Category Archives: Society

Post-capitalism? Where next 1 Mar 2012

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Catherine

TweetNow it turns out the crock of gold at the rainbow wasn’t quite what we expected, there is much debate about where we go from here. Click here to join our next debate on Mar 1. 4pm (UK time) Let’s say … Continue reading →

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Modern Rituals. 22 Dec 2011

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Catherine

TweetIn the December 2011 Thinking Tank we considered rituals and their role in modern society. Some of the discussion focused on Christmas preparations but we also considered marriage, funerals and other rituals. There was some dissent over what was a … Continue reading →

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War on Drugs? Nov 24.

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Catherine

TweetIn June of this year one blog made this summary “Forty years and $1 trillion later, America’s “War on Drugs” remains a costly, colossal failure – as evidenced by a new report released this week by the Global Commission on … Continue reading →

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Prosperity debate 20.10.11

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Catherine

TweetAs the euro wobbles and personal and national debts mount around the world, we took a moment approaching Diwali to debate prosperity. Which involved into a debate around prosperity and scarcity – the yin and yang of creativity and progress … Continue reading →

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Next: Sep 29th 4pm. Lies, damn lies…

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Catherine

TweetNext discussion When do you lie? Does it matter? Is lying increasing or on the wane as transparency shifts our expectations but mobile phones and Second Life allow us to be who we want, when we want? Good for you? … Continue reading →

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Results from 21.07.2011 debate. The Murdoch Effect.

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Catherine

TweetESPRESSO SUMMARY Power corrupts: we must all be vigilant and selective. We need to get our information from different sources , always to balance and weigh  whatever comes our way Watchwords: Governance, ownership, checks and balances, avoid concentration of power … Continue reading →

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4pm 21.07.2011 debate. The Murdoch Effect. Just desserts or Just a Blip?

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Catherine

TweetRecent events in the UK have jeopardised Murdoch’s bid to control satellite TV. Relationships that have come to light between media, politicians and police have caused many questions to be asked. Click here to join us 4pm (UK time) July … Continue reading →

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Results: Is networking notworking?

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Catherine

TweetOur June Thinking Tank reflected on the rights and wrongs and changing trends in networking – online and offline. More below… Espresso summary Online networking in particular is on balance seen more as a force for good, encouraging transparency, connectedness … Continue reading →

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Next Tank: 16 June 2011: To network or to notwork?

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Catherine

Tweet Is twittering just for twits? Or can you not work without networking? Are you face to face or screen to screen? What does that reveal about you? Here is a random selection from tweets on #networking: How to: Supercharge … Continue reading →

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Results: why we are not as ethical as we think

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Catherine

Why We Fail to Do What’s Right and What to Do about It. We examine our own ethical standards Continue reading →

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