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Where Great Minds Meet
Enjoyed speaking to ‘The Friends of Attention’ fighting back against the Trillion Dollar industry fracking our attention.
Out now on @intelligence2.bsky.social:
open.spotify.com/episode/4UVs...
Rachel and Rob on stage talking
Huge thanks to Rob Delaney, the Kiln Theatre & @intelligence2.bsky.social for last night’s conversation about love, grief, hope, loss, altruism & The Story of a Heart.
We spoke in front of Max’s parents, Emma & Paul, and Keira’s sisters, Katelyn & Keely – what an honour to have them all there 🧡
I had a very nice time speaking with Olivia Laing about their new novel, The Silver Book-- an an anti-fascist noir thriller which also happens to be a love letter to Italian cinema. Hear our conversation on the @intelligence2.bsky.social podcast: open.spotify.com/episode/4VUG...
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Really enjoyed chatting with @rory-stewart.bsky.social about his brilliant new book #Middleland - a hymn to the beauty of Cumbria, testament to the spirit of its people & powerful call for democratic reform - oh & we covered a new role for the EU & the horror of Trump too @intelligence2.bsky.social
27.10.2025 22:15 — 👍 92 🔁 9 💬 2 📌 0Absolutely cannot wait to join Rob Delaney to discuss our books & what The Story of a Heart tells us about compassion, care, medical innovation & the NHS 🫀💗🩺
Thank you @intelligence2.bsky.social for arranging this dream conversation.
Please join us!
📆 13 Nov
📍 Kiln Theatre, London
⏰ 7pm
Join Rory Stewart and @carolinelucas.bsky.social on October 27 at The Light, Friends House – London for a discussion on the state of Britain and the world today. He will draw from his new book Middleland: Dispatches from the Borders.
Tickets Here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-evening...
Tim Berners-Lee on stage with Tania Bryer seated opposite one another. Tim's face is expressive with his hands up in the air.
Tim Berners-Lee on stage with Tania Bryer seated opposite one another. You see Tania's face smiling at Tim who is holding one hand up.
On Tuesday I launched my memoir 'This Is for Everyone' at
@cadoganhall.bsky.social
Available now @ thisisforeveryone.timbl.com & bookshops everywhere.
Special thanks to
Tania Bryer
@panmacmillan.bsky.social
@intelligence2.bsky.social
Is Trump really a ‘strongman’ and is it fair to put him in the same category of leaders as Vladimir Putin or Xi Jinping?
Find out in the final event of our 'Age of The Strongman' series with @anneapplebaum.bsky.social and @gideonrachman.bsky.social
www.intelligencesquared.com/events/the-a...
Two books: Green Crime by Julia Shaw and Clearing the Air by Hannah Ritchie
I'll be interviewing these two ace writers in a couple of weeks for @intelligence2.bsky.social . The video podcasts (both video and audio formats will be available, I think) will be out shortly after that. Lots of food for thought!
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I spoke to the Intelligence Squared podcast about my book "Exile Economics: What Happens if Globalisation Fails"
Listen here 🎧👇
podmust.com/ep/?podcast=...
@deborahbaker.bsky.social has written a fantastic book about Charlottesville and the events that set the stage for the 2017 Unite the Right Rally. It was an honor to speak with her about it for the @intelligence2.bsky.social podcast. Do listen! open.spotify.com/episode/49W5...
15.07.2025 11:37 — 👍 1 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0
Don't miss Tim Marshall's @intelligence2.bsky.social event - 10 July at Richmond Theatre, London!
The #PrisonersOfGeography author shares his insights on world politics, conflicts across the globe and the future of #geopolitics in space:
www.atgtickets.com/shows/tim-ma...
Tour dates for my book ‘This is for Everyone’ released today. Join me in London Sept 9th, Oxford Sept 10th or Edinburgh Sept 13th.
More on US dates and the rest of the 🌍 soon.
🙏 @intelligence2.bsky.social @blackwells.bsky.social @portybooks.bsky.social
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I was really taken with Alice Mah's story and was grateful to the team at @intelligence2.bsky.social for the chance to speak with her. We talked about sweeping tombs, acts of translation, gifts of cash, and what pollution can do to your sense of smell. Take a listen: open.spotify.com/episode/1SnF...
27.04.2025 15:43 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Looking for a #history pod to listen to this weekend?
I had a super time speaking with brilliant @moudhy.bsky.social about her book on ancient Mesopotamia & the 'history of history' #BetweenTwoRivers, for @intelligence2.bsky.social
Available on all your pod platforms:
megaphone.link/NSR8766235582
Deborah Frances-White joins David Tennant for a powerful night on free speech, critical thinking & tough conversations. Join us on Wednesday April 30 at the Shaw Theatre.
Tickets below:
bit.ly/3RGmPZJ
Dr Shini Somara joins Marcus du Sautoy on Wednesday May 7 at Conway Hall for How Mathematics Shapes Creativity. An engineer, author & science communicator, she brings a unique perspective on how math fuels innovation and creativity.
Tickets below:
bit.ly/42kL5pr
How has protest shaped Britain - and how has photography shaped protest? 🎞️
Join Steve McQueen and Gary Younge at Union Chapel on Fri 25 Apr as they explore these questions through McQueen’s new book Resistance.
Tickets via the link below:
bit.ly/3Yf1o5N
How does maths shape creativity? 🔢
From Mozart’s music to Zaha Hadid’s designs, mathematical patterns underpin great art.
On Wednesday May 7 at Conway Hall, award-winning mathematician Marcus du Sautoy explores this deep connection in Blueprints.
Get your tickets now:
bit.ly/3FQpn56
We’re thrilled to have journalist & author Bryony Gordon host our event with Matt Haig on June 5 at Union Chapel! They’ll discuss The Life Impossible & how storytelling helps us navigate life’s complexities.
Don’t miss this inspiring evening - get your tickets now:
bit.ly/3YblWfq
How can history help us navigate an uncertain future? 🔎
This Wednesday, April 2, geopolitical expert Robert Kaplan speaks at Conway Hall, London, on the forces shaping our world - great power conflicts, climate change, and tech shifts.
Final tickets below:
bit.ly/3FPAvPw
Give the gift of insight this Mother’s Day! 💐 Get 40% off an annual Intelligence Squared+ membership with code MOTHERSDAY40. For just £71.99, enjoy:
✔ Unlimited online event access
✔ Exclusive, ad-free past debates
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Rutger Bregman is touring the UK with his new book Moral Ambition, challenging us to rethink success and create real change. 🌍
📍 London – April 23, Emmanuel Centre
📍 Edinburgh – April 24, Assembly Rooms
Get your tickets now:
bit.ly/4jODFm9
We’ve entered the Age of the Strongman.
At our first event, Gideon Rachman, Catherine Belton, and Arkady Ostrovsky explored how leaders like Putin justify their grip on power. This political style isn’t fading.
Next, we examine Xi, Netanyahu, and Trump. Don’t miss out - book now:
bit.ly/4kGI7E5
How can we make peace with time? ✨
Bestselling author Oliver Burkeman (Four Thousand Weeks) returns with Meditation for Mortals. Join him at Union Chapel, London, on Tue, Apr 29, as he and Tim Harford explore how embracing limits leads to a richer life.
Get your tickets now 🎟️
bit.ly/4leBPvI
The Age of the Strongman.
At our first event, Gideon Rachman, Catherine Belton, and Arkady Ostrovsky explored how leaders like Putin justify their grip on power. This style isn’t fading - understanding it is crucial.
Next: Xi, Netanyahu, and Trump.
Book now via the link below:
bit.ly/4kGI7E5
Next Monday, March 24, LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman takes the stage in London to explore how AI can empower people, transform industries & shape a better future. Don’t miss this rare chance to hear from a tech pioneer!
Final tickets via the link below:
bit.ly/4hF64sN
An Evening with Adam Buxton – live at Union Chapel! 🎤
Join comedian, writer & podcaster Adam Buxton on May 19 for a night of laughter & nostalgia. Celebrating his memoir I Love You, Byeee, he’ll share stories of DIY TV, rockstars & more.
Tickets via the link below:
bit.ly/41AU9WL
