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Why are some of us so effective at creating anxiety and stress?
Why are some of us so effective at creating anxiety and stress?
How Individual Psychology offers a practical prevention and treatment model for anxiety disorders – in two parts January 10th and February 14th 2017.
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Alzheimer’s Research – the Latest
Alzheimer’s Research – the Latest
Dementia and Alzheimer's disease 'breakthroughs' appear in the newspapers every week, but in reality there hasn't been a new drug for any form of dementia in almost 15 years. Dr Clare Walton will talk about some of latest developments taking place in dementia research and highlight the leading work taking place here in the UK.
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Poetic Naturalism – a New Understanding of Life and the Universe
Poetic Naturalism – a New Understanding of Life and the Universe
“Naturalism” is the idea that there is only one world, the natural world, which follows the laws of nature and which can be investigated by scientific methods. The term “Poetic Naturalism” was introduced by theoretical physicist Sean Carroll in his 2016 book, The Big Picture. Carroll is perhaps the greatest living humanist thinker and in his book he explores humanity's big questions including: the origin of life, meanings in life and the origin of the universe.Chris Street will hold your hand and take you through an incredible journey of new understandings of our existence on Planet earth.
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Nothing: The Best Present
Nothing: The Best Present
For the last Sunday Assembly London of 2016 we are joined by the amazing Laurence Shorter. In his quest to understand the secrets of happiness, he has authored a bestselling book on positive thinking (The Optimist, 2009), written and performed his own one-man show at the Edinburgh Festival, and created the Lazy Guru, the world’s first cartoon guide to mindfulness and flow.
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Legal Regulation Debate
Legal Regulation Debate
The Psychedelic Society has partnering with VolteFace to co-host this event on the Legal Regulation of recreational drugs. VolteFace is a policy innovation hub that explores alternatives to current public policies relating to drugs, and which also publishes drug-related content.
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a way with words – celebration event
a way with words – celebration event
Come and experience an event like no other - a playful, interactive showcase where you will engage with and learn about some of the elements that make for persuasive communication, encouraging you to explore how you can use language to get your message across, and ultimately develop your own approach to having 'a way with words'
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Brook Street Band
Brook Street Band
Bach: Trio Sonata BWV1038 in G Handel: Cello Sonata in G Leclair: L'Ainé Deuxieme Recréation de Musique d'une exécution facile Op.8 in G minor Handel: Trio Sonata Op.2/1 in B minor Rameau: Pièce de Clavecin en Concerts No.1 Telemann: Paris Quartet No.1 in D TWV43:D3
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Cheering for Trump?
Cheering for Trump?
Donald Trump's conduct, temperament and outrageous utterances during the presidential campaign should have ensured his rejection by the electorate. He was patently prepared to say anything to achieve office. But our speaker today, Chris Bratcher, considers he was telling it as it is on two huge policy issues; NATO and Free Trade.Chris will explain why he considers Trump could just be a force for good.
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A sea of lies? The media, politicians, and ‘post-truth’ politics
A sea of lies? The media, politicians, and ‘post-truth’ politics
Whether the issue is immigration, Brexit, welfare, press-regulation, the NHS, or Trump vs. Clinton, concern is being expressed about the way in which both politicians and the media shape the political agenda by means of spin, deceit, and, in some cases, bare-faced lies. To what extent have we lost sight of the truth? How can we ensure the facts are centre-stage when it comes to policy- and democratic decision-making? The evening is hosted by CFI's Stephen Law.
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Rocking Against Racism 1976-1982
Rocking Against Racism 1976-1982
The book Rocking Against Racism 1976-1981 hears from a number of collaborators, rockers and fighters. This launch event will host talks, readings and, of course, music, not only looking back at the events of 40 years ago, but also looking at the struggles and fights we face in Britain today.
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Is it Time to Rethink the “University”?
Is it Time to Rethink the “University”?
In this talk Professor Dennis Hayes, an expert in educational development, will describe what’s gone wrong and discuss some attempts to save the university sector, making it fit-for-purpose for the 21st century.
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Albanian Culture Days
Albanian Culture Days
As a part of the Albanian Culture Days, Ministry of Diaspora of the Republic of Kosovo in cooperation with the Embassy of Kosovo in London is proud to bring to London the world renowned Albanian jazz singer, Elina Duni and Gent Rushi.
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London Thinks – A Critical Conversation with John Elliott
London Thinks – A Critical Conversation with John Elliott
Sir John Elliott, Regius Professor Emeritus at Oxford University joins Ideas Roadshow host Howard Burton to discuss Spain, Catalan separatist movements past and present, and the life of a historian.
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Develop:VR
Develop:VR
Brought to you by the team behind Develop:Brighton, Develop:VR is a new one day event taking place. It will focus on the new commercial opportunities that Virtual and Augmented Reality present, together with exploring the tools and techniques needed to produce top notch VR and AR content.
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Celebrating the Life of Terry Mullins
Celebrating the Life of Terry Mullins
For Terry all the world was his stage. As we celebrate his life it is a wonderful opportunity to bring together, for one last curtain call, everyone he knew from all the many and varied compartments of his life.Arrival from 10am for a 10.30am start. Buffet lunch at 12 noon – close at 1pm. The Celebration will consist of a series of three minute Tributes from his family, a wide range of groups and individuals.Please RSVP - for catering purposes by emailing midsomer.myers@gmail.com or ringing 07530 042627 if you are able to come.
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Tom Donald – Art of Improvisation
Tom Donald – Art of Improvisation
Australian pianist and composer Tom Donald will take the audience on a musical Odyssey. Classical sounds infused with jazz elements, reflecting the unique spirit of legendary concert hall and audience. Piano lovers can’t miss this!
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Live. Learn. Love, with Salema Veliu
Live. Learn. Love, with Salema Veliu
Salema Veliu’s ‘live. learn. love’ method reflects the new era of coaching; one that incorporates and combines yoga, meditation, psychology and neuroscience. Her mission is to share the connections between Eastern philosophies and Western science in an accessible and inspiring way.
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Man-made Climate Change – is it trumped up?
Man-made Climate Change – is it trumped up?
Hot-hot debate: Piers Corbyn v Professor Piers Forster.In this unique debate, we bring together two high profile scientists who share very different views on how humans are impacting our climate. Professor Piers Forster – one of the leading scientists involved when the IPCC was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize will take on Piers Corbyn, who is well known for his skeptical views, and considers that the main-stream theory of man-made climate change is deeply flawed
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The Haunted Landscape: British Folklore and Ghosts
The Haunted Landscape: British Folklore and Ghosts
SOLD OUT - As the days darken the London Fortean Society explores the folklore, ghosts and curses of the British Isles with the one-day symposium 'The Haunted Landscape'. Authors, experts and researchers discuss ghosts, strange beasts and magic. From a talking mongoose to soul birds, moving megaliths in the landscape to witch marks in old buildings; fairy lore and ghosts. Join us at Conway Hall to learn that the green and pleasant land we abide in has dark, strange and chilling other side.
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An Evening with Alastair Campbell (On Brexit, Corbyn, Blair, May and much more besides)
An Evening with Alastair Campbell (On Brexit, Corbyn, Blair, May and much more besides)
Join how to: Academy for an unmissable evening with Alastair Campbell in a talk which will range from Brexit and Theresa May to the future of the Labour Party.
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Transforming Justice
Transforming Justice
Chris Purnell will discuss the changes envisaged by the Ministry of Justice in their recent consultation paper, e.g. as to the composition of Tribunal panels and the effect of some changes which have already taken place such as the imposition of fees on workers who wish to start claims in Employment Tribunals. There will be reference to ideas such as the ‘virtual court’ and the reconfiguration of the Ministry of Justice’s Court estate, but the prime object of the talk will be to raise questions e.g. Are the current reforms anything more than a cost saving exercise? What reforms really will improve the quality of justice and for whom?
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London Thinks – An Intimate Conversation with Roger Penrose
London Thinks – An Intimate Conversation with Roger Penrose
Celebrated theoretical physicist Sir Prof Roger Penrose speaks with Ideas Roadshow host Howard Burton on the current and future state of theoretical physics in keeping with his latest book, Fashion, Faith and Fantasy in the New Physics of the Universe.
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Mencap: Planning for the Future
Mencap: Planning for the Future
On the evening of Thursday 10th November Mencap will be hosting a Planning for the Future event at Conway Hall. The event will provide free information on how families and carers can ensure that someone with a learning disability is taken care of when they are no longer around, by making a suitable will or setting up a trust.
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5×15 on Aliens: Science from the Other Side
5×15 on Aliens: Science from the Other Side
Join 5x15 as Professor Jim Al-Khalili considers aliens, alongside four other curious minds who have all contributed to his new book on the topic. If you've ever looked up into the starry sky and wondered 'are we alone?' then this event might just be for you.Featuring: Dallas Campbell, Adam Rutherford, Lewis Dartnell & Louisa Preston
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