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Dave Bull – The Universe

Posted on 23 October, 2011 by Dan

Are you hard or soft? Someone asks you that during a phone conversation you’d usually hang up. Or be willing to put up with a pretty steep phone bill. Find out what Dave Bull‘s answer is in this pacey talk … Continue reading →

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Julian Baggini – Are you an illusion?

Posted on 24 June, 2011 by Dan

In a great talk to round off our evening, Julian Baggini left us with quite a thought to take home with us: is what we think of as “I” a singular indivisible entity, or are we a unique assemblage of … Continue reading →

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Gill Nicol – Contemporary Art. Why Bother?

Posted on 20 June, 2011 by Dan

What does art mean to you? Is it inspiring or infuriating? If you’re the type of person who wonders how to relate to a black bin bag on the floor of a gallery then Gill Nicol understands your feelings. In … Continue reading →

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Martin Couzins – Cycle lanes. Designed not to be used.

Posted on 16 June, 2011 by Dan

The “nudge” was the political notion of last summer – getting people to do what you want by gentle prompting them to do it themselves, rather than forcing them. On that line, committed cyclist Martin Couzins points out, despite best … Continue reading →

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Dan Buzzo – Things to do in the digital afterlife when you’re dead

Posted on 13 June, 2011 by Dan

Since before history, we, humankind, have wanted and needed an afterlife, argues Dan Buzzo. But what are the implications for us when our our bodies are extended by tools that reach well beyond the ends of our fingers? Dan isn’t … Continue reading →

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Sara Wallen – The Lindy Hop

Posted on 1 April, 2010 by old_blog

When Sara Wallen asked us if she could “bring a dance partner” we knew that we had the perfect talk to round off Ignite Bristol #1. Sure enough, her talk on her passion, swing dancing, and in particular her favourite … Continue reading →

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