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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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Brené Brown on Empathy

What is the best way to ease someone’s pain and suffering? In this beautifully animated RSA Short, Dr Brené Brown reminds us that we can only create a genuine empathic connection if we are brave enough to really get in touch with our own fragilities.
10 Dec 2013
A cartoon bear and fox stand under rain clouds indoors. The bear, wearing a brown shirt, looks down at the fox, who is wearing a light blue shirt. A ladder is in the background, and an audio switch is visible between them.
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RSA Animate – Re-Imagining Work

Dave Coplin imagines what might be possible if more organisations embraced the empowering potential of technology and encouraged a truly open working culture
25 Sep 2013
Illustration of a person with a laptop, overwhelmed and tangled in cables. Beside them, text reads: "Dave Coplin - Re-Imagining Work Shifts in the Digital Revolution.
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Ken Robinson on Finding Your Element

In this RSA Shorts video, Sir Ken Robinson argues that education, organisations and communities need to be built on a model of diversity rather than conformity, so that every individual is able to discover and develop their unique talents and abilities.
9 Jul 2013
A sketchbook page titled "Management" features columns made from colorful stacks of objects. Surrounding the sketchbook are art supplies, jewelry, a camera, and trinkets. A hand holds a paintbrush, adding to the illustration.
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The Body Economic

David Stuckler, university lecturer in Sociology at Cambridge University and author of The Body Economic: Why Austerity Kills
22 May 2013
A man with glasses and a beard is speaking at an event. He is wearing a suit and orange tie. Behind him is a background with the text "RSA 21st century".
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RSA Animate – The Power of Outrospection

Introspection is out, and outrospection is in. Philosopher and author Roman Krznaric explains how we can help drive social change by stepping outside ourselves.
3 Dec 2012
Illustration of a man sitting and reading, with the text "Roman Krznaric Outrospection" above. A speech bubble says, "The 20th century I see as the age of introspection." The style is simple and cartoon-like.
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Jonah Lehrer on Brainstorming

Jonah Lehrer explores whether brainstorming is a technique that extracts the best out of people or if it’s a method that suppresses creativity.
22 Oct 2012
A collage featuring a head with glasses and a yellow paper crown. The head appears beneath a red thumbtack, set against a purple background. Parts of the head seem animated or fragmented, adding a dynamic effect.