RSA Events: Audio show

RSA Events: Audio

Summary: Enjoy audio and video from RSA's free public events programme, which addresses relevant issues from the fields of science and technology, design and the arts, economics, politics and international affairs. Our speakers include internationally renowned writers, academics, business leaders, social innovators, politicians and policymakers exploring the biggest challenges facing society today.

Podcasts:

  The Capitalist’s Dilemma | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 60:00

One of the world's most influential business thinkers Professor Clayton Christensen of Harvard Business School visits the RSA to explain how countries and companies can become more successful innovators, and create new, robust sources of growth.

  Where Can Technology Take Us? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 60:00

The digital revolution has already reconfigured almost every aspect of our lives, but with new innovations appearing on the horizon every day, the landscape is still set to change beyond all recognition. Alasdair Blackwell,Tom Chatfield, Debbie Forster and Matthew Taylor explore the transformative technologies that have the potential to offer us a radically new future.

  Does Population Matter? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 60:00

One of the world’s leading geographers Professor Danny Dorling visits the RSA to argue that our concerns over population growth may be overblown.

  How to Help Every Child Fulfil Their Potential | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 60:00

One of the world’s leading psychologists, Professor Carol Dweck visits the RSA to discuss how students’ mindsets shape their motivation and learning.

  The Power of Vulnerability | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 60:00

Influential author and speaker Dr Brené Brown tackles the myth that vulnerability is a weakness. Instead, she argues, it is the clearest path to courage and meaningful connection, and has the power to transform the way we engage and educate

  NHS at 65: rejuvenate or retire? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 60:00

The NHS turns 65 this year at a time of significant change and unprecedented financial challenge. The RSA and the Nuffield Trust bring together panel of influential thinkers from the health sector and beyond to debate whether it is time for the NHS to be retired off or whether there is scope for reinvention.

  How to Change Education - from the ground up | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 60:00

World-renowned educationalist Sir Ken Robinson delivers the long-awaited follow-up to his now legendary Changing Education Paradigms talk.

  Risk, chance and choice: a guide to life’s uncertainties | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 60:00

Michael Blastland and David Speigelhalter reveal the real truth about the statistics of risk, and offer an entertaining and illuminating guide to everyday decision-making

  Leading Change | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 60:00

With many of us facing an ever greater pace of change in our personal and working lives, leadership adviser and educator Richard Gerver reveals how to adapt and thrive - not to fear change but to see it as an opportunity for creative reinvention

  From the digital divide to inclusive innovation: the case of digital money | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 60:00
  A New Dawn | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 60:00

Author and film producer Simon Lewis shares his remarkable personal story of recovery from deep coma, and explores our society’s urgent need for new solutions to nurture and grow our minds.

  Tax, trade and transparency: the G8 agenda | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 60:00

A distinguished panel, including economist Paul Collier, Andrew Mitchell MP and Andrew Sentance CBE share key insights and analysis on the G8 agenda, focusing on the Prime Minister’s ‘Three T’s’ of tax, trade and transparency.

  Redesigning Education: Shaping Learning Systems around the Globe | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 60:00

A distinguished panel share key insights and new ideas emerging from the Global Education Leaders’ Program, a community of education system leaders from twelve cities and countries collaborating to transform education in their contexts.

  No School Left Behind | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 60:00

Shadow Education Secretary Stephen Twigg MP delivers a keynote speech on schools policy, and looks ahead to the challenge of raising education standards in all schools across England. With Professor Becky Francis, King's College London, Gary Phillips, Lilian Baylis School, and Matthew Taylor, RSA Chief Executive.

  Edmund Burke: Philosopher, Politician, Prophet | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 60:00

Campaigner and writer Jesse Norman MP explores the relevance of Burke’s ideology to today’s politics, with Allegra Stratton, political editor, Newsnight.

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