From Lynn’s Desk

Necessity the Mother of Invention?

Some very interesting thoughts at the presentation by Jeremy Myerson and Kursty Groves hosted at Humanscale on May 17. Would it really make you work better if you could play on a fireman’s pole or if you had a constant supply of snacks and treats? Or is necessity the mother of invention? Do people create [...]

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What will they think of Next?

Around the US some wonderful Fellows’ projects are in development: have you thought about sustainability from the perspective of fashion? Is there an outfit that would take you from the bike path to the boardroom?  What about helping underserved kids learn to read through art?  Or using thermographic imaging to audit energy waste in your [...]

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The Essence of Fellowship

The RSA has been working hard to reconnect with its founding principles and to re-engage Fellows in the delivery of the RSA mission. We’ve all seen the difference – increased communication and opportunities to connect via live-streamed events and interactive digital discussions, active networks around the world, the creation of the Fellowship Council, the RSA [...]

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The Big Lunch

When: July 18, 2010 Where: Wherever you are! The Big Lunch is a one-day get together with your neighbours on Sunday 18th July 2010. It can be anything from a simple lunch to a full-blown street party with DJs and a hog roast. Albert Medalist, Tim Smit is the founder of the Eden Project.  The [...]

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RSA Catalyst: Grants and Skills Bank

Do you have an idea that could lead to a more enlightened, resourceful and fulfilled society? Need help to develop, gain visibility and create lasting change? Or, have you been inspired by projects and want to get involved? Want flexibility in your involvement? You may have seen in last week’s Fellowship Newsletter that RSA Catalyst [...]

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RSA New York: Fellows’ Networking

April 26, 2010 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm  Landor Offices 230 Park Avenue South New York, NY 10003  Join me and other Fellows after work on Monday, April 26,  and come ready to discuss project ideas and themes.  I will be go over the recently announced RSA Catalyst and Support initiative as well as preliminary [...]

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The Fun Theory – Taking the Stairs

Watch  how turning the stairs into a giant piano encouraged 66% more people to use the stairs and not the escalator. Cool Staircase in Stockholm, Sweden http://www.biertijd.com/mediaplayer/?itemid=16297

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Humanity’s Greatest Asset?

Humanity’s capacity to generate new ideas and knowledge is its greatest asset………Human rights call on us to ensure that everyone can create, access, use and share information and knowledge, enabling individuals, communities and societies to achieve their full potential”, The Adelphi Charter (2005)  How does legislation cope with the constant tension around shifting technological and [...]

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