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Many of us are guilty of imagining that we can neatly measure and therefore manage the world around us. But an essential aspect of life is its continued motion. How might we learn from the patterns and nature of this motion in order to think ‘like an ecology’? Nora Bateson https://batesoninstitute.org/nora-bateson/ is an award-winning filmmaker, writer and educator, as well as President of the International Bateson Institute. Her work brings the fields of biology, cognition, art, anthropology, psychology, and information technology together into a study of the patterns in ecology of living systems. Her book, Small Arcs of Larger Circles, released by Triarchy Press, UK, 2016 is a revolutionary personal approach to the study of systems and complexity. is a specially-commissioned RSA Oceania podcast exploring how regenerative approaches can help us collectively re-design our communities, cities, and economies, and create a thriving home for all on our planet. Explore links and resources, and find out more at https://www.thersa.org/oceania/regeneration-rising-podcast Join the Re-generation: https://www.thersa.org/regenerative-futures REDUCED FELLOWSHIP OFFER:
When faced with global social and environmental challenges, we can assume that we should be entirely focused on solving the problems ‘out there’. But without paying attention to our inner world and inter-being - the ways in which we relate to one another - can we really reimagine our world and enable flourishing futures for all? In this episode, Daniel and Philipa are joined by peace pilgrim, activist and former monk, Satish Kumar https://www.resurgence.org/satish-kumar/. Aged 9, Satish renounced the world and became a wandering Jain monk. Inspired by Gandhi, he decided at 18 that he could achieve more ‘back in the world’, campaigning to turn Gandhi's vision of a peaceful future into reality. Satish founded The Resurgence Trust, an educational charity that seeks to inform and inspire a just future for all. He was the Editor of the charity's change-making magazine, Resurgence & Ecologist, for over 40 years. He co-founded Schumacher College, which he continues to serve as a Visiting Fellow. is a specially-commissioned RSA Oceania podcast exploring how regenerative approaches can help us collectively re-design our communities, cities, and economies, and create a thriving home for all on our planet. Explore links and resources, and find out more at https://www.thersa.org/oceania/regeneration-rising-podcast Join the Re-generation: https://www.thersa.org/regenerative-futures REDUCED FELLOWSHIP OFFER:
ReGeneration Rising is a specially-commissioned RSA Oceania podcast exploring how regenerative approaches can help us collectively re-design our communities, cities, and economies, and create a thriving home for all on our planet. In this first episode of the second series, co-hosts Philipa Duthie and Daniel Christian Wahl talk to Biomimicry pioneers Janine Benyus and Dr Dayna Baumeister about the practice of learning from life’s enduring patterns and wisdom. Over 3.8 billion years life has evolved to create the conditions conducive to life. In comparison, the history of human innovation is vanishingly brief. What might we learn if we looked to nature as our teacher, not only for inspiration in physical design but in ways of learning, relating and collaborating? Janine Benyus https://biomimicry.org/janine-benyus/is a biologist, author, innovation consultant, and self proclaimed “nature nerd.” She may not have coined the term biomimicry, but she certainly popularized it in her 1997 book ‘Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature’. She is Co-founder of Biomimicry 3.8 and the Biomimicry Institute. Janine has introduced millions to the meme of biomimicry through two TED talks, hundreds of conference keynotes, and a dozen documentaries. In 2022, Janine was awarded the annual RSA Bicentenary Medal https://www.thersa.org/press/releases/2022/11/nov-bicentenary-medal for her remarkable contribution to regenerative design. Dr Dayna Baumeister https://biomimicry.net/bios/dr-dayna-baumeister/’s foundational work has been critical to the biomimicry movement, establishing it as a fresh and innovative practice, as well as a philosophy to meet the world’s sustainability challenges. As an educator, researcher, and design consultant, Dayna has helped more than 100 companies consult the natural world for elegant and sustainable design solutions. She is Co-founder of Biomimicry 3.8. Explore links and resources, and find out more at https://www.thersa.org/oceania/regeneration-rising-podcast Join the Re-generation: https://www.thersa.org/regenerative-futures REDUCED FELLOWSHIP OFFER:
How might the creation of scarcity, lead to popularity? Johnny Lynch is a Scottish musician, also known as Pictish Trail. As well as his solo and collaborative performance career, he runs a unique record label from a remote Scottish Island. In this final Spark of the series, enjoy some of Johnny’s music along with his take on what it means to be your very own limited edition – with unlimited results. Presentation by: Johnny Lynch Music by Pictish Trail: PICTISH TRAIL https://pictishtrail.co.uk/ Lost Map Records: Shop — Lost Map Records https://www.lostmap.com/shop The Isle of Eigg: About Eigg - The Isle of Eigg http://isleofeigg.org/ Produced by: Unboxed - a UK-wide festival of creativity that brought together Arts, Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEAM). Brought to you by: The RSA - the royal society for arts, manufactures and commerce. Where world-leading ideas become world-changing actions. Subscribe for new episodes weekly and visit our website to find out more about our Design for Life mission and our global changemaker community - the RSA Fellowship: THERSA.ORG https://www.thersa.org/
When can constraint be a good thing? And why should we learn to trust, in order to maximise creativity? Malcolm Gladwell is a journalist, author and public speaker. Malcolm’s enquiring mind and capacity to communicate complex ideas very clearly has made him a best-seller across many book titles. In this sequence of mini-Sparks, Malcolm considers the beauty of constraint, the role of story in ideas and how trust and creativity are intrinsically linked. Presentation by: Malcolm Gladwell Malcolm’s Books: Malcolm Gladwell – Home | Malcolm Gladwell (gladwellbooks.com) https://www.gladwellbooks.com/ Produced by: Unboxed - a UK-wide festival of creativity that brought together Arts, Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEAM). Brought to you by: The RSA - the royal society for arts, manufactures and commerce. Where world-leading ideas become world-changing actions. Subscribe for new episodes weekly and visit our website to find out more about our Design for Life mission and our global changemaker community - the RSA Fellowship: THERSA.ORG https://www.thersa.org/
How can injecting ideas into art create meaningful direction? Nadya Tolokonnikova is perhaps known best for being a musician and founding member of the group Pussy Riot - but would describe themself primarily as a conceptual artist and political activist. Nadya was jailed in their home country of Russia in 2012, following a performance in Moscow Cathedral. Amnesty International named them a ‘Prisoner of Conscience’. For Nadya, concepts and ideas come first. Joy and mental health should all form part of activism, and we have the power to create our own future. Presentation by: Nadya Tolokonnikova Pussy Riot News: Pussy Riot to receive the 2023 Woody Guthrie Prize (faroutmagazine.co.uk) https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/pussy-riot-to-receive-the-2023-woody-guthrie-prize/ Music by Pussy Riot: Pussy Riot - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQYcCfKYfYMcuCsem8z5CyQ Produced by: Unboxed - a UK-wide festival of creativity that brought together Arts, Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEAM). Brought to you by: The RSA - the royal society for arts, manufactures and commerce. Where world-leading ideas become world-changing actions. Subscribe for new episodes weekly and visit our website to find out more about our Design for Life mission and our global changemaker community - the RSA Fellowship: THERSA.ORG https://www.thersa.org/
How can collective artistic experiences help us to understand how our minds work? This short audio Spark introduces the Dream Machine – one of ten UK-wide projects from Unboxed. Anil Seth is Professor of Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience at the University of Sussex and co-director of the Sackler Centre for Consciousness Science; he also wears other hats including Editor-in-Chief for a leading neuroscience journal and he’s a best-selling author. In this neurologically soothing Spark, you can enjoy some of the atmospherics of a twenty first century Dream Machine - and the words of Professor Seth - as he explains how new frontiers in neuroscience are being crossed in this collaborative space between Arts and Sciences. With atmospheric music by Jon Hopkins. Presentation by: Anil Seth – Neuroscientist https://www.anilseth.com/ Music by Jon Hopkins: Jon Hopkins https://jonhopkins.co.uk/ Dream Machine: About - Dreamachine https://dreamachine.world/about/ Produced by: Unboxed - a UK-wide festival of creativity that brought together Arts, Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEAM). Brought to you by: The RSA - the royal society for arts, manufactures and commerce. Where world-leading ideas become world-changing actions. Subscribe for new episodes weekly and visit our website to find out more about our Design for Life mission and our global changemaker community - the RSA Fellowship: THERSA.ORG https://www.thersa.org/
How can wonder and positivity impact the way we make progress? Dr Ella Gilbert describes herself as a cloud nerd and all-round polar enthusiast. She has a post-doctorate role in climate modelling at the British Antarctic Survey and believes that communication is key when it comes to the big scientific challenges. In this audio Spark, Ella discusses the idea that creativity and imagination are essential in any discipline, and especially in finding our way towards more helpful outcomes for our future habitat. Introduction and Presentation by: Ella Gilbert | Climate scientist | London https://www.ellagilbert.co.uk/ See Monster: UNBOXED | SEE MONSTER https://seemonster.co.uk/unboxed/ Ella’s Climate Research: Homepage - British Antarctic Survey (bas.ac.uk) https://www.bas.ac.uk/ Produced by: Unboxed - a UK-wide festival of creativity that brought together Arts, Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEAM). Brought to you by: The RSA - the royal society for arts, manufactures and commerce. Where world-leading ideas become world-changing actions. Subscribe for new episodes weekly and visit our website to find out more about our Design for Life mission and our global changemaker community - the RSA Fellowship: THERSA.ORG https://www.thersa.org/
How can the science behind a specific human emotion, change our lives for the better? Dacher Keltner is Professor of Psychology at Berkeley University, California and is the founder of the Greater Good Science Center. You may have heard his podcast, the Science of Happiness. Dacher and his students have been studying the transformative power of a single emotion. Keep listening to hear a brief history of our understanding of , its age-old purpose in the pursuit of knowledge… and how the humbling effect of a walk in the woods might just change the way we approach things. Presentation by: Dacher Keltner https://www.dacherkeltner.com/ Dacher’s Research Hub: Greater Good: The Science of a Meaningful Life (berkeley.edu) https://www.greatergood.berkeley.edu/ Produced by: Unboxed - a UK-wide festival of creativity that brought together Arts, Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEAM). Brought to you by: The RSA - the royal society for arts, manufactures and commerce. Where world-leading ideas become world-changing actions. Subscribe for new episodes weekly and visit our website to find out more about our Design for Life mission and our global changemaker community - the RSA Fellowship: THERSA.ORG https://www.thersa.org/
Adrian Hon is Co-founder and CEO at Six to Start, creators of game-like stories and story-like games - including the world's bestselling smartphone fitness game, "Zombies, Run!" which has over ten million players. Before Adrian became a game designer, he was a neuroscientist and experimental psychologist at Oxford, Cambridge and the University of California San Diego. This Spark is taken from Adrian’s keynote speech, made during the research and development phase of Unboxed. Adrian tells us how he approached the research and creation of his book, A New History of the Future in One Hundred Objects. He asks us to consider how we can use specific words to understand how we might overcome despondency about the future - and become hospitable to new ideas that will benefit everyone. Presentation by: Adrian Hon - Co-Founder and CEO - Six to Start | LinkedIn https://uk.linkedin.com/in/adrianhon Adrian’s Book: A New History of the Future in 100 Objects by Adrian Hon https://www.foyles.co.uk/book/a-new-history-of-the-future-in-100-objects/adrian-hon/9780262539371 Produced by: Unboxed - a UK-wide festival of creativity that brought together Arts, Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEAM). Brought to you by: The RSA - the royal society for arts, manufactures and commerce. Where world-leading ideas become world-changing actions. Subscribe for new episodes weekly and visit our website to find out more about our Design for Life mission and our global changemaker community - the RSA Fellowship: THERSA.ORG https://www.thersa.org/
This series of short audio Sparks has been created from talks recorded during Unboxed - a UK-wide festival of creativity that brought together Arts, Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEAM). Each Spark contains at least one take-away idea that you can apply to your own thinking, whatever your approach or discipline. The collection contains messages across Arts and Sciences, of positivity, community and how by unboxing our thinking we can imagine and effect progress against some of the biggest challenges we are facing together. Sparks are shared in partnership with the RSA. Throughout 2022, UNBOXED worked with the RSA to deliver a global exploration research project called ‘Collective Futures https://www.thersa.org/collective-futures’, examining the power of collaboration between people from different backgrounds, perspectives and areas of expertise; uncovering ways that collective imagination can help us build better futures for people, places and planet. Introduction by: Ella Gilbert | Climate scientist | London https://www.ellagilbert.co.uk/ Produced by: Unboxed - a UK-wide festival of creativity that brought together Arts, Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEAM) Brought to you by: The RSA - the royal society for arts, manufactures and commerce. Where world-leading ideas become world-changing actions. Subscribe for new episodes weekly and visit our website to find out more about our Design for Life mission and our global changemaker community - the RSA Fellowship: THERSA.ORG http://thersa.org/
Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock is a space scientist and science educator. She’s also a broadcaster and author - bringing science to life for her many audiences. In this audio Spark, you’ll hear a potted tale of dreaming big and reaching for the stars. Maggie’s story is one that we can all feel inspired by, whichever field we create or work in. We’ve got to think big. Presentation by: Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock MBE — Take Three Management (take3management.co.uk) https://www.take3management.co.uk/dr-maggie-aderinpocock-mbe Produced by: Unboxed - a UK-wide festival of creativity that brought together Arts, Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEAM). Brought to you by: The RSA - the royal society for arts, manufactures and commerce. Where world-leading ideas become world-changing actions. Subscribe for new episodes weekly and visit our website to find out more about our Design for Life mission and our global changemaker community - the RSA Fellowship: THERSA.ORG https://www.thersa.org/
In this farewell episode of Bridges to the Future, Matthew meets with food writer and restaurateur HENRY DIMBLEBY to explore our complex relationship with food and how it shapes our lives, from childhood memories and family traditions to the ways we cook, eat, and share meals with others. Henry Dimbleby https://twitter.com/henrydimbleby?lang=en is the co-founder of LEON, and the Director of The Sustainable Restaurant Association, which runs some of London's most successful street food markets. His work with DEFRA culminated in the National Food Strategy – a policy proposal widely praised by industry wide figures such as Yotam Ottolenghi and Sir Partha Dasgupta. In 2013 he co-authored The School Food Plan, which set out actions to transform what children eat in schools and how they learn about food. A Tempo & Talker https://www.tempotalker.com/ production for the RSA. In this time of global change, strong communities and initiatives that bring people together are more invaluable than ever before. The RSA Fellowship https://www.thersa.org/fellowship/join-the-fellowship is a global network of problem solvers. We invite you to join our community today to stay connected, inspired and motivated in the months ahead. You can learn more about the Fellowship or start an application by clicking here. https://www.thersa.org/fellowship/join-the-fellowship
In this thought-provoking interview series from the RSA https://www.thersa.org/, Matthew Taylor https://www.thersa.org/discover/matthew-taylors-blog, puts a range of leading thinkers on the spot - from writers to business leaders, politicians to journalists - by asking for big ideas to help build effective bridges to our new future. Anthropologist and author, Adam Kuper, explores the intricate relationship between museums and the societies that they represent. Adam joins Matthew to discuss the ways in which museums have become cultural battlegrounds for debates about power, identity, and representation. They explore the ethical dilemmas that arise when museums display the cultural artefacts of others, and how these objects can both inform and misinform our understanding of history. ADAM KUPER https://www.lse.ac.uk/anthropology/people/adam-kuper was most recently Centennial Professor of Anthropology at the London School of Economics and a visiting professor at Boston University. A Fellow of the British Academy and a recipient of the Huxley Medal of the Royal Anthropological Institute, Kuper has appeared many times on BBC TV and radio and he has reviewed regularly for the , the , and the . A Tempo & Talker https://www.tempotalker.com/ production for the RSA. In this time of global change, strong communities and initiatives that bring people together are more invaluable than ever before. The RSA Fellowship https://www.thersa.org/fellowship/join-the-fellowship is a global network of problem solvers. We invite you to join our community today to stay connected, inspired and motivated in the months ahead. You can learn more about the Fellowship or start an application by clicking here. https://www.thersa.org/fellowship/join-the-fellowship
In this thought-provoking interview series from the RSA https://www.thersa.org/, Matthew Taylor https://www.thersa.org/discover/matthew-taylors-blog, puts a range of leading thinkers on the spot - from writers to business leaders, politicians to journalists - by asking for big ideas to help build effective bridges to our new future. Installed without you even noticing, once on your phone it can record your calls, copy your messages, steal your photos - even secretly film you. But what exactly is 'Pegasus', and is it really a threat to our democracy and our human rights? Matthew is joined by investigative journalists Laurent Richard and Sandrine Rigaud to find out more. Laurent Richard https://twitter.com/laurentrichard0?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor is the founder and director of Forbidden Stories, a consortium of journalists that was awarded the 2019 European Press Prize and the 2021 George Polk award for its work continuing the investigations of threatened reporters. Sandrine Rigaud https://twitter.com/sandrinerigaud?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor is an award-winning investigative journalist, and the editor-in-chief of Forbidden Stories. A Tempo & Talker https://www.tempotalker.com/ production for the RSA. In this time of global change, strong communities and initiatives that bring people together are more invaluable than ever before. The RSA Fellowship https://www.thersa.org/fellowship/join-the-fellowship is a global network of problem solvers. We invite you to join our community today to stay connected, inspired and motivated in the months ahead. You can learn more about the Fellowship or start an application by clicking here. https://www.thersa.org/fellowship/join-the-fellowship
In this thought-provoking interview series from the RSA https://www.thersa.org/, Matthew Taylor https://www.thersa.org/discover/matthew-taylors-blog, puts a range of leading thinkers on the spot - from writers to business leaders, politicians to journalists - by asking for big ideas to help build effective bridges to our new future. McKinsey & Co is one of the biggest names in the global consulting business. Established in 1926, it employs 30,000 people, has offices in more than 130 locations and earns billions of dollars in fees. But what exactly does the company do? And how much power does it have in shaping the way corporations and governments are run? Matthew is joined by two New York Times investigative reporters, Walt Bogdanich and Michael Forsythe, whose latest book, When McKinsey Comes to Town, shines a spotlight on the influential firm. Walt Bogdanich https://twitter.com/waltbogdanich?lang=en is an investigative reporter for . He has been awarded three Pulitzer Prizes for his investigative journalism. He previously produced stories for “60 Minutes,” ABC News and in New York and Washington. He has a B.A. in political science from the University of Wisconsin and a master’s degree in journalism from Ohio State University. He lives in Port Washington, NY. Michael Forsythe https://twitter.com/PekingMike?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor is an investigative reporter for . At was part of a team that won the George Polk Award in 2013. Mr. Forsythe is a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He has a B.A. in international economics from Georgetown University and a Master’s degree in East Asian Studies from Harvard University. He lives in New York City. Michael and Walt's book, 'When McKinsey Comes to Town https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/634029/when-mckinsey-comes-to-town-by-walt-bogdanich-and-michael-forsythe/#,' is available now. A Tempo & Talker https://www.tempotalker.com/ production for the RSA. In this time of global change, strong communities and initiatives that bring people together are more invaluable than ever before. The RSA Fellowship https://www.thersa.org/fellowship/join-the-fellowship is a global network of problem solvers. We invite you to join our community today to stay connected, inspired and motivated in the months ahead. You can learn more about the Fellowship or start an application by clicking here. https://www.thersa.org/fellowship/join-the-fellowship
In this series we’ve heard from key thinkers on what they are doing to nurture regenerative systems – locally, regionally and globally – and to create thriving futures for all life on this planet. In this final episode of the series, Josie and Daniel are joined by Paul Hawken, one of the environmental movement’s leading voices, to hear his perspectives on why now is the time for collaborative action and how we can all be part of the re-generation. Paul Hawken https://paulhawken.com/ is a pioneering architect of corporate reform with respect to ecological practices. He is a well-respected author, economist, and activist, and the Founder of Project Drawdown, a non-profit dedicated to researching when and how global warming can be reversed. He has written eight best-selling books, including the hugely influential His most recent book is Regeneration: Ending the Climate Crisis in One Generation https://regeneration.org/the-book. Explore links and resources, and find out more at https://www.thersa.org/oceania/regeneration-rising-podcast Join the Re-generation: https://www.thersa.org/regenerative-futures
In this thought-provoking interview series from the RSA https://www.thersa.org/, Matthew Taylor https://www.thersa.org/discover/matthew-taylors-blog, puts a range of leading thinkers on the spot - from writers to business leaders, politicians to journalists - by asking for big ideas to help build effective bridges to our new future. In the wake of the crisis of 2008, austerity measures were implemented across the western world to stop financial catastrophe. But what impact have these long-lasting and controversial polices had on workers and communities? Clara E. Mattei, an assistant professor of economics, believes they have been devastating, and that there's an ulterior motive for governments to implement such damaging policies. Clara joins Matthews to explain why and reveal what she believes are austerity's dark intellectual origins. CLARA E. MATTEI https://twitter.com/claraemattei is assistant professor of economics at the New School for Social Research https://twitter.com/thenewschool in New York City. Her latest book is 'The Capital Order: How Economists Invented Austerity and Paved the Way to Fascism https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/C/bo181707138.html'. A Tempo & Talker https://www.tempotalker.com/ production for the RSA. In this time of global change, strong communities and initiatives that bring people together are more invaluable than ever before. The RSA Fellowship https://www.thersa.org/fellowship/join-the-fellowship is a global network of problem solvers. We invite you to join our community today to stay connected, inspired and motivated in the months ahead. You can learn more about the Fellowship or start an application by clicking here. https://www.thersa.org/fellowship/join-the-fellowship
In this special series, we explore how regenerative practice is helping people in place collectively re-design their communities, cities and economies and create a thriving home for all on our planet. In this sixth episode, Josie and Daniel discuss the importance of place with two leading voices in regenerative development -- PAMELA MANG and JENNY ANDERSSON. We are living through a period of seemingly insurmountable challenges – from the climate crisis to global disparities of health and wealth. How can we grapple with such complex and wicked problems – collectively or as individuals? Regenerative development practitioners Pamela Mang and Jenny Andersson argue that to do so we must start in our own homes – with the places and spaces around us. PAMELA MANG is the founder of Regenesis Group https://regenesisgroup.com/ with 30 years’ consulting experience with businesses, governmental agencies and community groups specializing in living systems thinking and educational and human development processes. She is a faculty member for The Regenerative Practitioner – a programme which has supported hundreds of people around the world to build their experience of regenerative development. JENNY ANDERSSON is the founder of The Really Regenerative Centre https://reallyregenerative.org/. She works as a strategist, facilitator and educator, supporting organisations and communities to create visions for the future they want – together – and to find the energy, will and approaches to sustain long-term change. Explore links and resources, and find out more at https://www.thersa.org/oceania/regeneration-rising-podcast Join the Re-generation: https://www.thersa.org/regenerative-futures
In this thought-provoking interview series from the RSA https://www.thersa.org/, Matthew Taylor https://www.thersa.org/discover/matthew-taylors-blog, puts a range of leading thinkers on the spot - from writers to business leaders, politicians to journalists - by asking for big ideas to help build effective bridges to our new future. Adrian Chiles once put away 100 units of alcohol a week. The recommended amount is 14. But Adrian never considered himself an alcoholic, just someone who enjoyed drinking a bit too much. But after a warning from his doctor, and now well in to his 50s, Adrian decided it was time to address his relationship with the booze. But he didn't want to stop drinking entirely. Instead, he decided to embark on a journey to become a 'good' drinker, one who can enjoy alcohol in moderation. The writer and broadcaster joins Matthew to reveal how it changed who he is and the way he lives his life. Adrian Chiles is a writer, journalist and broadcaster. His new book is The Good Drinker https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/adrian-chiles-5/the-good-drinker/9781800812536/. A Tempo & Talker https://www.tempotalker.com/ production for the RSA. In this time of global change, strong communities and initiatives that bring people together are more invaluable than ever before. The RSA Fellowship https://www.thersa.org/fellowship/join-the-fellowship is a global network of problem solvers. We invite you to join our community today to stay connected, inspired and motivated in the months ahead. You can learn more about the Fellowship or start an application by clicking here. https://www.thersa.org/fellowship/join-the-fellowship
In this special “Bridges to the Future” series, we explore how regenerative practice is helping people in place collectively re-design their communities, cities and economies and create a thriving home for all on our planet. In this fifth episode, Josie and Daniel discuss the role companies can play in shaping our future with JOHN ELKINGTON and LOUISE KJELLERUP Roper from Volans Ventures. The last decade has seen a shift in the discussion around corporate social responsibility and the role businesses can play in tackling the world’s challenges. In this episode, we ask our guests, John Elkington and Louise Kjellerup Roper whether the businesses of today are doing enough to build a better tomorrow and what a regenerative approach to business could look like. John Elkington https://johnelkington.com/ is a world authority on corporate responsibility and sustainable capitalism. His book in 1997 popularised his ‘Triple Bottom Line’ concept, and laid the foundations for sustainable business strategy. His 20th book was published in 2020 - . LOUISE KJELLERUP Roper is the CEO of Volans https://volans.com/. She started her career with ‘cutting-edge’ software companies, before focusing on the role of business for good. Today, as well as being responsible for the work of Volans, she is a guest lecturer at both Cranfield University and the University of Exeter and part of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s CE100 network. Explore links and resources, and find out more at https://www.thersa.org/oceania/regeneration-rising-podcast Join the Re-generation: https://www.thersa.org/regenerative-futures
In this thought-provoking interview series from the RSA https://www.thersa.org/, Matthew Taylor https://www.thersa.org/discover/matthew-taylors-blog, puts a range of leading thinkers on the spot - from writers to business leaders, politicians to journalists - by asking for big ideas to help build effective bridges to our new future. In this special festive edition, Matthew selects his favourite conversations from 2021. Highlights include: Oliver Bullough exposes Britain’s major role in the world of corruption; Phil Tinline on why collective political nightmares can shape political horizons; Hannah Rose Woods, author of ‘Rule Nostalgia, on why yesterday’s events take a grip on today’s ambitions; Christine Emba explores how masculine attitudes to sex have shaped women’s expectations; and Sharon Blackie reveals why older woman are often the most powerful drivers of change in the world. More about the guests from this year's episode: Sharon Blackie is an award-winning writer, psychologist and mythologist. Her books, courses, lectures and workshops are focused on the development of the mythic imagination, and on the relevance of myth, fairy tales and folk traditions to the personal, cultural and environmental problems we face today. Her latest book is, 'Hagitude: Reimagining the Second Half of Life https://septemberpublishing.org/product/hagitude/'. Oliver Bullough https://twitter.com/OliverBullough?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor is the author of the financial expose , and two celebrated books about the former Soviet Union: and . His journalism appears regularly in the andHis latest book is Butler to the World: The book the oligarchs don’t want you to read - how Britain became the servant of tycoons, tax dodgers, kleptocrats and criminals https://profilebooks.com/work/butler-to-the-world/. CHRISTINE EMBA https://twitter.com/ChristineEmba?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthoris a columnist for writing about ideas and society. Her previous posts include the Hilton Kramer Fellow in Criticism at the New Criterion and as a deputy editor at the Economist Intelligence Unit. Her latest book is Rethinking Sex: A Provocation. https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/622579/rethinking-sex-by-christine-emba/ Phil Tinline https://twitter.com/phil_tinline?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor works for BBC Radio; he has made and presented documentaries about how political history shapes our lives. Formerly executive producer of Radio 4’s investigative history series, Document, he has written forand the His new book is, 'The Death of Consensus: 100 Years of British Political Nightmares https://www.hurstpublishers.com/book/the-death-of-consensus/'. HANNAH ROSE WOODS https://twitter.com/hannahrosewoods?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor is a writer and cultural historian. She has a PhD from the University of Cambridge, where she taught modern British history, and in 2016 captained her college's team to victory on the BBC quiz show, University Challenge. She has written on history, politics and culture for the , the , , and magazine. Her latest book is, "Rule, Nostalgia: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/443052/rule-nostalgia-by-woods-hannah-rose/9780753558737 A Tempo & Talker https://www.tempotalker.com/ production for the RSA. In this time of global change, strong communities and initiatives that bring people together are more invaluable than ever before. The RSA Fellowship https://www.thersa.org/fellowship/join-the-fellowship is a global network of problem solvers. We invite you to join our community today to stay connected, inspired and motivated in the months ahead. You can learn more about the Fellowship or start an application by clicking here. https://www.thersa.org/fellowship/join-the-fellowship
In this special series, we explore how regenerative practice is helping people in place collectively re-design their communities, cities and economies and create a thriving home for all on our planet. In this fourth episode, Josie and Daniel explore new models for structuring our economies with radical economists Kate Raworth and John Fullerton. The words economy and ecology have the same root in Ancient Greek – , meaning home. In an era marked by climate breakdown and profound social challenges, what is our economy telling us about our home? And what is our home, planet Earth, telling us about our economy? In this episode, we discuss the rise of regenerative economics with guests Kate Raworth and John Fullerton. KATE RAWORTH is a renegade economist focused on making economics fit for 21st century realities. Her internationally acclaimed framework of Doughnut Economics https://doughnuteconomics.org/about-doughnut-economics has been widely influential amongst sustainable development thinkers, progressive businesses and political activists. Her Doughnut Economics Action Lab https://doughnuteconomics.org/ is now working with communities around the world to put it into practice in our neighbourhoods and cities. JOHN FULLERTON is an impact investor, writer, and unconventional economist and is the Founder of the Capital Institute https://capitalinstitute.org/. He is the author of and is supporting business leaders explore what regenerative economics could look through his new course which brings together leading thinkers across economy, business and finance. Explore links and resources, and find out more at https://www.thersa.org/oceania/regeneration-rising-podcast Join the Re-generation: https://www.thersa.org/regenerative-futures
In this thought-provoking interview series from the RSA https://www.thersa.org/, Matthew Taylor https://www.thersa.org/discover/matthew-taylors-blog, puts a range of leading thinkers on the spot - from writers to business leaders, politicians to journalists - by asking for big ideas to help build effective bridges to our new future. Pulitzer Prize-winning physician, biologist, and author, Siddhartha Mukherjee, joins Matthew to discuss the importance of the body’s smallest structural and functional unit: the cell. He explains why the cell is so important when it comes to understanding the human body, medical science - and the story of life itself. Siddhartha Mukherjee /SiddharthaMukherjee.com is an associate professor of medicine at Columbia University and a cancer physician and researcher. A Rhodes scholar, he graduated from Stanford University, University of Oxford, and Harvard Medical School. He is the author of numerous bestselling books, including 'The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer', winner of the 2011 Pulitzer Prize in general nonfiction and 'The Laws of Medicine' and , The Gene: An Intimate History. His latest book is, The Song of the Cell https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Song-of-the-Cell/Siddhartha-Mukherjee/9781982117351. A Tempo & Talker https://www.tempotalker.com/ production for the RSA. In this time of global change, strong communities and initiatives that bring people together are more invaluable than ever before. The RSA Fellowship https://www.thersa.org/fellowship/join-the-fellowship is a global network of problem solvers. We invite you to join our community today to stay connected, inspired and motivated in the months ahead. You can learn more about the Fellowship or start an application by clicking here. https://www.thersa.org/fellowship/join-the-fellowship
REGENERATION RISING In this special series, we explore how regenerative practice is helping people in place collectively re-design their communities, cities and economies and create a thriving home for all on our planet. In this third episode, Josie and Daniel discuss regenerative cities with urban designers, Michael Pawlyn and Sarah Ichioka, authors of the book https://www.flourish-book.com/. From our cities, to our homes, to our public buildings, the spaces we inhabit determine how we live our lives and interact with the world around us. But what if our built environment is actually fueling our destructive lifestyles and furthering our disconnection with the living world? How can regenerative principles help us design buildings and communities that put life – all life – at the centre, and respond to our needs in the 21st century. It’s precisely these challenges that urban designers, Michael Pawlyn and Sarah Ichioka address in their new book, https://www.flourish-book.com/. Sarah Ichioka https://www.sarahichioka.com/ is an urbanist, curator and writer based in Singapore. She currently leads Desire Lines http://desire-lines.com/, a strategic consultancy for environmental, cultural, and social-impact organizations and initiatives. In previous roles https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahichioka/, she has explored the intersections of cities, society and ecology within leading international institutions of culture, policy and research. Michael Pawlyn http://www.exploration-architecture.com/studio/team is an architect and biomimicry expert, he established architecture practice Exploration http://www.exploration-architecture.com/studio/team in 2007 and is co-initiator of Architects Declare - a network of architecture studios that have pledged to help- tackle the global climate and biodiversity emergencies. Explore links and resources, and find out more at https://www.thersa.org/oceania/regeneration-rising-podcast Join the Re-generation: https://www.thersa.org/regenerative-futures
In this thought-provoking interview series from the RSA https://www.thersa.org/, Matthew Taylor https://www.thersa.org/discover/matthew-taylors-blog, puts a range of leading thinkers on the spot - from writers to business leaders, politicians to journalists - by asking for big ideas to help build effective bridges to our new future. Hashi Mohamed is a barrister and broadcaster based in London. A contributor to the , and he also presented (April 2017) and (2019). In his debut book , Hashi explores what his own experience can tell us about social mobility in Britain today. His latest book is, 'A Home of One's Own https://www.curtisbrown.co.uk/client/hashi-mohamed/work/a-home-of-one-s-own'. A Tempo & Talker https://www.tempotalker.com/ production for the RSA. In this time of global change, strong communities and initiatives that bring people together are more invaluable than ever before. The RSA Fellowship https://www.thersa.org/fellowship/join-the-fellowship is a global network of problem solvers. We invite you to join our community today to stay connected, inspired and motivated in the months ahead. You can learn more about the Fellowship or start an application by clicking here. https://www.thersa.org/fellowship/join-the-fellowship
In this special series, we explore how regenerative practice is helping people in place collectively re-design their communities, cities and economies and create a thriving home for all on our planet. In this second episode, Josie and Daniel are joined by Dr Anne Poelina, Co-Chair of Indigenous Studies at the University of Notre Dame and a Nyikina Warrwa Indigenous woman from the Kimberley Region of Western Australia. Regeneration is often positioned as a recent development in sustainable practice, but the principles that underpin this approach – connecting with place and living in harmony with natural systems – have been woven through cultures and wisdom traditions since the dawn of human history. In this episode, Josie and Daniel yarn with Dr Anne Poelina, a Nyikina Warrwa Traditional Owner and guardian of the Mardoowarra, Lower Fitzroy River in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. Dr Anne Poelina https://www.notredame.edu.au/research/nulungu/staff/Anne-Poelina is Co-Chair of Indigenous Studies and Senior Research Fellow at the Nulungu Institute, University of Notre Dame Australia, and a Nyikina Warrwa Traditional Owner from the Kimberley Region of Western Australia. Anne is an active Indigenous community leader, human and earth rights advocate, filmmaker and a respected academic researcher. She is also on the steering committee for Regenerative Songlines https://www.regenerative-songlines.net.au/, an Indigenous-led network working to develop a continent-wide framework for regeneration in Australia. Join the Re-generation: https://www.thersa.org/regenerative-futures
In this thought-provoking interview series from the RSA https://www.thersa.org/, Matthew Taylor https://www.thersa.org/discover/matthew-taylors-blog, puts a range of leading thinkers on the spot - from writers to business leaders, politicians to journalists - by asking for big ideas to help build effective bridges to our new future. Games developer and writer, Adrian Hon, believes creeping gamification in our workplace, our schools, even our government, is increasingly being used as a way to profit from and coerce us. Adrian joins Matthew to explain why, in a tech-driven world, we often have no choice but to play - and why losing can incur heavy penalties. Adrian Hon is the CEO and founder of Six to Start http://www.sixtostart.com/, co-creator of the world’s most successful smartphone fitness game, Zombies, Run! http://www.zombiesrungame.com/ Other games Adrian has designed, like We Tell Stories https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/We_Tell_Stories, have won awards including Best of Show at SXSW and been displayed at MOMA https://www.moma.org/interactives/exhibitions/2011/talktome/objects/140012/ and the Design Museum. Adrian's latest books is, 'You've Been Played: How Corporations, Governments and Schools Use Games to Control Us All https://swiftpress.com/book/youve-been-played/'. A Tempo & Talker https://www.tempotalker.com/ production for the RSA. In this time of global change, strong communities and initiatives that bring people together are more invaluable than ever before. The RSA Fellowship https://www.thersa.org/fellowship/join-the-fellowship is a global network of problem solvers. We invite you to join our community today to stay connected, inspired and motivated in the months ahead. You can learn more about the Fellowship or start an application by clicking here. https://www.thersa.org/fellowship/join-the-fellowship
In this special series, we explore how regenerative practice is helping people collectively re-design their communities, cities and economies to create a thriving home for all on our planet. In this first episode, co-hosts Josie Warden and Daniel Christian Wahl discuss what it means to think and act regeneratively. Every second of every day, our cells are fed, nourished, and regenerated by the living systems around us -- and our presence, in turn, enables other species to thrive. But our current way of living is interfering with these vital processes and undermining the very systems that enable life on this planet. As communities around the world grapple with the devastating consequences of a climate emergency and converging social and economic crises, there is growing consensus that our current way of thinking will not bring about the change we need in the time we have. We urgently need to rethink who we are as a species and our role on this planet. We need a new collective story for humanity – one that recognises our interconnection with the rest of life on Earth and galvanises collaborative action towards regenerative futures. Josie Warden https://twitter.com/josie_warden?lang=en leads regenerative design practice at the RSA, working with policy makers, businesses and civil society organisations to explore how design can shape regenerative futures where people and planet thrive together for the long term. Dr Daniel Christian Wahl https://designforsustainability.medium.com/works internationally as a consultant and educator in regenerative design, whole systems design and transformative innovation. His vast catalogue of forward-thinking work (notably his book Designing Regenerative Cultures https://www.triarchypress.net/drc.html) has inspired and enabled people from all walks of life to apply regenerative design to their own contexts. In 2021, he was awarded the RSA's prestigious Bicentenary Medal for his contribution to the field of regenerative design. Join the Re-generation: https://www.thersa.org/regenerative-futures
In this thought-provoking interview series from the RSA https://www.thersa.org/, Matthew Taylor https://www.thersa.org/discover/matthew-taylors-blog, puts a range of leading thinkers on the spot - from writers to business leaders, politicians to journalists - by asking for big ideas to help build effective bridges to our new future. Matthew meets with Will Butler-Adams, the CEO of Brompton Bicycles, originally a small British company that has grown to become one of the biggest cycling brand names in the world. Will discusses the challenge of producing intricate folding bikes at scale, why passion is key to his success and why he's convinced that bikes can help solve global problems and improve our lives. Will Butler-Adams https://twitter.com/will_brompton is a chartered engineer and CEO of Brompton Bicycle Limited. He was appointed OBE in the 2015 New Year Honours, featured in multiple publications including the Financial Times, and delivered talks for Google and PwC. His latest book is, The Brompton: Engineering for Change https://profilebooks.com/work/the-brompton/ (with Dan Davies). A Tempo & Talker https://www.tempotalker.com/ production for the RSA. In this time of global change, strong communities and initiatives that bring people together are more invaluable than ever before. The RSA Fellowship https://www.thersa.org/fellowship/join-the-fellowship is a global network of problem solvers. We invite you to join our community today to stay connected, inspired and motivated in the months ahead. You can learn more about the Fellowship or start an application by clicking here. https://www.thersa.org/fellowship/join-the-fellowship
