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Question uniformity

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08 Apr 2015

Ross Smith FRSA

Whether or not we embrace diversity is not just a choice about how we treat others. Ross Smith FRSA argues that our ability and willingness to do so will determine the future of our institutions, workplaces and markets.

Wastes as Resources

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26 Apr 2013

With over half the world’s population living in urban conurbations, it is becoming increasingly important to see these areas as alternative sources of natural resources. Chris Coggins FRS argues it is time to embrace urban mining.

RSA Animate - The Power of Networks

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22 May 2012

In this RSA Animate, Manuel Lima senior UX design lead at Microsoft Bing, explores the power of network visualisation to help navigate our complex modern world. Taken from a lecture given by Manuel Lima as part of the RSA's free public events programme.

Digital media and urban spaces

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08 May 2012

By the end of 2012, it is predicted that networked devices will account for a fifth of internet traffic, logging and processing in various ways the ‘behaviour’ of the street. Barbara Anderson FRSA argues we all share a responsibility to shape how these technologies will shape our lives.

Designs on Mathematics

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18 Jan 2012

Mathematics has been deeply involved in design since it was used to plan the pyramids of the Old Kingdom of Egypt.  Chris Ormell FRSA charts changes in the relationship between the two disciplines and argues for a radical shift in maths teaching that recognises its critical role in design, innovation, science and technology.

The justice system and military veterans

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04 Nov 2011

Military veterans are over represented in the criminal justice system. Trevor Philpott FRSA argues that our current response to this signifies a failure in the Military Covenant and for new alternatives to custody.

Humanity 2.0

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21 Sep 2011

How will we ascribe status to human life in a ‘post-human’ world? Steve Fuller FRSA argues we need to start taking the profound questions that arise from post-humanism seriously if we are to ensure more than the few will benefit.

Climate, biodiversity and the bigger picture

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09 Feb 2011

Climate has become so dominant in discourse on environmental politics that it can seem like it is the only issue that matters. Not so, says Tim Hirsch FRSA, who argues that the positive role of biodiversity conservation could help energise public action.

Practical Arts in Education and Society

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04 Jan 2011

Jeremy Broun FRSA argues the hidden value of practical art education in our schools.