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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Jun 26, 2020 · 5 min
Brian Eno: Rethinking The Winners
Musician Eno investigates the kinds of leadership available to us.
Jun 26, 2020 · 8 min
HRH Prince Charles: Rethinking Nature
Prince Charles argues for an agri-"culture" that is the envy of the world
Jun 25, 2020 · 5 min
Paul Krugman: Rethinking Solidarity
Economist Krugman wants us to recognise our inescapable inter-dependence.
Jun 25, 2020 · 5 min
K K Shailaja: Rethinking Development
Shailaja discusses the power of science.
Jun 25, 2020 · 6 min
Katherine Grainger: Rethinking The Olympics
Former rower Grainger reminds us that the Olympics were created in a time of upheaval
Jun 25, 2020 · 8 min
George Soros: Rethinking Debt
Philanthropist and investor Soros puts forwards some radical economic proposals.
Jun 25, 2020 · 6 min
DeRay McKesson: Rethinking The Impossible
Civil rights activist McKesson believes in a better future for young black men
Jun 25, 2020 · 6 min
Matthew Walker: Rethinking Sleep
Scientist Walker proposes a radical rediscovery of how, when and why we sleep.
Jun 25, 2020 · 5 min
Eliza Manningham-Buller: Rethinking Health Inequality
Chair of the Wellcome Trust, Manningham-Buller details the disparities in life expectancy
Jun 25, 2020 · 7 min
Steven Pinker: Rethinking Human Nature
Philosopher Pinker discusses the possibility of progress
Jun 24, 2020 · 5 min
Gina McCarthy: Rethinking Activism
McCarthy is passionate about the potential for change.
Jun 24, 2020 · 8 min
Emma Dabiri: Rethinking Identity
Author Dabiri asks us to move beyond identity politics and build meaningful connections.
Jun 24, 2020 · 7 min
Rebecca Adlington: Rethinking The Athlete's Life
Former Olympic champion Adlington challenges us to take control of the things that matter
Jun 24, 2020 · 6 min
Colin Jackson: Rethinking Our Responsibility For Our Health
Sprinter and broadcaster Jackson argues for us to see our bodies as a luxury.
Jun 24, 2020 · 5 min
Andy Murray: Rethinking Equality In Sport
Tennis player Murray highlights the importance of treating athletes equally
Jun 24, 2020 · 6 min
Tim Berners-Lee: Rethinking Digital Access
Inventor of the world wide web, Berners-Lee argues for a more equal internet.
Jun 24, 2020 · 6 min
Clare Chambers: Rethinking The Body
Philosopher Chambers asks if our attitudes to our bodies have changed.
Jun 24, 2020 · 6 min
Stuart Russell: Rethinking AI
Scientist and author Russell asks us to consider the benefit of artificial intelligence
Jun 24, 2020 · 6 min
Caleb Femi: Rethinking Education
Poet Femi asks if students feel equipped to “survive in the wild that is adulthood”.
Jun 23, 2020 · 5 min
Carlo Rovelli: Rethinking Humanity
Physicist Rovelli campaigns for our species to choose compassion over brutality.