A collection of podcasts and videos from LSE's programme of public lectures and events.
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In addition to the podcasts listed here a catalogue of more than six hundred public event podcasts and videos dating from 1990 to 2006 can be found in the LSE Digital Library.
This Is London
Recorded on: 26 January 2016
Speaker(s): Ben Judah
This is the new London: an immigrant city. Over one-third of Londoners were born abroad, with half arriving since the...
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Lessons for the Euro from America's Past
Recorded on: 19 January 2016
Speaker(s): Professor Jeffry Frieden
Drawing on early America’s struggle to develop a single currency, Professor Frieden will discuss the implications for...
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Business for Punks
Recorded on: 19 January 2016
Speaker(s): James Watt
BrewDog has been built in an unconventional way, borne out of boredom with conventional lagers and a desire to enjoy...
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Your Body By Darwin
Recorded on: 19 January 2016
Speaker(s): Jeremy Taylor
An evolutionary understanding of our bodies throws new light on why we get ill and how to cure disease. Jeremy Taylor...
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Emotions: do they control us?
Recorded on: 18 January 2016
Speaker(s): Professor Lisa Bortolotti, Professor Giovanna Colombetti; Dr Benedetto De Martino
From financial decisions to medical choices and political beliefs, emotion plays a crucial role. What is emotion and...
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Non-Western Mathematics
Recorded on: 18 January 2016
Speaker(s): Professor Robin Wilson
Explore the mathematics of ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, China, India, and the Mayans. Robin Wilson is Emeritus Professor...
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How to Have a Good Day
Recorded on: 13 January 2016
Speaker(s): Caroline Webb
Behavioural economics has the capacity to transform our everyday lives. Caroline Webb will demonstrate how easy it is...
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Economics Of Migration
Recorded on: 12 January 2016
Speaker(s): Professor Alan Manning
Immigration is currently the most common response when asked about the most important issues facing Britain. This...
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In the Front Line of Climate Change
Recorded on: 10 December 2015
Speaker(s): Anote Tong
Kiribati is in the front line of climate change. Despite Kiribati's best efforts at mitigation, relocation of its...
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Will Machines Rule the World?
Recorded on: 7 December 2015
Speaker(s): Dr Kate Devlin, Dr Mateja Jamnik, Professor Huw Price, Dr Mark Sprevak
AI is progressing fast. What level has it reached? Is human-level AI a realistic possibility? And if it is achieved in...
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