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Nov 18, 2022

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What was the philosophical basis of Anaximander's cosmological ideas? Theoretical physicist and bestselling author, Carlo Rovelli, in conversation with the award-winning historian

@holland_tom

to discuss his book about the Greek philosopher.

Carlo Rovelli and Tom Holland on Anaximander, the Ancient World’s Most Radical Scientific Thinker -...

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This week marked the three-year anniversary of the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union. In the time leading up to this historic event, numerous predictions were made about its outcome; were these predictions accurate? 🎧The Sunday Debate:

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Feb 3

Bach was the giant of the Baroque period, while Beethoven was the romantic revolutionary of the 19th century. But who is considered the greater composer? Join us at our live event at

@cadoganhall

to decide. 🎟️bit.ly/3Hv7aXP

Feb 2

Join online as we explore the importance of portraiture, the challenges of unearthing stories that have been buried for so long, and how to move beyond token representation to something more meaningful. Register for today's free 👇

Faces of Britain – Missing Portraits and the Gaps in British History - Intelligence Squared

Feb 2

Spies, Communism and the Cold War A look back at when Scott Anderson joined us to discuss his book 'The Quiet Americans' chronicling the exploits of four American spies, with journalist Hugo Lindgren.

Spies, Communism and The Cold War - Politics & Economics - Intelligence Squared

Intelligence Squared presents a live podcast recording about the spies fighting communism during the Cold War. At the end of World War II, the United States dominated the world militarily, economic...

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will chair what will be a fascinating

debate here on 26 April: Bach vs Beethoven - The Battle of the Great Composers, with world-renowned cellist

@StevenIsserlis

for Bach & acclaimed music critic

@NLebrecht

for Beethoven. Info: cadoganhall.com/whats-on/bach-

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Feb 1

Exploring the endgame of the Ukrainian conflict. Live at the

@southbankcentre

Live at the Southbank Centre - The War in Ukraine: How Does it End? - Intelligence Squared

Jan 31

Tomorrow, renowned economist and author Ha-Joon Chang will bring his new book Economics: A Hungry Economist Explains the World to #IntelligenceSquared

Digestible Economics: A Hungry Economist Explains the World - Intelligence Squared

Jan 31

Do we need to learn the art of arguing?

@mehdirhasan

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Meet our speakers 👇 🎙️Dr Nicholas Cullinan, Director of the,

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@mlothianmclean

🎙️Thomas J Price, Artist,

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🎙️ David Lascelles, Earl of Harewood,

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How has portraiture contributed to Britain’s multifaceted history? #IntelligenceSquared and

@HarewoodHouse

have joined forces to explore this question. For more about the event and how you can join in person or online:

Faces of Britain – Missing Portraits and the Gaps in British History - Intelligence Squared

How many senses do we have? A interesting discussion on why the five traditional senses are just the tip of the iceberg with

@ashleyjwward

and zoologist and broadcaster Lucy Cooke. 🎧 bit.ly/3JdBBnK

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Jan 28

I'll be in London as part of my UK book tour, speaking about #WinEveryArgument, as well as US & UK politics, in front of a live audience, with

@Freedland

of the Guardian, for

, on Mon March 13th at 7pm. Hope to see you there. Details/tickets:

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Really looking forward to hosting

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Jan 27

From the archive 📺 Watch now on #IntelligenceSquared+

Trailblazers: Women Leading the Way - Art & Culture - Intelligence Squared

Women of colour have to navigate a world of work where they are often discriminated against because of their race as well as their gender. But despite the challenges, they are increasingly making...

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Tim Harford on the Importance of Being Messy

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Can Lego save the world?

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What Lego can teach us about saving the planet

A core feature of complex Lego sets holds big lessons for energy projects

How can Blockchain technology revolutionise the way we interact and transact with one another? Revisit this #IntelligenceSquared event where we brought together leading evangelists and sceptics, with

@kamalahmednews

in the chair.

Blockchain: Quantum leap forward or digital snake oil?

Blockchain, the technology on which Bitcoin is based, has gone mainstream. Until recently a subject confined to tech blogs and Reddit pages, it is earning huge amounts of column inches and airtime....

Jan 25

Does our refusal to recognise the power of DNA perpetuate the myth of meritocracy?

@kph3k

discusses with author and journalist

@helenlewis

why we're getting it wrong when it comes to genetic inheritance.

The Genetic Lottery: Debunking Myths about DNA, with Kathryn Paige Harden

Behavioural geneticist Kathryn Paige Harden discusses with author and journalist Helen Lewis why we're getting it wrong when it comes to genetic inheritance. Does our refusal to recognise the power...

Jan 25

Is Hindu nationalism threatening India's democracy?

@RanaAyyub

discusses how she believes secularism has been eroded in India and how it can be defended from rising Hindu Nationalism. Watch the full conversation on #IntelligenceSquared+

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Jan 25

How is Modi shaping the future of India? 🎧Revisit our Sunday Debate 👇bit.ly/3kF8GyQ

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for a discussion of his new book, Putin's Wars: From Chechnya to Ukraine. Chaired by

@katiestallard

@NewStatesman

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What are the possible paths to peace in Ukraine? In partnership with the

@southbankcentre

@litsouthbank

Live at the Southbank Centre - The War in Ukraine: How Does it End? - Intelligence Squared

What connects the collapse of the Soviet Union and Sesame Street? Find out tomorrow with

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Join us tomorrow. #IntelligenceSquared

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Debate: Should We Fix Capitalism or Abandon It? Our in-person event in London with

@martinwolf_

and

@yanisvaroufakis

has sold out. But you can still join the conversation online. Register for the Livestream 👇

Martin Wolf and Yanis Varoufakis - System Error: Should We Fix Capitalism or Abandon It? - Intell...

Jan 23

Having written more than 70 books and essays on theology, philosophy and Church history, was Pope Benedict XVI one of the most intellectual in recent history? 🎧Listen now: bit.ly/3iXBLVL

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next month in London to decide whether we should fix or abandon capitalism.

Martin Wolf and Yanis Varoufakis - System Error: Should We Fix Capitalism or Abandon It? - Intell...

Is democratic capitalism doomed? Before Martin Wolf takes the stage at our event next month in London, here's a preview of his current thinking on how to solve the problems of democratic capitalism.

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Martin Wolf: in defence of democratic capitalism

The marriage of liberal economics and democracy has brought immense benefits to the world, but faces its toughest test in decades. What needs to be done?

4 tips on managing your finances from

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Jan 20

What beliefs and misconceptions do we have surrounding food and nutrition? Watch journalist

@nelufar

in conversation with

@rrrins

as they explore the topic. Now on #IntelligenceSquared+ bit.ly/3WksAMA

- Award-winning television producer, filmmaker, and journalist who has produced television news and documentaries in Russia, Ukraine, and the former Soviet Union for CBS, NBC, ABC, and PBS.

The collapse of the Soviet Union and Sesame Street. #IntelligenceSquared

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A look back at this live event series in collaboration with

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, bringing together leading New York Times journalists and thought leaders to discuss the key issues facing the globe today.

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