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![Photography: Process, Theory & Practice Group – #6 Collaboration]()
Photography: Process, Theory & Practice Group – #6 Collaboration
Photography: Process, Theory & Practice Group – #6 Collaboration
Join Grace Gelder for an afternoon of photography-based presentation, discussion and experimentation. This month the theme is "Collaboration". All are welcome and no prior experience is necessary, all you need is something to take pictures with.
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![a school of thought: a way with words]()
a school of thought: a way with words
a school of thought: a way with words
Take part in a six-week project, with Adam Ramejkis (University of the Arts London), critically exploring the power of language and the art of persuasive communication. In these sessions you will be adopting a think-share-explore approach as you discuss your ideas and research findings.
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![Rendlesham — Deconstructing a Myth]()
Rendlesham — Deconstructing a Myth
Rendlesham — Deconstructing a Myth
Over the past 30 years the Rendlesham Forest incident has become one of the top ten UFO cases in the world, as voted by UFO believers, and is now often described as the “British Roswell”. Skeptical investigator Ian Ridpath looks at the main points of the case.
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![Ten years on: The aftermath of the global financial crisis]()
Ten years on: The aftermath of the global financial crisis
Ten years on: The aftermath of the global financial crisis
Join Guardian economics editor Larry Elliott for a discussion of the aftermath of the financial crisis and the age of austerity. Panellists include economist Ann Pettifor, with more speakers to be announced.
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![Minguet Quartet]()
Minguet Quartet
Minguet Quartet
Internationally renowned Minguet Quartet return to Conway Hall for the first time since 2013, performing German Romantic works by Mendelssohn and Schumann alongside music by Argentinian composer Alberto Ginastera. The quartet also mark 30 years since they were founded. Free entry for under-26s, courtesy of the CAVATINA Chamber Music Trust.
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![Thinking on Sunday: Is The Universe a Simulation?]()
Thinking on Sunday: Is The Universe a Simulation?
Thinking on Sunday: Is The Universe a Simulation?
This talk from Bill Turner will explain in an easy to understand way "The Simulation Argument' by Nick Bostrom (Oxford University) which is an argument to say that we are probably living in a computer simulation.
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![Sex Appeal 7]()
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![Is The Era Of Universal Human Rights Coming To An End?]()
Is The Era Of Universal Human Rights Coming To An End?
Is The Era Of Universal Human Rights Coming To An End?
Conor Gearty, Professor of Human Rights Law at LSE, presents this year's lecture in memory of Corin Redgrave who was an inspirational, passionate and steadfast campaigner for human rights.
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![Conway Hall Book Club – January 2018]()
Conway Hall Book Club – January 2018
Conway Hall Book Club – January 2018
A monthly book club, open to all, where each time we discuss a title from our resident publishers, Istros Books and Peter Owen. This month: The Tragic Fate of Moritz Toth by Dana Todorovic. Mixing philosophy with first-class story-telling, Todorović charmingly coaxes us towards an unexpected conclusion.
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![how to: The Real Causes of Depression – and the Unexpected Solutions.]()
how to: The Real Causes of Depression – and the Unexpected Solutions.
how to: The Real Causes of Depression – and the Unexpected Solutions.
In this talk Johann Hari, whose TED talk on addiction – and the animation based on it – has been viewed over 20 million times online, will present a radical reappraisal of depression arguing that depression isn’t caused by a chemical imbalance in our brains but by crucial changes in the way we are living.
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![Fear Hack – January 2018]()
Fear Hack – January 2018
Fear Hack – January 2018
At the Fear Hack we approach fear differently. We look at the things that make us anxious from a different direction and at the end of the session we run an exercise where we make our fear our friend so that we can learn from it.This is a place where we all get to turn fear into excitement.Fear Hack is a 3 hour workshop (arrive from 5.30pm for a 6pm start), full of interactive sessions in which you can play with different approaches to build your "re-framing fear" toolkit.
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![Performance Speed Dating]()
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![Future Democracy: Alternative Models Of Democracy]()
Future Democracy: Alternative Models Of Democracy
Future Democracy: Alternative Models Of Democracy
Join us for the first in a new series of vibrant meetings at Conway Hall where we look at the gross inadequacies of our democratic system and consider possible alternatives to create a better democracy for us all.
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![Phase Transition]()
Phase Transition
Phase Transition
A ten week programme of dance workshops and performances open to all. Conway Collective, in collaboration with Turning Worlds Dance, is launching a new Open Dance project and is seeking participants of all ages to work together in Phase Transition.
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![Dvorák Piano Quartet]()
Dvorák Piano Quartet
Dvorák Piano Quartet
As part of their short tour to the UK, the Czech piano quartet present a exuberant programme including music from their homeland including Karel Janovicky’s 2015 work, which he will introduce at the evening’s pre-concert talk. Free entry for under-26s, courtesy of the CAVATINA Chamber Music Trust.
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![Thinking on Sunday: Is Physicalism the correct world view?]()
Thinking on Sunday: Is Physicalism the correct world view?
Thinking on Sunday: Is Physicalism the correct world view?
Ian Buxton and Raymond Tallis debate Physicalism: the thesis that nothing other than physical laws are needed to account for everything in the universe and that all physical laws can be discovered by scientific means.
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![4th Philosophy Now Festival]()
4th Philosophy Now Festival
4th Philosophy Now Festival
The Philosophy Now Festival is a family friendly day of thought-provoking talks, debates, and phil-osophical games. There are even philosophy workshops for children and teenagers. The Festival includes contributions from more than a dozen London-based philosophy clubs and organisations.
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![Electric know-how for architectural lighting designers]()
Electric know-how for architectural lighting designers
Electric know-how for architectural lighting designers
Our friendly expert trainer will demystify the subject of lighting, teaching in a small group and with the opportunity to ask questions in total confidence before, during and after the course.
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![Modern Mindfulness for Busy Digital Lives]()
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![Heidegger]()
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![History of Philosophy 2]()
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![Philosophies of Modern Life]()
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![Classical Greek Philosophy]()
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![Philosophy, Lies and Politics]()
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![Philosophy of History from Kant to Foucault]()
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![Lacan with Levinas and Sartre]()
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![Introduction to Philosophy]()
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![Emotions and the Self]()
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![Deconstruction]()
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![Eusebius Quartet]()
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![Science of Melanin and Black Genetics]()
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![Thinking on Sunday: Evidence-Based Policing]()
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![Another Night with James Baldwin]()
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![The House with the Laughing Windows (1976) + Pillow of Death (1945)]()
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![“Early Recollections – Personal Treasure Troves” – presented by Bruce Tate]()
“Early Recollections – Personal Treasure Troves” – presented by Bruce Tate
“Early Recollections – Personal Treasure Troves” – presented by Bruce Tate
Bruce Tate, an experienced Adlerian therapist, describes the use of early recollections in Adlerian Psychology and gives a live demonstration of how to begin exploring them.
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![Lifestyle, health & happiness – with BBC’s Dr Rangan Chatterjee]()
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![Understanding & Working with Multiplicity]()
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![how to: Eat, Sleep, Relax and Move for a Longer, Healthier Life]()
how to: Eat, Sleep, Relax and Move for a Longer, Healthier Life
how to: Eat, Sleep, Relax and Move for a Longer, Healthier Life
Dr Rangan Chatterjee, the star of the BBC One series Doctor in the House, will transform the way you think about health and provide a simple framework for changing your life.
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![Making Sense of Complex Trauma]()
Making Sense of Complex Trauma
Making Sense of Complex Trauma
This one day workshop explores the many different ways complex trauma can affect survivors, including: flashbacks, vigilance, numbing, emotional regulation, dissociation, identity fragmentation, psychosis, shame, relationship difficulties, eating distress & issues with ‘the body’.This course is facilitated by Rai Waddingham, an experienced trainer with personal and professional experience of complex trauma and dissociation
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![London Mozart Players Chamber Ensemble]()
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![The values of Positivism]()
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![Nine Lessons and Carols for Godless People]()
Nine Lessons and Carols for Godless People
Nine Lessons and Carols for Godless People
Since springing into life over a decade ago, Robin Ince’s Christmas variety nights have become the stuff of legend. Now, after a few years hiatus The Cosmic Shambles Network are proud to present the return of Nine New Lessons and Carols for Godless People! Four nights of science, comedy, music and the usual shambles.
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![“This Week in Stupid Live” – An Evening with Sargon of Akkad]()
“This Week in Stupid Live” – An Evening with Sargon of Akkad
“This Week in Stupid Live” – An Evening with Sargon of Akkad
The first ever live show by YouTuber Carl Benjamin, who runs the channel Sargon of Akkad. The evening will be spent discussing politics, philosophy and the endless idiocy of the extremes of each political wing.
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![Amatis Piano Trio]()
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![Bach to Baby Festive Family Concert: The Planets]()
Bach to Baby Festive Family Concert: The Planets
Bach to Baby Festive Family Concert: The Planets
Magical music, festive frolics, sparkles and spices, oh my! Grab your friends, harness up your fastest reindeer and come to a Bach to Baby concert for the perfect prelude to the holiday season!
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![Is the NHS worth defending?]()
Is the NHS worth defending?
Is the NHS worth defending?
Dr Henry Marsh, renowned for his outstanding contributions as a leading neurosurgeon and also for his bold and highly regarded commentaries and writings on the NHS will address this critical question head-on, providing insights into the future for our health service.
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![Instrument of Change: Street Piano]()
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![The Mysterium]()
The Mysterium
The Mysterium
London Fortean Society host talks on THE MYSTERIUM. The Mysterium is a thoroughly modern exploration of the world’s most bizarre and enigmatic phenomena. Drawing on contemporary folklore, unsolved mysteries and unsettling oddities from the dark corners of the internet, three of its authors delves into some of the strangest and most enduring stories of our modern age.
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