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Winners Take All | Anand Giridharadas

Anand Giridharadas urges us to be sceptical of “win-win” approaches to social change that favour the interests of the global elite and do little to tackle the root causes of systemic injustice and inequality.
18 Dec 2019
Illustration of a building resembling the U.S. Capitol with a target on its dome. Figures on either side hold signs about social change and dialogue. "WIN WIN" is written at the center, with "MINIMATE" and RSA logo on the left.
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The Tyranny of Merit | Michael Sandel

In this powerful new RSA Minimate, Michael Sandel confronts our age of stalling social mobility and entrenched inequality, and asks: what will it take to meet one of the biggest political challenges of our time?
24 May 2019
Illustrated graphic featuring snakes, ladders, dice, and people symbolizing a discussion on meritocracy by Michael Sandel. Images represent themes like opportunity, fate, dignity, and meritocratic hubris, with labeled sections indicating winners and losers.
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The Truth About Algorithms | Cathy O’Neil

We often think that algorithms are objective and fair, but they’re built to serve the people who create them – how can we make sure that the process of building algorithms is ethical?
17 Oct 2018
Illustration of hands holding binoculars with eyes peering through the lenses. The binoculars and background are in vibrant colors, including red, blue, and green, creating a pop art style.
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Sleep or Die | Matthew Walker

Introducing RSA Minimates – little sister of the RSA Animates you know and love! In our first ever RSA Minimate bestselling author and sleep scientist Matthew Walker argues that we are sleepwalking into the greatest public health crisis of our time.
20 Jul 2018
Cartoon illustration of a person in striped pajamas sleeping on a bed with an alarm clock. Text reads "I NEED AT LEAST 8 HRS" and "LAZY" with a red arrow. Various illustrations highlight sleep-related themes, including gravestones, a brain, and cityscape.
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Raoul Martinez on The Myth of Responsibility

Are we wholly responsible for our actions? We don’t choose our brains, our genetic inheritance, our circumstances – so how much control do we really have over our lives? Philosopher Raoul Martinez argues that no one is truly blameworthy.
8 Dec 2017
Illustration shows a game wheel labeled with "inequality" and one "luck 'n' riches" segment. People in stylized clothing, resembling different professions, stand around. The background is orange.
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Simon Sinek on Intensity vs Consistency

Why do workplaces always go for quick wins and flashy paint jobs over steady, consistent change? Watch this witty extract from Simon Sinek’s acclaimed RSA talk on organisational culture.
11 Oct 2017
Cartoon of a muscular figure in pink lifting dumbbells, while a slim, expressionless figure in blue observes. The background is off-white, creating contrast between the two characters.
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Jonathan Haidt on Why We’re Convinced We’re Right

Renowned social psychologist Jonathan Haidt shares a shocking personal example of confirmation bias on social media, and shows just how vital it is for us to open up and absorb ideas from across the political spectrum.
30 May 2017
Illustration featuring abstract faces on a wooden board. Text in the center reads "REPUBLICAN MAN EATS A SWAN." Tabs labeled "WOR," "PATRICIA," and "PICS" protrude from the board, all set against a muted purple background.
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Simon Sinek on Millennials

Sensational leadership guru Simon Sinek argues the case for the much-maligned millennial generation, and suggests ways we can harness their unique abilities for the common good.
28 Feb 2017
Illustration of three people sitting. One rests their head on a hand, the second person holds a phone, and the third person is holding a cigarette. The style is sketch-like with muted colors.