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Introduction by Dr Martin Farr, Co-Chair, Public Lectures Committee, Newcastle University

George Monbiot visited Newcastle University in 2018 to deliver his INSIGHTS Public Lecture:

A toxic ideology rules the world – of extreme competition and individualism. It misrepresents human nature, destroying hope and common purpose. Only a positive vision can replace it, a new story that re-engages people in politics and lights a path to a better world.

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