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The We Society

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Beyond the politics, beyond our geography are the intangible connections that hold us together – The We Society. The We Society podcast is here to tell you about the thousands of ways the Social Sciences can help us understand and enhance this complicated and fascinating human network. What can we do to fix the NHS? How can we better manage climate change? How do we end the cost of living cris... more

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The consequences of climate change are everywhere. From record-breaking wildfires to catastrophic floods, climate disasters are killing hundreds of thousands and displacing millions. In the past decade alone, climate-related disasters have forced an ... more

Artificial Intelligence is now at our fingertips, in our homes, and governing what we see and how we see it. We are currently riding a great wave of change.

But while private companies have embraced AI, how is the public sector keeping up? How can ... more

Our guest, Professor Jan-Emmanuel De Neve shares with us the top findings from the recently released 2026 World Happiness Report. He is Professor of Economics and Behavioural Science at the University of Oxford and Director of the Wellbeing Research ... more

Professor Stephani Hatch has dedicated her career to making workplaces - especially the NHS - more inclusive by reducing discriminatory practices. She is the Vice Dean for Culture, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, and Professor of Sociology and Epide... more

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Recent Guests

Imogen Parker
Associate Director in Social and Economic Policy at the Ada Lovelace Institute, Nuffield Foundation
Ada Lovelace Institute / Nuffield Foundation
Episode: S10 Ep5: AI and the Future of Public Services with Imogen Parker
Jan-Emmanuel De Neve
Professor of Economics and Behavioural Science, Director of the Wellbeing Research Centre
University of Oxford
Episode: S10 Ep4: How happy is the world in 2026? With Jan-Emmanuel De Neve
Stephani Hatch
Professor of Sociology and Epidemiology; Vice Dean for Culture, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion at King's College London
King's College London
Episode: S10 Ep3: Using virtual reality to build a more inclusive NHS with Stephani Hatch
Bobby Duffy
Professor of Public Policy and Director of the Policy Institute at King's College London; former chair of the Campaign for Social Science
King's College London
Episode: S10 Ep2: What does it mean to be grown up today? with Bobby Duffy and Carey Oppenheim
Carey Oppenheim
Project lead on the Nuffield Foundation's Journeys to Adulthood program
Nuffield Foundation
Episode: S10 Ep2: What does it mean to be grown up today? with Bobby Duffy and Carey Oppenheim
Richard Wiseman
Professor of the Public Understanding of Psychology, University of Hertfordshire; bestselling author
University of Hertfordshire
Episode: S10 Ep1: 'I’m not psychic, just very lucky!' With Professor Richard Wiseman
Rana Mitter
Leading expert on modern China and its global role, ST Lee Chair in US-Asia relations at the Harvard Kennedy School.
Harvard Kennedy School
Episode: S9 Ep8: US and China: behind the rhetoric with Rana Mitter
Eleanor Ireland
Programme Head for Education at the Nuffield Foundation, experienced in early childhood development and policy.
Nuffield Foundation
Episode: S9 Ep7: Investing in the Early Years: Can policy catch up with evidence? with Eleanor Ireland
Tim Grant
One of Britain's leading forensic linguists and former director of the Aston Institute for Forensic Linguistics at Aston University.
Aston University
Episode: S9 Ep6: Can language convict a criminal? with Tim Grant

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Will Hutton
Host and producer for The We Society; President of the Academy of Social Sciences, with extensive involvement in public policy discussions.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 107 ratings
  • A refreshing listen

    Really interesting - great conversations with people who consider all sides and perspectives to situations. Always relevant subjects.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bloomsbun
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Great find. Informative, entertaining and positive.

    Only found this thanks to a suggestion from the ‘great algorithm in the sky’ well cloud, all the episodes I’ve listened to are informative, entertaining and generally positive making listening to them a really enjoyable experience. Really good stuff.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pod Plodder
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Quickly became one of my favourite podcasts

    I love learning about why we humans behave the way the do and love listening to smart people tell me why. This ticks all those boxes and more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jill1091
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • My favourite podcast right now.

    I’m enjoying learning about the role of the social sciences. I studied Sociology at University in the late 80’s. I don’t think that I was ever told what it was really for or encouraged to turn my studies into a career. If only I could do it over! This will have to do. And it will do quite well. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Graham219
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • A great listen

    A really great listen and find. Would recommend highly.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Grace787n6553
    United Kingdom4 years ago

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S10 Ep5: AI and the Future of Public Services with Imogen Parker
Q: What safeguards are considered essential when deploying biometrics and other sensitive technologies?
Safeguards include proportionality for serious needs, robust technical performance across diverse populations, legal guardrails, guardrails to prevent discriminatory use, and ongoing public engagement to maintain trust.
S10 Ep5: AI and the Future of Public Services with Imogen Parker
Q: What is the state of public attitudes toward these technologies, and what do people want from them?
Public attitudes show conditional acceptance: support exists where there is a clear public interest and transparency, but there are strong demands for guardrails, accountability, and evidence of what benefits and risks are involved.
S10 Ep5: AI and the Future of Public Services with Imogen Parker
Q: How big a deal is AI potentially for the public sector?
AI is potentially a major driver for transforming public services, with data-driven tools becoming central to policy and service delivery, but its success hinges on governance, trust, and public understanding to avoid hype and ensure legitimate outcomes.
S10 Ep4: How happy is the world in 2026? With Jan-Emmanuel De Neve
Q: What is happiness?
Happiness is measured in terms of subjective wellbeing—how people rate their own life satisfaction on a scale, which is then analyzed to understand what drives those ratings. The approach is bottom-up, listening to what people say makes them happy and then tracing back to factors like income, social life, health, and social capital to explain variations in happiness.
S10 Ep2: What does it mean to be grown up today? with Bobby Duffy and Carey Oppenheim
Q: Let's discuss what might work. Let's kick off with social media. Should we consider banning social media for school kids at age 16 to address mental health concerns?
The speakers acknowledge potential benefits of reducing exposure while cautioning that bans are not a complete solution; they stress that mental health challenges are multi-faceted, with economic precarity and broader structural changes also driving issues, and call for careful consultation and evidence-based approaches.

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A thoughtful, evidence-driven show that uses social science to explore big questions about society, policy, and human behavior. Episodes frequently center on psychology, misinformation, child welfare, disaster response, and public policy, featuring researchers, policy advocates, and practitioners who translate research into practical insights. The tone is data-informed and solutions-oriented, with guests ranging from university academics to think-tank voices and NGO leaders. A notable strength is how conversations connect rigorous research to real-world impact, making complex topics accessible and actionable for listeners and decision-makers alike.

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1. Imogen Parker
2. Jan-Emmanuel De Neve
3. Stephani Hatch
4. Bobby Duffy
5. Carey Oppenheim
6. Richard Wiseman
7. Rana Mitter
8. Eleanor Ireland

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