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20 of 590 episodesIs reading in decline? Lee Child on the importance of literature
Is society at risk of becoming ‘post-literate’?
The Observer Book Club: Braver New World
An evening of ideas and discussion with journalist John Kampfner on how we can learn from others to build a better society.
Who controls the future?
An in-depth discussion answering the question: what happens when the future arrives pre-decided?
The social impact of AI
Join The Observer’s expert panel for a conversation on how AI is rewiring our emotional lives.
The future skills agenda of the creative industries
Join us for lively discussion and the unveiling of a major new study on skills and the future of the creative industries.
Inside the life of Elizabeth II
Acclaimed royal biographer Robert Hardman takes to the stage for an intellectually curious evening exploring the life and legacy of Queen El...
The Observer: The News Meeting Live
Have you ever been curious about how the news agenda is set and why certain stories lead the front page? In a live recording of The Observer...
Behind the Curtain
For 13 years, Sir Alex has led one of the world’s most iconic cultural institutions through a period of extraordinary change. Brexit. A glob...
40 years on: Chornobyl’s legacy and European environmental security
Marking 40 years since the Chornobyl disaster, the Ukrainian Institute London and the RSA invite you to reflect on its enduring legacy not o...
Can art save us?
The impulse to be creative is ingrained in the human spirit. We often turn to art not only to capture the beauty of the world, but also to m...
Prue Leith: the joy (and reality) of getting older
In her new book, Being Old , Prue offers a candid look at the highs, lows and unexpected freedoms of ageing. From changing priorities to red...
Make a stand with The Circle
Will you make a stand with us this International Women’s Day? On 4 March, we’ll come together with The Circle to explore how we can protect...
Disinformation and democracy
Can democracies still function when truth itself is destabilised – and what will it take to restore public trust? Around the world, democrac...
The Observer on AI
In the past year, AI capabilities have rapidly advanced across fields ranging from coding to higher mathematics. Industry valuations and cap...
The future of the BBC
From debates over impartiality and political pressure to digital consumption habits and culture-war narratives, this Great Room discussion b...
Minds in the making: humans, AI and the future of thought
In the RSA’s historic Great Room – the home of ideas since the Enlightenment – cognitive scientist Gaurav Suri explores how both human and A...
RDI Address 2025
The 2025 RDI address will be delivered by incoming Master Johanna Gibbons RDI, founding partner of J&L Gibbons and founding director of Land...
The Creative Freelancer’s Experience
As the Government looks to appoint a new Freelance Champion for the creative industries we delve into the findings of the latest State of th...
From skills to growth
Ufi VocTech Trust and the RSA are delighted to unveil the recommendations of the Digital Badging Commission. Over the past 18 months, the Di...