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RSA Animate - Language as a Window into Human Nature

In this new RSAnimate Steven Pinker shows us how the mind turns the finite building blocks of language into infinite meanings. Taken from the RSA's free public events programme www.thersa.org/events

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Ian Buruma - Religion, Democracy and "Enlightenment Values"

Leading journalist and academic Ian Buruma asks: is the rule of law enough to hold societies together or do we need common values, ethics and norms?

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RSA Animate - The Empathic Civilisation

Bestselling author, political adviser and social and ethical prophet Jeremy Rifkin investigates the evolution of empathy and the profound ways that it has shaped our development and our society.

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The Royal Society of Arts

Located in the heart of London, just behind the Strand - the RSA house occupies a prime location for you to enjoy a unique setting for your special day. The RSA offers you a wealth of choice under...

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Pathways to and from Radicalisation

In the second debate in our "10 Years After" series with Penguin, Quilliam founder Ed Husain and anthropologist Scott Atran explore new insights into the pathways to and from extremism

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RSA Animate - Changing Education Paradigms

This animate was adapted from a talk given at the RSA by Sir Ken Robinson, world-renowned education and creativity expert and recipient of the RSA's Benjamin Franklin award. For more information on...

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Elizabeth Gould in conversation

Matthew Taylor picks the brains of Elizabeth Gould on the implications of new thinking in neuroscience for society, new scientific discoveries and why lab animals may be more receptive to exercise...

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M and G's Wedding at the Royal Society of Arts, London, UK

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M and D's Wedding at the Royal Society of Arts, London, UK

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Royal Society of the Arts (London) - Nicholas Christakis I

A 43 minute clip, dated February 25, 2010, of Dr. Christakis presenting a talk at the Royal Society of the Arts — "Connected: The Amazing Power of Social Networks and How They Shape Our Lives"....

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K and G's Wedding at the Royal Society of Arts, London, UK

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Royal Society of the Arts (London) - Nicholas Christakis II

A 43 minute clip, dated February 25, 2010, of Dr. Christakis presenting a talk at the Royal Society of the Arts — "Connected: The Amazing Power of Social Networks and How They Shape Our Lives"....

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RSA Animate - Drive: The surprising truth about what motivates us

This lively RSAnimate, adapted from Dan Pink's talk at the RSA, illustrates the hidden truths behind what really motivates us at home and in the workplace. www.theRSA.org

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Advertising in Society: what's the deal?

The RSA and the Advertising Association bring together a high-profile panel to ask if it's time for advertising to strike a new deal with the society it serves? Speakers: Mark Lund, co-founder and...

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Royal Society of the Arts (London) - Nicholas Christakis V

A 43 minute clip, dated February 25, 2010, of Dr. Christakis presenting a talk at the Royal Society of the Arts — "Connected: The Amazing Power of Social Networks and How They Shape Our Lives"....

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The Third Industrial Revolution

Join Jeremy Rifkin as he describes how the five-pillars of the Third Industrial Revolution will create thousands of businesses and millions of jobs, and usher in a fundamental reordering of human...

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Ian Bremmer - The End Of The Free Market

Leading economic and political analyst Ian Bremmer explores the rise of state capitalism and its long-term threat to the global economy.

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The Better Angels of our Nature

Steven Pinker, one of the world's most exciting public thinkers, presents a radical re-assessment of human progress. Listen to the fulll audio:...

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What is Madness?

Psychoanalyst Darian Leader argues that we need a new account of what madness is, and new ways of treating it. Listen to the full audio: www.thersa.org

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Creating Healthy Cities

Social entrepreneur Albina Ruiz explains how the introduction of sustainable waste management has improved health and living conditions for over 9 million people in South America and in India....

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