A Humanistic perspective on the caste system in India and the UK
Amarijt Singh, who sometimes goes under the pen name Shukra is a Dalit activist who has been involved in Dalit issues since his childhood days. He spent much of his time in the Punjab countryside before emigrating to Britain at the age of 14. He has written polemical articles in various newspaper, magazines and in […]
We Need to Talk About Oxbridge
In our society, we hold a common view about what Oxbridge is, but are not so clear about what Oxbridge does. For example, how come that this institution is also a multi-billion pound industry? How significant are its links with the Church? Why should the alumni of this institution be at the centre of the […]
Debate: “Politics Should Move to the Left”
Tom Rubens v Professor Tim Bale There is a mood in some political quarters that we should start adopting polices that are decidedly left of centre e.g. more public ownership. Market forces and unfettered capitalism are creating excessive inequalities in our society. Nationalisation of key service industries will deliver a much broader spread of wealth. It is high time that […]
how to: Encourage Originality in your Organisation (Change in Your Life)
How can we originate new ideas? Adam Grant, the youngest Professor at The Wharton School, will show us how to improve the businesses we work for, our own lives and indeed change the world by championing novel ideas and values that go against the grain. Using surprising studies and stories spanning business, politics, sports, and […]
Quit your job and do what you love: Entrepreneurship and Vocational Change
Imagine a space where meaningful conversations take place. Imagine a circle of people from different walks of life that come together to discuss humanistic, social, philosophical and practical topics they are passionate about or they want to learn more of. Imagine a place where your beliefs are challenged, ideas are exchanged and your thinking is […]
LIFE PURPOSE: How do I Discover my Life Purpose and Live a Fulfilling Life?
Imagine a space where meaningful conversations take place. Imagine a circle of people from different walks of life that come together to discuss humanistic, social, philosophical and practical topics they are passionate about or they want to learn more of. Imagine a place where your beliefs are challenged, ideas are exchanged and your thinking is […]
Courage: How do I become more courageous and Dare Greatly?
Imagine a space where meaningful conversations take place. Imagine a circle of people from different walks of life that come together to discuss humanistic, social, philosophical and practical topics they are passionate about or they want to learn more of. Imagine a place where your beliefs are challenged, ideas are exchanged and your thinking is […]
We Trust Women: The Case for Decriminalising Abortion
In every country in the UK today, a woman who ends her own pregnancy without legal authorisation from two doctors can be sentenced to life in prison, under legislation passed before women had the vote. The 1967 Abortion Act did not overturn these laws, but provided legal exemptions. It did not extend to Northern Ireland. Even […]
how to: with Professor Susan David
Harvard professor Susan David presents a revolutionary method for overcoming negative emotion, embracing change, and thriving in work and life. Every day we speak around 16,000 words – but the voice in our head creates thousands more. Thoughts such as ‘I’m not spending enough time with my children’ or ‘I don’t have the confidence to […]