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.
Episodes
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Jul 6, 2020 • 8min
Aaron Bastani: Rethinking An Ageing Population
Writer Bastani investigates the change in demographics and how it will affect us.
Jul 6, 2020 • 8min
V.S Ramachandran: Rethinking Brains
Neurologist Ramachandran asks how the pandemic has changed how we think about ourselves.
Jul 3, 2020 • 7min
C K Lal: Rethinking Institutions
Journalist Lal argues for institutions to be re-engineered for the post-pandemic world
Jul 3, 2020 • 8min
Carol Cooper: Rethinking Racial Equality
Senior Nurse Cooper makes an impassioned plea for justice.
Jul 3, 2020 • 6min
Nisha Katona: Rethinking Hospitality
Chef Katona asks us to consider what makes the restaurant experience precious.
Jul 3, 2020 • 7min
H. R. McMaster: Rethinking Empathy
Former United States National Security Advisor McMaster calls for consideration.
Jul 2, 2020 • 5min
Dalai Lama: Rethinking Ancient Wisdom
His Holiness the Dalai Lama has a checklist of priorities for the post-pandemic world.
Jul 2, 2020 • 10min
Mariana Mazzucato: Rethinking Value
Economist Mazzucato challenges the economic models that have dominated post-war policy
Jul 2, 2020 • 7min
Onora O'Neill: Rethinking Digital Power
Philosopher O'Neill asks if tech giants have done irreversible damage to society/
Jul 2, 2020 • 7min
Ziauddin Sardar: Rethinking Normality
Writer Sardar asks us what 'the new normal' is concealing.
