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Looking Post Leveson: Press regulation in the 21st century
As the Leveson Inquiry gets into its stride it is clear that the outcome will be some form of new regulation of the behaviour of the news industry. John Lloyd, director of journalism at the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism at Oxford University (RISJ) discusses proposals for reform with Hugh Tomlinson QC, who has drawn up proposals for reform following the RISJ/Media Standards Trust Roundtables on Future Media Regulation, and Guy Black, member of the House of Lords who has been closely involvedCollected in RSAEvents's videos Apr 12, 2012 -
Why Nations Fail
Harvard Professor of Government, James Robinson presents a provocative new theory of political economy, explaining why the world is divided into nations with wildly differing levels of prosperity. Chaired by Paul Collier, professor of economics at Oxford University Listen to the podcast of the full event including audience Q&A: thersa.org/events/audio-and-past-events/2012/why-nations-failCast: The RSATags: rsa, royal society of arts, rsa events, 21st century enlightenment, talk, debate, discussion,Collected in RSAEvents's videos Apr 11, 2012 -
The Consent of the Networked: The worldwide struggle for internet freedom
Renowned academic, journalist and internet freedom activist, Rebecca MacKinnon, issues us with a powerful call to action: it’s time to stop thinking of ourselves as passive users of technology, and instead act as responsible citizens of the Internet. Chaired by Aleks Krotoski, academic, journalist and host of the Guardian's Tech Weekly Listen to the podcast of the full event including audience Q&A: thersa.org/events/audio-and-past-events/2012/the-consent-of-the-networkedCast: The RSATags: the rsa, rsa, rCollected in RSAEvents's videos Apr 4, 2012 -
What Are Universities For?
Distinguished academic, author and critic Professor Stefan Collini dissects the real purpose of higher education with Professor Paul O'Prey, vice-chancellor, Roehampton University. Listen to the podcast of the full event including audience Q&A: thersa.org/events/audio-and-past-events/2012/what-are-universities-forCast: The RSATags: the rsa, rsa, royal society of arts, rsa events, 21st century enlightenment, talk, debate, discussion, education, university, learning, school, college, Stefan CollCollected in RSAEvents's videos Apr 4, 2012 -
Universities Business Challenge (UBC) at the RSA
These are some reflections on a one day event at the RSA. The RSA/UBC event involved the brightest and best UK undergraduate business minds competing in a management simulation to grow a successful, socially engaged business.Cast: The RSATags: RSA, Royal Society of Arts, University, Business Challenge and UBCCollected in RSAEvents's videos Apr 2, 2012 -
Maonomics
Economist Loretta Napoleoni examines Chinese economic growth and argues that we are witnessing the beginning of the collapse of capitalism and the victory of communism with a profit motive. Listen to the podcast of the full event including audience Q&A: thersa.org/events/audio-and-past-events/2012/maonomicsCast: The RSATags: rsa, royal society of arts, rsa events, 21st century enlightenment, talk, debate, discussion, economics, China, capitalism and communismCollected in RSAEvents's videos Mar 28, 2012 -
Wired for Culture: The natural history of human cooperation
*Please be aware that there are some images used in this talk of a violent nature. Mark Pagel, one of the world’s leading experts on human evolution and development, visits the RSA to investigate our species’ capacity for culture, cooperation and community.Collected in RSAEvents's videos Mar 28, 2012 -
The Six Habits of Highly Empathic People
Cultural historian Roman Krznaric reveals how the art of empathy can not only enrich one's own life but also help to create social change. Listen to the podcast of the full event including audience Q&A: thersa.org/events/audio-and-past-events/2012/the-six-habits-of-highly-empathic-peopleCast: The RSATags: the rsa, rsa, royal society of arts, rsa events, 21st century enlightenment, talk, debate, discussion, philosophy, society, Roman Kznaric, school of Life and empathyCollected in RSAEvents's videos Mar 21, 2012 -
Why It’s Kicking Off Everywhere
Acclaimed BBC journalist and author of 'Meltdown' Paul Mason visits the RSA to explain the causes and consequences of the recent uprisings, protests, and revolutions. Chaired by John Harris, journalist and author.Collected in RSAEvents's videos Mar 21, 2012 -
Universities Business Challenge (UBC) at the RSA
These are some reflections on a one day event at the RSA. The RSA/UBC event involved the brightest and best UK undergraduate business minds competing in a management simulation to grow a successful, socially engaged business.Cast: The RSATags: RSA, Royal Society of Arts, University, Business Challenge and UBCCollected in RSAEvents's videos Mar 20, 2012 -
Together
Richard Sennett and Matthew Taylor discuss the rituals, pleasure and politics of co-operation. Listen to the podcast of the full event including audience Q&A: thersa.org/events/audio-and-past-events/2012/togetherCast: The RSATags: the rsa, rsa, royal society of arts, rsa events, 21st century enlightenment, talk, debate, discussion, Richard Sennett, altruism, cooperation and societyCollected in RSAEvents's videos Mar 13, 2012 -
Religion for Atheists
Moving on from the stale and unproductive atheists vs. believers debate, renowned philosopher Alain de Botton argues for a more helpful and progressive alternative.Collected in RSAEvents's videos Mar 13, 2012 -
The Spirit of Cities
Professor Avner de-Shalit shows why cultivating the distinctive "spirit of cities" is the best antidote to global homogenisation. Chaired by Fran Tonkiss, LSE.Collected in RSAEvents's videos Mar 13, 2012 -
Google Interactivism: Young People’s Hack
This open innovation challenge - part of Google’s Interactivism programme - was run in partnership with the RSA, FutureGov and Livity. The aim was to help young unemployed people harness the web to find good work, education or training.Collected in RSAEvents's videos Mar 7, 2012 -
Willpower: Self-control, decision fatigue, and energy
One of the world’s most esteemed psychologists, Roy F Baumeister visits the RSA to explain why willpower and self-control is one of the most important aspects of individual and societal wellbeing. Listen to the podcast of the full event including audience Q&A: thersa.org/events/audio-and-past-events/2012/willpower-self-control,-decision-fatigue,-and-energyCast: The RSATags: RSA, the RSA, Roy Baumeister, psychology, self help, will power, self control, wellbeing and Willpower: Rediscovering Our GreCollected in RSAEvents's videos Mar 6, 2012 -
The Optimism Bias
Acclaimed neuroscientist Tali Sharot visits the RSA to explain the biological bias of optimism, and its effect on our lives and societies. Listen to the podcast of the full talk: thersa.org/events/audio-and-past-events/2012/the-optimism-biasCast: The RSATags: Tali Sharot, The Optimism Bias, neuroscience, cognitive science, brain, optimism, the rsa, rsa, royal society of arts, rsa events, 21st century enlightenment, talk, debate, discussion, science, the social brain and Jonathan RowsonCollected in RSAEvents's videos Mar 6, 2012 -
Green Philosophy
Writer and philosopher Roger Scruton argues that conservatism is far better suited to tackle environmental problems than either liberalism or socialism. Chaired by Matthew Taylor, chief executive, the RSA.Collected in RSAEvents's videos Feb 29, 2012 -
Out of Sight, Out of Mind
After 25 years' service as a prison governor and inspector, John Podmore provides an insider's account of what is wrong with Britain's prison service, and offers practical solutions for a better system. With a response from Nick Herbert MP, Minister of State for Policing and Criminal Justice.Collected in RSAEvents's videos Feb 29, 2012 -
The End of Satisfactory Schools
In the wake of recent changes to the schools rating system, Sir Michael Wilshaw, Ofsted chief inspector joins Professor Becky Francis, RSA director of education to discuss how more schools can be helped to improve. Listen to the full event on our audio file: thersa.org/events/audio-and-past-events/2012/the-end-of-satisfactory-schoolsCast: The RSATags: the rsa, sir michael wilshaw, professor becky frnacis, ofsted, opening minds, academy, school, education, learning, student and teacherCollected in RSAEvents's videos Feb 22, 2012 -
Art, Design and Bad Science?
International electronic artist Daniel Brown explains the mathematical foundations of his work before an expert panel on education, including Robert Bird, learning director for Art and Design and Competence Curriculum, Oasis Academy Enfield; Dr Rhys Morgan, head of secretariat for Education for Engineering (E4E), Royal Academy of Engineering and John Miller, designer and author of the recent RSA pamphlet 'What's Wrong With DT?' Listen to the audio of the full event: thersa.org/events/audio-and-past-events/Collected in RSAEvents's videos Feb 15, 2012
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RSAEvents As the Leveson Inquiry gets into its stride it is clear that the outcome will be some form of new regulation of the behaviour of the news industry. John Lloyd, director of journalism at the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism at Oxford University (RISJ) discusses proposals for reform with Hugh Tomlinson QC, who has drawn up proposals for reform following the RISJ/Media Standards Trust Roundtables on Future Media Regulation, and Guy Black, member of the House of Lords who has been closely involved Read More
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