Presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin talks to C4 broadcaster Jon Snow about the qualities that make truly great leaders - those who summon their talents to enlarge the opportunities and lives of others.
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The Making of a Democratic Economy
Monday 19th November 2018 at 18:00
Great Room Auditorium, RSA House
Ted Howard, community wealth building visionary, shows how we might dramatically expand the vision and reality of democratic political economy.
Why a 21st Century Enlightenment Needs Walls
Tuesday 20th November 2018 at 13:00
Great Room, RSA House
Acclaimed social psychologist Jonathan Haidt explores how we can create institutions and public spaces that foster viewpoint diversity and mutual understanding, and where people can civilly and constructively disagree.
In his Albert Medal lecture, Citizens UK founder Neil Jameson presents a roadmap for radical change, charting a course to major systemic change in politics and public life.
RSA Salon: The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence
Wednesday 21st November 2018 at 18:00
Great Room, RSA House
As decisions are increasingly informed by artificial intelligence, machines are becoming more influential in our lives. How should individuals and institutions respond? Join us for this special RSA Salon event.
Award-winning comedian and broadcaster Robin Ince unites comedy and science in this hilarious, informative and touching exploration of the human condition.
The RSA’s education director Julian Astle talks to a group of educators about the importance of ‘mission’ to excellent schooling.
RDI Address 2018: We Make Belonging
Thursday 29th November 2018 at 18:00
Great Roon Auditorium, RSA House
Morag Myerscough RDI uses design to transform spaces into places, creating specific local responses to create community and build identity.
Britain’s New Giants: The Stories of Extraordinary Lives
Monday 3rd December 2018 at 18:00
Great Room Auditorium, RSA House
Journalist, writer and critic John Harris joins RSA Public Services & Communities Director Ed Cox to host an evening of story-telling by ordinary people living extraordinary lives.
Visionary designer Deanna Van Buren shows how innovative design approaches and systems thinking are helping to transform criminal justice.
