Rethink
Professor Ben Ansell asks some of the world's sharpest minds about the latest thinking, and what it might mean for policy and society.
Latest episodes
Jul 1, 2020 • 7min
David Wallace-Wells: Rethinking Consensus
Journalist Wallace-Wells applies cautious optimism to our current moment.
Jul 1, 2020 • 6min
Lucy Jones: Rethinking Biophilia
Author Jones questions how our disconnection with nature is affecting our lives
Jul 1, 2020 • 7min
Anthony Townsend: Rethinking Robots
Writer Townsend imagines a future that prioritises convenience
Jul 1, 2020 • 6min
Dr Xine Yao: Rethinking Masks
Lecturer Yao explains how masks are an expression of commitment to the collective good
Jul 1, 2020 • 6min
Emma Griffin: Rethinking Work
Professor Griffin highlights the unpaid and emotional work that often goes unrecognised.
Jun 30, 2020 • 7min
David Skelton: Rethinking Industry
Author Skelton supports a reinvigorated focus on manufacturing and technical education.
Jun 30, 2020 • 7min
Tom Rivett-Carnac: Rethinking History
Campaigner Rivett-Carnac asks us to examine the stories we tell about ourselves.
Jun 30, 2020 • 8min
Pascal Soriot: Rethinking Medical Co-operation
CEO of AstraZeneca, Soriot praises the example shown by scientists working together.
Jun 30, 2020 • 6min
Nicci Gerrard: Rethinking Old Age
Author Gerrard asks us to remember the role, rights and needs of older people.
Jun 27, 2020 • 6min
Jared Diamond: Rethinking A Global Response
American geographer and author Diamond asks if democracies are agile enough to do what's needed.
