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Climate change and the future of humanity | David Wallace-Wells

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23 Apr 2020

David Wallace-Wells shows how the carbon we’ve released into the atmosphere in the last 25 years has taken us to the brink of climate catastrophe. The fate of humanity is in our hands, and the time to act is now.
Rebel, Upholder, Questioner, Obliger: which one are you? | Gretchen Rubin

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25 Feb 2019

This animation shines a light on those quirks of our psychology that make it hard to change our (and other people’s!) behaviour. Bestselling author Gretchen Rubin explains the four personality ‘tendencies’ and their respective strengths and weaknesses.
The Truth About Algorithms | Cathy O'Neil

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17 Oct 2018

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?
Sleep or Die | Matthew Walker

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20 Jul 2018

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.
Rutger Bregman on Radical Ideas and Why They Still Matter

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28 Feb 2018

Author and historian Rutger Bregman argues that in order to continue the march towards a better world, we need radical ideas and a robust vision of the future.
Raoul Martinez on The Myth of Responsibility

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08 Dec 2017

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.
Jonathan Haidt on Why We’re Convinced We’re Right

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30 May 2017

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.
Simon Sinek on Millennials

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28 Feb 2017

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.
David Brooks on Character in the Selfie Age

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23 Nov 2016

New York Times columnist David Brooks argues that meaning and moral value are losing out in a world of ‘me me me’. A witty and powerful look at how we can improve ourselves in the ways that really matter.
How to help every child fulfil their potential

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15 Dec 2015

Educationalist Carol Dweck explains her research into fixed and growth mindsets and how each affects our ability to progress and handle adversity.

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