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Big Data, Small Government?

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21 Mar 2013

RSA House, London

Tech sociologist Evgeny Morozov examines the risks and limitations of the “solutionism” of the smart future, where the temptation to enrol technology companies rather than governments in solving all of the world's greatest problems will only increase.
Networks of Outrage and Hope

RSA Event

20 Mar 2013

RSA House, London

Leading sociologist Manuel Castells examines new social movements, new forms of change and political democracy in the global network society.
RSA / Arts Council England Event

RSA Event

20 Mar 2013

RSA House, London

Sir Peter Bazalgette delivers his inaugural lecture as Chair of Arts Council England, launching a new partnership with the RSA, aimed at exploring ideas for a new political economy for arts and culture in England.
Design and Society

RSA Event

18 Mar 2013

RSA House, London

In the inaugural RSA Tindale Lecture, Alice Rawsthorn, leading design critic and author of the forthcoming book "Hello World: Where Design Meets Life", explores the powerful and pervasive influence of design in our lives – and addresses design’s social responsibilities.
Common Humanity: Making 'us vs. them' history

RSA Event

14 Mar 2013

RSA House, London

Sir David Cannadine, one of Britain’s most distinguished historians visits the RSA to provide a new paradigm for historical understanding that emphasises our commonalities, rather than our differences.
Extremes

RSA Event

14 Mar 2013

RSA House, London

Pioneering medical scientist Dr Kevin Fong shows how our exploration of the physical world has run in parallel with advances in our understanding of the human body’s capacities and limits. But can human exploration go much further?
Feeding Frenzy

RSA Event

07 Mar 2013

RSA House, London

Sustainability expert Paul McMahon considers price spikes, market manipulation, land grabs and the race to control food supplies, and asks - can we feed a world of nine billion… and at what cost?
The Silence of Animals: On progress and other modern myths

RSA Event

04 Mar 2013

RSA House, London

John Gray, one of Britain's most provocative and stimulating philosophers, visits the RSA to discuss the ideas raised in 'The Silence of Animals' - the much-anticipated sequel to the best-selling 'Straw Dogs'.
Solving the World’s Problems Differently

RSA Event

28 Feb 2013

RSA House, London

Don Tapscott, one of the world’s leading authorities on innovation and the economic and social impact of technology, shows how new global non-state networks are offering powerful new solutions for cooperation, problem solving and governance.
Liberty and Security – for all or the (privileged) few?

RSA Event

28 Feb 2013

RSA House, London

Distinguished human rights lawyer, barrister and academic, Professor Conor Gearty argues that a new vision of universal freedom is urgently required.