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Professor Ben Ansell asks some of the world's sharpest minds about the latest thinking, and what it might mean for policy and society.

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In 2023, ChatGPT took Artificial Intelligence into the mainstream. Now there's a bewildering choice of human-like chatbots to choose from. Generative AIs can produce pictures and video from a text prompt, and many websites and apps are now labelled "... more

The government has launched the Pride in Place scheme but is it possible to regenerate urban areas without leaving local people out?

Most buildings have a certain shelf life before they need renovating. Social norms change and the ways people intera... more

People are living longer and delaying life's milestone moments. How does this affect our middle years and should we be paying more attention to people in this phase of their lives?

For some, middle age can be a very challenging period in their lives... more

The Night Times Industries Association says one in four venues have shut down since 2020, and the sector will face an irreversible decline unless the government provides urgent support.

The industry was one of the worst hit during the pandemic, and ... more

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Patrick Murray
Executive Director for Policy and External Relations
Northern Housing Consortium
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Dr. Eilish Lawler
Director of the Research Institute Just Economics
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Wayne Hemingway
Award-winning fashion and urban designer
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Martha Grecos
Planning and Environmental Law Barrister
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Paul Chatterton
Professor of Urban Futures
University of Leeds
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Sarah Stodola
Author of 'The Last Resort, a Chronicle of Paradise, Profit and Peril at the Beach'
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Simon Calder
Travel journalist
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Christos Giannakopoulos
Climate scientist and research director at the National Observatory of Athens
National Observatory of Athens
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Rowland Rees-Evans
Chair of the Wales Tourism Alliance and operator of Penross Park Resort and Golf Course
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Ben Ansell
Professor of Comparative Democratic Institutions, host, and expert in political science, particularly focusing on policy and social issues.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 126 ratings
  • Ben Ansell misses the point… again

    After the worst Reith Lecture series in a decade, Ben Ansell is still posing spurious questions without re-evaluating the underlying concepts, as “…rethink” seems to purport to do.

    Why does he not question the institutions and received economic wisdom which would serve us in this crisis of Economics education (which is well observed). And, although I’ve never heard about the crisis in “Political Science”, this appears to be a related phenomenon.

    …rethink needs more unorthodox voices in the tea... more

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    Keith Duddy
    Australia8 months ago
  • Great podcast

    Enjoyed this, but why did you stop?!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lilly907
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Très bien

    Podcast Addict
    4
    Vio
    5 years ago
  • nice contents smothered by disgusting ads

    For a short, thought provoking podcast it's a pity that the prospect of being assaulted by ads, time and again, from an habitually offending car manufacterer is unbearable.

    How come funding and message are so incompatible? Do American listeners get to hear ads for guns?

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    carnaticstudent
    Netherlands6 years ago
  • So good

    absolutely love this series, but would appreciate an omnibus edition. thanks

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ness Rowlands
    United Kingdom6 years ago

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The blend of expert opinions and broad societal themes is highly praised, as is the push for diverse voices within discussions.

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Rethink... regeneration
Q: What should central government do regarding regeneration?
Patrick Murray suggests that the government should support local initiatives like the Pride in Place scheme to empower communities.
Rethink... regeneration
Q: How does the UK's approach to regeneration compare to that of Germany?
Dr. Eilish Lawler responds that historical neglect and unusual growth patterns in London make UK's regeneration more challenging.
Liberalism
Q: How do you see the challenges faced by liberalism?
It faces criticism from illiberal parties that reject its values and emphasize majority rule over individual rights.
Liberalism
Q: Can liberalism survive?
Yes, but it must address social failures and better articulate its core principles to remain relevant.
Rethink: is big tech stealing your life?
Q: How can we protect our content from being utilized by AI companies?
Ben Zhao presents two tools, glaze and nightshade, that artists can use to protect their art by altering its appearance to AI models.

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Featuring insightful discussions led by prominent figures from various fields, this show engages with contemporary issues affecting policy and society. Topics explored often include critical social dilemmas such as environmental sustainability, civil rights, economic policies, and the implications of technology in modern life. With a diverse range of expert guests contributing their knowledge, listeners are encouraged to reconsider widely-held beliefs and to think critically about global challenges.

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