Intelligence Squared
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Intelligence Squared
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Where Great Minds Meet
How does maths shape creativity? 🔢

From Mozart’s music to Zaha Hadid’s designs, mathematical patterns underpin great art.

On Wednesday May 7 at Conway Hall, award-winning mathematician Marcus du Sautoy explores this deep connection in Blueprints.

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April 2, 2025 at 9:34 AM
The Age of the Strongman.

At our first event, Gideon Rachman, Catherine Belton, and Arkady Ostrovsky explored how leaders like Putin justify their grip on power. This style isn’t fading - understanding it is crucial.

Next: Xi, Netanyahu, and Trump.

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March 21, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Is Gen Z ready to take back control? 📢

Join top social psychologist Jonathan Haidt & journalist Anne McElvoy as they explore the impact of smartphones & lost free play on mental health.

Live in London on April 24 - get your tickets now! 🎟️

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March 17, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Elif Shafak returns to the Intelligence Squared stage on April 7 at Smith Square Hall!

Joined by historian Peter Frankopan, she’ll explore storytelling across time and space, from ancient Mesopotamia to modern London, inspired by There Are Rivers in the Sky.

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March 12, 2025 at 5:50 PM
On Monday, Justin Webb joined us on the Intelligence Squared stage to discuss The Trump World Order - how presidents navigate power and pressure.

Our new series, The Age of the Strongman, examines the political leaders defining our times.

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February 28, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Elif Shafak’s storytelling transcends borders, blending past and present, myth and reality.

On Monday 7th April, she joins historian Peter Frankopan at Smith Square Hall for a conversation on storytelling’s power and lessons from history.

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February 13, 2025 at 5:28 PM