RSA Shorts

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Behaviour change

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

Video

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?
Rutger Bregman on Radical Ideas and Why They Still Matter

Video

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

Video

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

Video

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

Video

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

Video

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.
Brené Brown on Blame

Video

03 Feb 2015

You are probably a bit of a blamer - most of us are. But why should we give it up? Inspirational thinker Brené Brown considers why we blame others, how it sabotages our relationships, and why we desperately need to move beyond this toxic behaviour.
John Lloyd on Knowledge

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18 Nov 2014

What should we teach our children, and what important information should all adults have at their disposal? Legendary QI producer John Lloyd turns his curiosity to knowledge itself, and questions whether intelligence is really all it's cracked up to be.
Jody Williams on Activism

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27 May 2014

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.