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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.
Do the Public Understand Criminal Law?

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12 Mar 2013

Criminal law is no longer seen as exclusively the domain of legal specialists and there is now a popular understanding of criminal law and this is largely due to increased levels of media consumption. Dr Anthony Amatrudo FRSA argues that far from being educational, this ‘CSI effect’ makes us more scared and more punitive.
Hijab, Pornography and Sexual Freedom

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06 Feb 2013

Recent debates about women wearing hijab and the sexualisation of young girls, can elicit strong and frequently contradictory responses, argues Juliana Farha FRSA.
What is (and isn’t) marketing?

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06 Feb 2013

Incensed by the multiple misuses of the term ‘marketing’ Malcolm Johnston FRSA felt compelled to set the record straight.
Public Services and Responsible Capitalism

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29 Jan 2013

Increased diversity in public sector provision should be welcomed argues Tom Levitt FRSA. Strong partnerships between the state, the private sector, social enterprises and charities can work to strengthen all players in meeting the needs of the nation.
Mindfulness: not solving difficult problems

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08 Jan 2013

There is currently an explosion of interest in mindfulness, crudely put, the paying of attention to the moment. Mark Leonard argues that simple but powerful mindfulness exercises and broader access to training in the workplace could help us harness the power of our demons for good.
Getting Writing Right

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17 Dec 2012

Why do so many students write so badly? Katie Grant FRSA argues that this has become a general complaint amongst employers. She argues that the answer is relatively simple and suggests a way forward.
RSA Animate - The Power of Outrospection

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03 Dec 2012

Introspection is out, and outrospection is in. Philosopher and author Roman Krznaric explains how we can help drive social change by stepping outside ourselves. Taken from a lecture given by Roman Krznaric as part of the RSA's free public events programme.
Group size, networks and ethical behaviour

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08 Nov 2012

Recent times have seen some alarming instances of small groups at the top of organisations behaving in appalling ways: the contempt of traders for the ‘muppets’ outside the Wall Street charmed circle; the manipulation of the Libor rate; the police officers responsible for covering up the events at Hillsborough Stadium in 1989. Piers Ibbotson FRSA argues that these instances may not be anomalies and may be an inevitable consequence of an organisation’s size and the imposition of structures that are blind to the fundamental architecture of human groups.
RSA Animate - The Truth About Dishonesty

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14 Sep 2012

In this RSA Animate, Dan Ariely explores the circumstances under which someone would lie and what effect deception has on society at large. Taken from a lecture given by Dan Ariely as part of the RSA's free public events programme.

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Wastes as Resources

Do the Public Understand Criminal Law?

Hijab, Pornography and Sexual Freedom

What is (and isn’t) marketing?

Public Services and Responsible Capitalism

Mindfulness: not solving difficult problems

Getting Writing Right

RSA Animate - The Power of Outrospection

Group size, networks and ethical behaviour

RSA Animate - The Truth About Dishonesty

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