Rethink Podcast
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 to download
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What Japan can teach us—Rethink Population
Thu 6 Jan 2022
4/5 Japan is ageing fast, so what can it teach us about living in an old society?
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Living in a young country—Rethink Population
Wed 5 Jan 2022
3/5 Some countries face a huge growth in young people - will it be good or bad for them?
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The Great British Baby Bust—Rethink Population
Tue 4 Jan 2022
2/5 Amol Rajan and guests rethink what falling fertility rates mean for Britain's future.
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Is demography destiny?—Rethink Population
Mon 3 Jan 2022
1/5 Amol Rajan and guests rethink some of our long-held assumptions about demography.
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Technology and Education—Rethink Education
Fri 9 Jul 2021
5/5 Can technology help shape the future of education? Amol Rajan and guests discuss.
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Are we teaching the right subjects for the future of the country?—Rethink Education
Thu 8 Jul 2021
4/5 Should higher education investment focus on vocational skills or academic knowledge?
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Is the current exam system fit for purpose?—Rethink Education
Wed 7 Jul 2021
3/5 Is the current exam system working for all students or is it no longer fit for purpose?
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Can school make up for what's lacking at home?—Rethink Education
Tue 6 Jul 2021
2/5 Can early years and primary schools make up for lack of provision at home? With Amol Rajan
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What is education for?—Rethink Education
Mon 5 Jul 2021
1/5 What is education for? Amol Rajan and guests discuss rethinking education post-pandemic.
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Jude Browne: Rethinking Responsibility
Thu 27 May 2021
Professor Jude Browne looks at how we tackle the concept of responsibility post-pandemic
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Amonge Sinxoto: Rethinking Safety
Wed 8 Jul 2020
Activist Sinxoto reminds us that millions of people live in constant danger.
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Rt. Hon. Douglas Alexander: Rethinking Economic Dignity
Tue 7 Jul 2020
Politician Alexander suggests a series of specific policies to address low pay.
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K T Tunstall: Rethinking The Music Industry
Tue 7 Jul 2020
Musician Tunstall shares that convenience for consumers comes at a huge cost for artists
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Henry Dimbleby: Rethinking How We Eat
Mon 6 Jul 2020
Cookery writer Dimbleby reflects on how food is a marker of civilisation.
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Aaron Bastani: Rethinking An Ageing Population
Mon 6 Jul 2020
Writer Bastani investigates the change in demographics and how it will affect us.
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V.S Ramachandran: Rethinking Brains
Mon 6 Jul 2020
Neurologist Ramachandran asks how the pandemic has changed how we think about ourselves.
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C K Lal: Rethinking Institutions
Fri 3 Jul 2020
Journalist Lal argues for institutions to be re-engineered for the post-pandemic world
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Carol Cooper: Rethinking Racial Equality
Fri 3 Jul 2020
Senior Nurse Cooper makes an impassioned plea for justice.
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Nisha Katona: Rethinking Hospitality
Fri 3 Jul 2020
Chef Katona asks us to consider what makes the restaurant experience precious.
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H. R. McMaster: Rethinking Empathy
Fri 3 Jul 2020
Former United States National Security Advisor McMaster calls for consideration.
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Dalai Lama: Rethinking Ancient Wisdom
Thu 2 Jul 2020
His Holiness the Dalai Lama has a checklist of priorities for the post-pandemic world.
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Mariana Mazzucato: Rethinking Value
Thu 2 Jul 2020
Economist Mazzucato challenges the economic models that have dominated post-war policy
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Onora O'Neill: Rethinking Digital Power
Thu 2 Jul 2020
Philosopher O'Neill asks if tech giants have done irreversible damage to society/
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Ziauddin Sardar: Rethinking Normality
Thu 2 Jul 2020
Writer Sardar asks us what 'the new normal' is concealing.
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Anthony Townsend: Rethinking Robots
Wed 1 Jul 2020
Writer Townsend imagines a future that prioritises convenience
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Dr Charlotte Riley: Rethinking Universities
Wed 1 Jul 2020
Historian Riley questions the concept of university being a rite of passage for the young
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Lucy Jones: Rethinking Biophilia
Wed 1 Jul 2020
Author Jones questions how our disconnection with nature is affecting our lives
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David Wallace-Wells: Rethinking Consensus
Wed 1 Jul 2020
Journalist Wallace-Wells applies cautious optimism to our current moment.
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Seb Emina: Rethinking Travel
Wed 1 Jul 2020
Writer Emina asks if we can experience the benefits and joy of travel without moving.
Why we need to Rethink just about everything...
Influential thinkers will suggest post-Covid-19 opportunities to effect lasting change.
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