You don't have to go back to school to learn something new this autumn. Blast away those brain cobwebs with our selection of the best philosophical discussion, political debate, and literary talks in London.
What happened? What on earth has happened? It's the question that echoed around the world when a pussy-grabbing tangerine was declared leader of America. Now Hillary Clinton comes to London to shed light on the election and reflect on her own milestones and mistakes.
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When a feminist dystopia begins to resemble actual current affairs, it's time to worry. Margaret Atwood discusses The Handmaid's Tale and many more of her best-selling books in this Southbank Centre talk.
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A panel of politicians and political thinkers, including Ken Clarke and Hilary Benn, will consider how the meanings of 'left' and 'right' are changing, and where this could lead us in the post-Brexit age.
Robert Webb, known to his fans as hapless Jez from Channel 4 hit Peep Show and one half of comedy duo Mitchell and Webb, comes to London to share some life lessons.
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A panel of writers and thinkers including Renni Eddo-Lodge and Bernadine Evaristo lead a conversation on how ideas about race intersect with discussions of class and feminism, and the role this plays in text. The discussion is hosted by the Royal Society of Literature at the British Library.
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The world famous celebrity and fashion portrait photographer, Annie Leibovitz, comes to the Southbank to discuss the most defining works gracing the pages of her new book.
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AC Grayling, the Master and Professor of Philosophy of London's New College of the Humanities, delves deep into the strengths and weaknesses of democracy in an insightful talk at the British Library.
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Writer Philip Pullman explains why he has returned to the His Dark Materials trilogy with hotly-anticipated prequel La Belle Sauvage. He will reflect on the fictional world of Lyra Belacqua and why it is especially relevant to our own society.
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In this talk, organised by Intelligence Squared, a panel of national security and cyber experts will consider how tensions could play out. Will people use traditional military tactics to confront the cyber threat, or will warfare take on an entirely new face?
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Fashion designer, activist, and punk hero Vivienne Westwood discusses her life and work in this keynote talk at the Southbank Centre.
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From Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy to A Most Wanted Man, le Carré is undoubtedly amongst the most significant authors of the late 20th century. This autumn, le Carré makes a rare public appearance to discuss his prolific achievements.
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This Frieze Week, Marina Abramović comes to London to talk candidly about her extraordinary life, career and pioneering performance art.
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