Rethink

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Professor Ben Ansell asks some of the world's sharpest minds about the latest thinking, and what it might mean for policy and society.

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113 episodes
Updated June 25

Episodes113

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Jan 4, 2022 · 42 min
The Great British Baby Bust
Amol Rajan and guests rethink what falling fertility rates mean for Britain's future.
Jan 3, 2022 · 42 min
Is demography destiny?
Amol Rajan and guests rethink some of our long-held assumptions about demography.
Jul 9, 2021 · 41 min
Technology and Education
Can technology help shape the future of education? Amol Rajan and guests discuss.
Jul 8, 2021 · 41 min
Are we teaching the right subjects for the future of the country?
Should higher education investment focus on vocational skills or academic knowledge?
Jul 7, 2021 · 41 min
Is the current exam system fit for purpose?
Is the current exam system working for all students or is it no longer fit for purpose?
Jul 6, 2021 · 41 min
Can school make up for what's lacking at home?
Can early years and primary schools make up for lack of provision at home? With Amol Rajan
Jul 5, 2021 · 41 min
What is education for?
What is education for? Amol Rajan and guests discuss rethinking education post-pandemic.
May 27, 2021 · 6 min
Jude Browne: Rethinking Responsibility
Professor Jude Browne looks at how we tackle the concept of responsibility post-pandemic
Jul 14, 2020 · 8 min
David Graeber: Rethinking Jobs
Author Graeber questions the purpose of our work.
Jul 8, 2020 · 7 min
Amonge Sinxoto: Rethinking Safety
Activist Sinxoto reminds us that millions of people live in constant danger.
Jul 7, 2020 · 6 min
Rt. Hon. Douglas Alexander: Rethinking Economic Dignity
Politician Alexander suggests a series of specific policies to address low pay.
Jul 7, 2020 · 7 min
K T Tunstall: Rethinking The Music Industry
Musician Tunstall shares that convenience for consumers comes at a huge cost for artists
Jul 6, 2020 · 7 min
Henry Dimbleby: Rethinking How We Eat
Cookery writer Dimbleby reflects on how food is a marker of civilisation.
Jul 6, 2020 · 8 min
Aaron Bastani: Rethinking An Ageing Population
Writer Bastani investigates the change in demographics and how it will affect us.
Jul 6, 2020 · 8 min
V.S Ramachandran: Rethinking Brains
Neurologist Ramachandran asks how the pandemic has changed how we think about ourselves.
Jul 3, 2020 · 7 min
C K Lal: Rethinking Institutions
Journalist Lal argues for institutions to be re-engineered for the post-pandemic world
Jul 3, 2020 · 7 min
Carol Cooper: Rethinking Racial Equality
Senior Nurse Cooper makes an impassioned plea for justice.
Jul 3, 2020 · 6 min
Nisha Katona: Rethinking Hospitality
Chef Katona asks us to consider what makes the restaurant experience precious.
Jul 3, 2020 · 6 min
H. R. McMaster: Rethinking Empathy
Former United States National Security Advisor McMaster calls for consideration.
Jul 2, 2020 · 5 min
Dalai Lama: Rethinking Ancient Wisdom
His Holiness the Dalai Lama has a checklist of priorities for the post-pandemic world.