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 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.
Jun 27, 2020 • 8min
Anand Giridharadas: Rethinking Capitalism
Author Giridharadas asks if now is the moment to rethink everything.
Jun 27, 2020 • 6min
Rana Faroohar: Rethinking Data
Journalist Faroohar analyses the growing power of Big Tech.
Jun 27, 2020 • 7min
Mirabelle Morah: Rethinking Ourselves
Author Morah asks what we can do for each other, regardless of national boundaries.
