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Climate Change

Artificial Intelligence

Biodiversity

Inequality

United States

Globalization

Sustainability

China

Brexit

Democracy

Populism

Global South

Economic Growth

Colonialism

Poverty

Economic Policy

Community Engagement

Labor Market

Natural Capital

Geopolitics

Latest 300 video files from LSE's programme of public lectures and events, for more recordings and pdf documents see the corresponding audio & pdf collection.

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Every last girl: a journey to educate India’s forgotten daughters

This public event celebrates Every Last Girl: A Journey to Educate India's Forgotten Daughters, a book by Safeena Husain. In conversation with Stephan Chambers, she will discuss the journey of Educate Girls and its mission to find and empower every g... more

6 Oct 2026 • 1 hr 14 min

Socialism after AI

The old socialist calculation debate asked whether markets or planners could allocate resources more rationally. But neoliberalism long ago shifted the terrain from calculation to creativity, experimentation and worldmaking — and AI now radicalises t... more

5 Oct 2026 • 1 hr 27 min

America as a revisionist power (and what it means for the rest of the world)

We are witnessing something unique in history. The most powerful and technologically advanced nation in the world is tearing down the very international order that it constructed eighty years ago.

1 Oct 2026 • 1 hr 29 min

Do social media platforms make people happy?

Many people use social media simply because everyone else does. While these platforms help us stay connected, some argue that society would be better off if social media use were significantly reduced or even eliminated. This event explores why peopl... more

30 Sep 2026 • 1 hr 27 min

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Evgeny Morozov

Belarusian-Italian writer and public intellectual, author of The Net Delusion and other works

Writer/Thinker

Episode: Socialism after AI

Philip O'Brien

Professor of Strategic Studies, University of St. Andrews, former head of the School of International Relations

University of St. Andrews

Episode: America as a revisionist power (and what it means for the rest of the world)

Cass Sunstein

Robert Walmsley University Professor at Harvard, adviser to governments and organizations

Harvard University

Episode: Do social media platforms make people happy?

Alberto Musalem

President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

Episode: In conversation with Alberto Musalem, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

Zubeda Haqq

Deputy Director of a national feminist economics think tank

Women's Budget Group / Race Equality Think Tank (UK)

Episode: From the Archive: Why women won

Valeria Terrones

PhD student in economics from Sussex University

Sussex University

Episode: From the Archive: Why women won

Teodora Margaritova

Master's student in Political Economy at LSE

LSE

Episode: From the Archive: Why women won

Dr. Zubeda Haqq

Deputy Director of a feminist economics think tank

Women's Budget Group / Race Equality Think Tank

Episode: From the Archive: Why women won

Daron Acemoglu

Professor of Economics; author of What Happened to Liberal Democracy

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Episode: What happened to liberal democracy?

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Nick Stern

Host of the event, Professor of Economics at LSE

Francesco Caselli

Host of the event and chair at LSE Economics

Yaprak Gürsoy

Host of the event and chair of Contemporary Turkish Studies at LSE European Institute, LSE

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Socialism after AI

Q: Can AI be used to foster class consciousness and challenge the system that created it, or will it primarily reinforce capitalist dynamics?

AI can potentially catalyze a form of class consciousness if used as a tool for critical education and collective organizing, not merely as a productivity enhancer for capital. However, achieving this requires institutional support, transparent governance, and a cultural shift away from privatized access toward public, solidaristic use. The technology's social meaning depends on who controls data, algorithms, and the resulting infrastructures; without democratic oversight, it risks reinforcing the existing power structures.

Socialism after AI

Q: If AI replaces lots of jobs, would you see that as a problem or opportunity from a socialist perspective?

Job displacement is a real risk under current AI deployment, but the focus should be on how society reorganizes work and education. Rather than accepting a purely market-led reallocation, socialism should emphasize developing new capacities, expanding public goods, and ensuring access to lifelong learning. The goal is to move from a simple productivity narrative to a framework that broadens human capabilities and social solidarity, leveraging AI to enhance collective well-being rather than to entrench capitalist control.

Socialism after AI

Q: How would you frame the promises of AI compared to a similarly transformative technology, the Internet, in terms of socialist organization and identity?

The promise of AI is not simply to imitate or replace existing institutions but to provoke a rethinking of how social coordination and collective decision-making could be designed. While the Internet offered open communication, AI challenges us to redesign institutions so that technology supports social learning, skill formation, and democratic deliberation rather than expanding individualized consumption. The key is to avoid treating AI as a neutral tool and instead examine the political economy that shapes its use and access.

America as a revisionist power (and what it means for the rest of the world)

Q: What does this mean for nuclear deterrence and proliferation in Europe and Asia?

With the US nuclear umbrella perceived as waning, regional powers may pursue their own deterrents, leading to a more multipolar and potentially unstable proliferation landscape across Europe and Asia, unless a new regional security architecture and credible deterrent mechanisms are established.

America as a revisionist power (and what it means for the rest of the world)

Q: Could China or Russia exploit US retrenchment, and how might they adjust?

China appears to benefit from a weaker US commitment, seeking to bolster its influence in Asia while pushing for regional arrangements that reduce reliance on US security guarantees; Russia is pursuing hybrid and regional strategies that capitalize on US uncertainty, but bilateral dynamics remain complex.

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A thought-provoking, economics-forward program that brings together leading academics, policymakers, and public commentators to discuss big-picture issues at the intersection of politics, economics, and society. Episodes frequently examine inequality, development, governance, technology, and macro policy, often featuring guests who are prominent researchers or senior policymakers. A notable strength is the blend of historical perspective with contemporary policy debates, including topics like global inequality, climate and development finance, migration, and the future of democracy, with careful attention to practical policy design and real-world impacts. The show tends to favor rigorous, data-driven discussion, a global lens, and cross-dis... more

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