the scenes.
Feature

Age against the machine

Tania Duarte, FRSA argues that debates around artificial intelligence often frame generational differences in misleading ways. Drawing on research from her organisation, We and AI, she suggests these narratives obscure the real issue.
15 Apr 2026 Tania Duarte, FRSA
Cartoon-style image of large yellow creatures with long, bendy legs and black spots, moving through a crowd of quirky, humanoid figures near the edge of a cliff. The scene is chaotic and surreal.
Feature

Dying by design

A series of deaths linked to an online suicide forum exposed one of the darker corners of the internet – activists say it’s long past time to shine a light on the largely unregulated platforms putting young people’s mental health and, increasingly, lives at risk. Is anybody listening?
15 Apr 2026 Adele Zeynep Walton
A silhouette of a person standing outdoors at sunset, holding a glowing pink light, with colourful pixelated blocks and digital badges overlaying the image, all set against a solid light blue background.
In Conversation

In Conversation with Cory Doctorow

Cory Doctorow FRSA coined the term ‘enshittification’, the 2024 word of the year, to describe the universal experience of how technology platforms went from ‘it’ to, well… In conversation with broadcaster Stephanie Hare, he discusses how we move forward.
15 Apr 2026 Stephanie Hare
Cory Doctorow with short hair and glasses sits on light-coloured tiered steps, dressed in a dark jacket, black shirt, green corduroy trousers, and black boots, resting their head on one hand and smiling thoughtfully with a quiet energy.
Public talks

Ocean Futurisms: DSA screenings

Ocean Futurisms brings together four short films that explore the current state of our seas, and imagine possible futures – followed by a panel conversation and audience Q&A on ocean policy, climate justice, activism, interdisciplinary collaboration, storytelling and marine protection.
25 Mar 2026 RSA House, Durham Street Auditorium
Public talks

Disinformation and democracy

Join Eliot Higgins, Carole Cadwalladr and Media Revolution at RSA House for a timely discussion on disinformation, deepfakes, AI propaganda, and the future of democracy.
26 Feb 2026 RSA House and online via YouTube
Blog

Designing life: the dawn of artificial evolution

AI and synthetic genomics are making it possible to design new species from scratch. This generative biology revolution could eradicate disease and extend the human lifespan – but it also raises profound questions about human nature, ethics and our responsibility to safeguard the future. 
30 Jan 2026 Adrian Woolfson