The Theory and Practice of Anarchism
Anarchism routinely gets a bad press. It is seen as meaning chaos and disorder — or even nothing at all. Contrary to popular perception, different strands of anarchism — from individualism to collectivism — do follow certain structures and a shared sense of purpose: a belief in freedom and working towards collective good without the […]
Out Of The Box Thinking: Addressing The Climate Change Emergency
Join us at this meeting in Conway Hall where we discuss the most crucial issue of our times – climate change and how or if we can address it. In September there were massive world wide protests over climate change as school children left school and often with their parents protested that their Governments are […]
The Irrational Ape: Why flawed logic puts us all at Risk, and How Critical Thinking can save the World
It may seem a big claim, but knowing how to think clearly and critically has literally helped save the world. In September 1983, at the height of the Cold War, the Soviet Union’s early warning system showed five US missiles heading towards the country. Stanislaw Petrov knew his duty: he was to inform Moscow that […]
Reflection: Conway Photography Group Exhibition
“A picture is a secret about a secret, the more it tells you the less you know.” Diane Arbus The Conway Photography Group, led by photographer Grace Gelder, presents Reflection; an exhibition of work that is inspired by and connected with the local area around Conway Hall, personal projects and moments on the journey of […]
The Haunted Landscape: Magic and Monsters of the British Isles
The year grows darker. The London Fortean Society and friends return to the Haunted Landscape, our one-day symposium on the folklore, magic and monsters of the British Isles and beyond. Authors and researchers discuss the undead, fairies, witchcraft, witches and their familiars and the magic of the common folk. Up the airy mountain, Down the […]
Small Steps, Big Ideas
We are so thrilled to be bringing you this weekends Sunday Assembly as part of the Bloomsbury Festival. Small Steps, Big Ideas is a celebration of endeavour, progress, and pioneering achievements. Our speakers this week are from Jangala, a UK-based charity dedicated to enabling internet access for people in need of urgent humanitarian aid or […]
Our Incredible Oceans
The ocean covers 71% of the earths surface and contains some of the most amazing creatures on this planet. Lets take some time during this assembly to wonder at just how incredible they are. We are so excited to have Caroline Riggs along to speak with us for this assembly! As the granddaughter of a […]
RETHINKING HAPPINESS – with Karen Guggenheim & Prof. Paul Dolan
RETHINKING HAPPINESS. We are bombarded with stories about how to live a happy life. But which ideas are helpful and which ones are misleading? At this special event, Karen Guggenheim and Professor Paul Dolan will share inspiring insights and the latest research to help us rethink the prevailing view of happiness and discover a more […]
Rebel Ideas: A Radical Blueprint for Creative Problem-Solving – Matthew Syed
Where do the best ideas come from? And how do we apply them to the problems we face in the biggest shared challenges of our age, like rising obesity, terrorism and climate change? In this masterclass, Times columnist, Olympian and bestselling author Matthew Syed will argue that individual intelligence is no longer enough, and take […]