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Rowan Williams – On Solidarity From the French Revolution to the fight against climate change, ‘solidarity’ is at the heart of progressive politics. #RowanWilliams investigates what that means for us in 2026. Wed, 25 Mar | 7:30pm | London Tickets at https://t.co/emdCYimt6S
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Michael Pollan – A Journey Into Consciousness | Live in Conversation in London Join the bestselling author of #HowToChangeYourMind' @michaelpollan on a quest to solve the greatest mystery in nature: consciousness. Thu, 19 Mar | 7:30pm | London Tickets: https://t.co/M9G4gU91kr
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This week, we turn to Wellcome Collection's new exhibition, 'Thirst: In Search of Freshwater"—a crucial exploration of humanity's longstanding relationship with freshwater, and the crises populations continue to face around access to freshwater today. @ExploreWellcome
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Think Like a Stoic – The Ancient Path to a Life Well Lived In a world overflowing with information, @kenmogi shares with @edielush why the calm of stoicism—and the personal growth it offers—has never been more crucial. Tue, 16 Dec | 6:00pm | Online https://t.co/rsgNArLsvW
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Drawing on the latest research into the biology of human interaction, Stanford neuroscientist @dr_benrein joins @hannahmacin to share how to harness the power of socialising to boost your wellbeing. Fri, 2 Jan | 6:00pm | Online https://t.co/5S05MkNAp2
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I've got some events lined up for publication week of Everybody Loves Our Dollars. You should come, and indeed you can book tickets! https://t.co/a3ATF7kUEu
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Next week, don't miss the author of international bestseller #Babel and global phenomenon #Yellowface @kuangrf as she returns with 2025’s most unexpected love story. It’s going to be hell… @hannahmacin Tue, 9 Dec | 7:30pm | London Tickets at https://t.co/0nI7JbRnOX
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We all think physically – we just haven’t been paying attention. Britain’s greatest living choreographer @WayneMcGregor joins us to revolutionise the way you live your life. Sun, 18 Jan | 7:00pm | London Tickets: https://t.co/7ygwxmvPko
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Join the award-winning star of The Rest is History @holland_tom for a journey back to the Roman empire, where we will get up close and personal with Caesar, Augustus, Caligula, and Nero… Wed, 8 Apr | 7:30pm | Live on Stage at the Barbican Tickets: https://t.co/FCSd8T6Rat
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Slavoj Zizek – on Liberal Fascism | Live In Conversation at the Barbican Join rockstar philosopher #SlavojZizek for a guide to the end times. Is despair the only hope? Can the world escape the clutches of libertarian fascism? Wed, 6 May 2026 | 7:30pm https://t.co/2D1mAMF9Zx
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The Booker Prize-winning author of Lincoln in the Bardo #GeorgeSaunders joins @RichardAyoade to reveal an astonishing new tale of life and death, good and evil. Tue, 17 Feb | 7:30pm | London Tickets: https://t.co/1X8ekV5Kd3
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Everybody Loves Our Dollars – How Money Laundering Won Join leading investigative journalist @OliverBullough for a wildly thrilling exposé of the dark financial secrets at the heart of the world economy. Tue, 27 Jan | 6:15pm | London & Online Tickets: https://t.co/ZfSzaNpKaS
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Comedian. Podcaster. Phenomenon. @VivGroskop is not only a hugely accomplished public performer: she can teach every woman how to be heard, without pretending to be someone they’re not. Thu, 5 Mar | 7:30pm | London Tickets: https://t.co/ZcrsSuoljg
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Join the former Supreme Court Justice and bestselling historian #JonathanSumption as he cuts through the political noise with an acute analysis of the state of global democracy today – and what we can do about it. Sun, 18 Jan | 7:00pm | London Tickets: https://t.co/nOijvUaQAj
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You’ve heard of fight, flight and freeze – but fawning might be the most common trauma response of all. Learn how to work through it and find freedom with the leading expert, Dr Ingrid Clayton. Tue, 25 Nov | 6:00pm | Online Tickets: https://t.co/h6bD4pPgcA
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World-leading economist @BrankoMilan takes us on a journey through the ruins of the current global order. As the foundations of neoliberalism crumble, where do we go next? @hannahmacin Fri, 28 Nov | 6:00pm | Online Tickets: https://t.co/vqtmhbphAy
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Julia Bradbury – Hack Yourself Healthy Drawing both the advice of world-renowned experts and personal experiments, @JuliaBradbury joins us with science-based strategies for optimising your health and wellbeing. Thu, 29 Jan | 7:30pm | London Tickets: https://t.co/NZQsq0E4Xn
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Rutger Bregman Meets George Monbiot – How to Find Your Purpose Global sensation @rcbregman joins @GeorgeMonbiot to show how small groups of committed individuals changed the course of history – and how you can, too. Wed, 14 Jan | 7:30pm | London Tickets: https://t.co/VFqJjUSL7S
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RF Kuang – To Hell With Love The author of international bestseller #Babel and global phenomenon #Yellowface @kuangrf returns with 2025’s most unexpected love story. It’s going to be hell… @hannahmacin Tue, 9 Dec | 7:30pm | London https://t.co/0nI7JbRnOX
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#TheodorMeron survived ghettos and camps during WWII, then rose to become one of the most influential international judges of his time. He joins us to share his story from surviving the Holocaust to judging genocide . 13 Jan | 6:15pm | London & Online https://t.co/VyWEp45Xgz
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