The Master and His Emissary with Dr Iain McGilchrist Salon London 2020-09-11 | Iain's brilliant book, The Master and His Emissary is available from us here: bit.ly/2T019d3Why is the brain so clearly and profoundly divided? The difference between right and left hemispheres has been puzzled over for centuries.We now know the left hemisphere is detail-oriented, prefers mechanisms to living things, and is inclined to self-interest, where the right hemisphere has greater breadth, flexibility and generosity. And yet, despite the left hemisphere’s inferior grasp of reality, why is it increasingly taking precedence in the modern world, with potentially disastrous consequences?Consultant Psychiatrist, author, and former fellow of All Souls College, Oxford, Dr Iain McGilchrist takes us on a fascinating exploration of the differences between the brain's right and left hemispheres and their effects on society, history and culture. He'll tell the story of the divided brain and the making of the Western world.
ALSO - Where Ideas Run Wild Salon London 2021-07-13 | Tickets for ALSO 2022 available here: also-festival.com
ALSOs Helen Bagnall reacting to the Public Accounts Committees report on the Culture Recovery Fund Salon London 2021-06-23 | Broadcast 23.06.21
Do What You Love and Get Paid For It with John Williams Salon London 2021-03-21 | Big questions of what are we doing with our lives, what do we want to achieve in our work, and how can we do something meaningful and enjoyable while making a great living seem even more pressing this year. Many have lost their jobs during the pandemic, others have simply realised that if they can work from home, perhaps they can work from anywhere and do it for themselves instead of a corporation.So we're so pleased to welcome John Williams, who has helped thousands of people to launch a business or self-employed career that they love, to the Salon Stage. He'll be explaining the ten 'secrets' covering everything from how to work out what you'd really enjoy doing to using online marketing to stand out and promote yourself effectively - the subject of his new book, F**k Work let's Play: Do what you love & get paid for it.
A Gigantic Introduction to Transmission 2021 Salon London 2021-01-22 | Join Salon London's Helen and Juliet as they take you through the Transmission Prize 2021 long list.For more info on Transmission 2021: transmissionprize.com/events/transmission-2021/feed
A Chicken Cant Lay a Duck Egg by Graeme Maxton and Bernice Maxton-Lee Salon London 2021-01-13 | Covid19 shows that it is possible to shut businesses overnight, cut greenhouse gas emissions and pay people during a transition, showing part of a shimmering sustainable future that could be within our grasp. LIVE from Taiwan - Graeme Maxton and Bernice Maxton-Lee explain how.
Board Game Smackdown: Also Twixtmas Festival Special Salon London 2020-12-29 | Join James and his guests JJ Whitehead, Miranda Kane, Marcel Lucont and Adele Cliff in some post-Xmas-but-pre-New-Year board gaming nonsense.Part of the Also Twixtmas Festival also-festival.com/twixtmas
ALSO Twixtmas Salon London 2020-12-19 | 27th - 29th December 2020: An online winter festival of talks, Q&As, workshops and performances to carry you into the new year.
Book Club LIVE with Elaine Sciolino Salon London 2020-10-26 | Join us on Sunday 25th October for a Book Club LIVEstream with the longtime New York Times foreign correspondent and best-selling author Elaine Sciolino and her gorgeous new book, The Seine: The River that Made Paris - a vibrant, enchanting tour of the Seine.In the spring of 1978, as a foreign correspondent in Paris, Elaine Sciolino was seduced by a river. In The Seine, she tells the story of that river from its source on a remote plateau of Burgundy to the wide estuary where its waters meet the sea, and the cities, tributaries, islands, ports, and bridges in between.Elaine explores the Seine through its rich history and lively characters: a bargewoman, a riverbank bookseller, a houseboat dweller, a famous cinematographer known for capturing the river’s light. She discovers the story of Sequana—the Gallo-Roman healing goddess who gave the Seine its name—and follows the river through Paris, where it determined the city’s destiny and now snakes through all aspects of daily life. She patrols with river police, rows with a restorer of antique boats, sips champagne at a vineyard along the river, and even dares to go for a swim. She finds the Seine in art, literature, music, and movies from Renoir and Les Misérables to Puccini and La La Land.Through this rich portrait, she'll explain why the Seine is the world's most romantic river and will invite us all to explore its secrets and magic for ourselves.
How to be Strategic with Fred Pelard Salon London 2020-10-08 | Would you like Fred's fabulous book? And why wouldn't you after watching his Salon, please do get the book from us here: bit.ly/34NzCAWBeing strategic is a critical skill. It enables you to solve problems on a day-to-day basis while also keeping an eye on the long term, anticipating and mitigating opportunities and threats along the way. So how do you master it?Fred Pelard, leading strategy trainer with over 20 years’ experience and author of the brilliant ‘How to be Strategic’, explains exactly how you too can think strategically, in any situation.
Launch, In Convo and Live Signing with Natalie Haynes. Salon London 2020-10-01 | Natalie's brilliant book, Pandora's Jar: Women in the Greek Myths is available from us here: bit.ly/3jQQSeZExplore the remarkable women at the heart of the ancient Greek myths with the classicist and Women's Prize shortlisted writer Natalie Haynes as she moves away from the traditional retellings of the Greek myths in a thought-provoking, clever and funny Salon on September 30th as we present Pandora's Jar: Women in the Greek Myths.
How to Be A Good Ancestor with Roman Krznaric, Kate Raworth and Brian Eno Salon London 2020-09-27 | Roman’s book, ‘The Good Ancestor: How to Think Long Term in a Short-Term World’ is available here: http://bit.ly/The_Good_AncestorJoin three of our leading public thinkers for an exploration of one of the most vital questions of the 21st century: How can we be good ancestors?We live in the age of the tyranny of the now: politicians can barely see past the next election or businesses past the next quarterly report, and we are addicted to the latest tweet and the ‘buy now’ button. How can we overcome this frenetic short-termism and extend our time horizons to tackle long-term challenges from the climate crisis to threats from artificial intelligence and genetically engineered pandemics?
How to be a Liberal with Ian Dunt Salon London 2020-09-23 | Ian's brilliant book, How to be a Liberal is available from us here: bit.ly/30TNqsoAcross the world, nationalism is on the rise. Right-wing populists have taken hold of some of the most powerful countries, including the US, UK, India, Brazil, Italy, and Hungary. Is the best way to counter them to renew our confidence in liberal beliefs of freedom and reason?Political journalist Ian Dunt tells the epic story of liberalism, from its birth in the battle against absolute monarchy to the modern resistance against nationalism and populism. He explores why liberalism is currently fractured and unfashionable – mocked by the right and dismissed by the left - but remains, even now, the most radical set of ideas in the history of humankind.
The Serendipity Mindset with Dr Christian Busch Salon London 2020-09-11 | Christian's brilliant book, The Serendipity Mindset: the Art and Science of Creating Good Luck is available from us here: bit.ly/2GOfrLaLSE and NYU academic, Dr Christian Busch explains the art and science of coincidence. Drawing from both cutting-edge science and real-world examples - including couples who first interacted during chance encounters to businesspeople who invented multi-million ideas after a best-laid plan misfired - Christian will reveal the secrets behind the hidden force that rules the universe.
How to Travel NOW with Juliet Kinsman Salon London 2020-09-11 | Juliet's brilliant book, The Green Edit: Travel: Easy tips for the eco-friendly traveller is available from us here: bit.ly/3546UfpHow to lessen our impact on the world without giving up the experiences and escapes that make life so rich? We’ll be taking a good hard look at how we travel — in the UK and further away — with Juliet Kinsman, exploring how we can do it in a way that benefits the planet and lets us enjoy the planning part from our sofas while we consider how to have the best holidays in the future which happen to be more eco-friendly.
ALSO Social - Ask Us Anything Salon London 2020-08-12 | A Q&A Zoom call answering questions relating to ALSO 2020
Unravelling Unconscious Bias with Dr Pragya Agarwal. Salon London 2020-07-30 | Pragya's brilliant book, Sway: Unravelling Unconscious Bias is available from us here: bit.ly/3iRrWTdDo the roots for prejudice lie in our evolutionary past? What happens in our brains when our biases are activated? How has bias affected technology? If we don’t know about it, are we really responsible for it, and, if so, is there anything we can do to stop it?Join us as behavioural scientist, activist and writer Dr Pragya Agarwal unravels the way our implicit or ‘unintentional’ biases affect the way we communicate and perceive the world, and how they affect our decision making, even in life and death situations.
The CBD Bible with Dr Dani Gordon Salon London 2020-07-30 | Dani's brilliant book, The CBD Bible is available from us here: bit.ly/3nJeMLyWhat's the best natural product to help with anxiety? Could cannabis cure insomnia? Can you overdose on CBD oil?Cannabidiol, more commonly known as CBD, has become the hot new wellness ingredient, appearing in everything from oils to edibles and skincare products. Yet this brave new world of CBD and medical cannabis is full of pseudoscience, misinformation and confusion.Join internationally-recognised expert, Dr Dani Gordon, with years of clinical experience in prescribing cannabis and CBD in many forms, takes us on an entertaining and enlightening journey about the cannabis plant and its benefits. She'll cut through the hype, dispel the myths, and introduce us to the fascinating endocannabinoid system in our own body.
The Pink Line with Mark Gevisser. Salon London 2020-07-16 | Mark's brilliant book, The Pink Line: The World’s Queer Frontiers is available from us here: bit.ly/3jSyHW3Journalist, film-maker and curator, Mark Gevisser as he takes us on a vital journey of epic scope, across the world's most challenging new frontiers.Six years in the making, Mark’s extraordinary new book, The Pink Line: The World’s Queer Frontiers follows protagonists from nine countries all over the globe to tell the story of how LGBTQ+ Rights became one of the world's new human rights frontiers in the second decade of the twenty-first century.
Book Club LIVE with Terri White. Salon London 2020-07-06 | Terri's brilliant book, Coming Undone is available from us here: bit.ly/30ZX0dhJoin us on Sunday 5th July for a Book Club LIVEstream with the award-winning editor and writer, Terri White and her extraordinary memoir, Coming Undone - a powerful, raw and unflinchingly honest account of a life coming undone.'BREATHTAKING' Dolly Alderton, 'REMARKABLE' Marian Keyes, 'LIFE-CHANGING' Emma Jane Unsworth, 'COMPELLING' Amy Liptrot, 'EXTRAORDINARY' Sali Hughes
The Idea of the Brain with Matthew Cobb Salon London 2020-06-25 | Today we tend to picture the brain as a computer. Earlier scientists thought about it in their own technological terms: as a telephone switchboard, or a clock, or all manner of fantastic mechanical or hydraulic devices. Could the right metaphor unlock its deepest secrets once and for all?Galloping through centuries of wild speculation and ingenious, sometimes macabre anatomical investigations, Matthew will reveal how we came to our present state of knowledge. Our latest theories allow us to create artificial memories in the brain of a mouse, and to build AI programmes capable of extraordinary cognitive feats. A complete understanding seems within our grasp.But to make that final breakthrough, we may need a radical new approach. Where, he asks, might the next one come from? What will it be?Matthew's book 'The Idea of the Brain' is available here: salon-london.com/event/the-idea-of-the-brain-with-matthew-cobb
Book Club LIVE with Jini Reddy Salon London 2020-06-24 | Jini's book 'Wanderland' is available here: salon-london.com/event/book-club-live-with-jini-reddy.A London journalist with multicultural roots and a perennial outsider, Jini determinedly sets off on this unorthodox path. Serendipity and her inner compass guide her around the country in pursuit of the Other and a connection to Britain's captivating natural world. Where might this lead? And if you know what it is to be 'othered' yourself, how might this colour your experiences? And what if, in invoking the spirit of the land, 'it' decides to make its presence felt?Whether following a 'cult' map to a hidden well that refuses to reveal itself, attempting to persuade a labyrinth to spill its secrets, embarking on a coast-to-coast pilgrimage or searching for a mystical land temple, Jini depicts a whimsical, natural Britain. Along the way, she tracks down ephemeral wild art, encounters women who worship The Goddess, falls deeper in love with her birth land and struggles - but mostly fails - to get to grips with its lore. Throughout, she rejoices in the wildness we cannot see and celebrates the natural beauty we can, while offering glimpses of her Canadian childhood and her Indian parents' struggles in apartheid-era South Africa.Jini will be in-conversation with Salon London’s Helen Bagnall before we put your questions to her - LIVE.
The Psychology of COVID-19 with Stephen David Reicher Salon London 2020-06-19 | Stephen has recently co-written Together Apart: the Psychology of COVID-19 (preprint available online) with three other social psychologists which details the importance of understanding and harnessing group psychology in dealing with the pandemic. The authors have advised a range of bodies on how to best support the COVID-19 response and in the book, they explore how psychological theory - and the social identity approach in particular - can help us better understand, and respond to the COVID-19 crisis.
Book Club LIVE with Helen Lewis Salon London 2020-06-15 | Helen's book, 'Difficult Women' is available here: salon-london.com/event/book-club-live-with-helen-lewisWell-behaved women don’t make history: difficult women do. Hear from Helen as she explains why feminism’s success is down to complicated, contradictory, imperfect women, who fought each other as well as fighting for equal rights. Too many of these pioneers have been whitewashed or forgotten in our modern search for feel-good, inspirational heroines. It’s time to reclaim the history of feminism as a history of difficult women.You’ll meet the working-class suffragettes who advocated bombings and arson; the princess who discovered why so many women were having bad sex; the pioneer of the refuge movement who became a men’s rights activist; the ‘striker in a sari’ who terrified Margaret Thatcher; the wronged Victorian wife who definitely wasn’t sleeping with the prime minister; and the lesbian politician who outraged the country.Drawing on archival research and interviews, Helen will present the funny, fearless and sometimes shocking narrative history, which shows why the feminist movement has succeeded – and what it should do next. The battle is difficult, and we must be difficult too.
Book Club LIVE with Bob Geldof Salon London 2020-06-12 | Bob's book, 'Tales of Boomtown Glory', is available here: salon-london.com/event/tales-of-boomtown-glory-with-sir-bob-geldofHis anthology 'Tales of Boomtown Glory' presents the complete lyrics from Bob's Boomtown Rats and solo albums, and is interwoven with his witty, deeply felt and frank commentaries of the background, inspiration and context behind some of his songs. Together they provide a remarkable portrait of an extraordinary life which has always sought and found expression through lyrical storytelling.In conversation, with Salon London’s Juliet Russell, Geldof will be discussing his life and work through his lyrics and music - his inspirations, creative process, performance style and voice.
Book Club LIVE with Juno Dawson Salon London 2020-06-08 | Juno's book, WONDERLAND, is available here: salon-london.com/event/book-club-live-with-juno-dawsonWhat happens when you fall down the rabbit hole? Alice lives in a world of stifling privilege and luxury - but none of it means anything when your own head plays tricks on your reality. When her troubled friend Bunny goes missing, Alice becomes obsessed with finding her. On the trail of her last movements, Alice discovers a mysterious invitation to 'Wonderland': the party to end all parties - three days of hedonistic excess to which only the elite are welcome.Juno will be in-conversation with Salon London’s Helen Bagnall before we put your questions to her - LIVE.
Why Our Brains Want Power and Money. Salon London 2020-05-28 | Dr Tim Dalgleish, a University of Cambridge clinical psychologist leading the Cognition, Emotion and Mental Health Programme and Director of the Cambridge Centre for Affective Disorders, is at Salon Lockdown to explain why our brains can’t help but crave power and money and just what we can do about it.
Why We Eat (Too Much) Salon London 2020-05-22 | Andrew's book, WHY WE EAT (TOO MUCH) is available here: salon-london.com/event/why-we-eat-too-muchFor over two decades, one of Britain's top weight loss surgeons, Dr Andrew Jenkinson has treated thousands of people who have become trapped in the endless cycle of dieting and is at Salon Lockdown to present his new research into the science of appetite.
Wild Swimming Salon London 2020-05-18 | Dive in and immerse yourself in a virtual wild swimming experience. Our wild swimmer will take you on a transformative journey in the comfort of your own home.
Juliet Russell Salon London 2020-05-18 | Described as "the perfect jazzy vocal" by DJ magazine, Juliet has created two tracks for DigitALSO fusing her love of electronica, club music and wonky pop
Poets for Peace Salon London 2020-05-18 | Poets for Peace aims are to bring poets together from across the community to break down barriers and promote social cohesion. We think poetry is a wonderful means to achieve this. The artistry of the spoken word gives life to inner thoughts and feelings, flowing from one heart to the next. 'Poets for Peace', an initiative of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, intends to present a range of Poetry from a variety of inspirational Poets, hoping their words will touch upon your heart, helping us to realise the beauty contained within every faith and community.
Wild Swimming Salon London 2020-05-18 | Dive in and immerse yourself in a virtual wild swimming experience. Our wild swimmer will take you on a transformative journey in the comfort of your own home. Made by Justin Spray
Beatbox Like a Pro - Flexie Muiso Salon London 2020-05-18 | Former UK Garage MC and vocalist extraordinaire, Flexie Muiso introduces us the basics of beatboxing, leading us to create our very own vocal drumkit. Flexie is also an accomplished vocalist having sung for Paloma Faith, Channel 4’s First dates and touring his soulful blend of music in Africa and France
Poets for Peace - Zafar Bhatti Salon London 2020-05-18 | We’re delighted to have poetry from Zafar Bhatti from Poets for Peace. Poets for Peace aims are to bring poets together from across the community to break down barriers and promote social cohesion. We think poetry is a wonderful means to achieve this. The artistry of the spoken word gives life to inner thoughts and feelings, flowing from one heart to the next. ‘Poets for Peace’, an initiative of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, intends to present a range of Poetry from a variety of inspirational Poets, hoping their words will touch upon your heart, helping us to realise the beauty contained within every faith and community
Ovid Not Covid - Natalie Haynes Salon London 2020-05-18 | Natalie's book 'A Thousand Ships' is available here: also-festival.com/books/#ovid-not-covidJoin renowned classicist Natalie Haynes for her new series of short videos on Ovid's Herodes.
The Art of Statistics with Professor Sir David Spiegelhalter Salon London 2020-05-18 | David's book 'The Art of Statistics' is available here: also-festival.com/books/#the-art-of-statisticsNo offence, David but who would have thought that a book on statistics would have been such a big seller in 2020. There’s a reason why and it’s a hopeful one. Surrounded by fake news, we are all trying to learn more about stats to make sure the information we are taking on is real. Statistics has played a leading role in our scientific understanding of the world for centuries, yet we are all familiar with the way statistical claims can be sensationalised, particularly in the media. We are so pleased to have the leading risk, probability, chance and uncertainty academic in the UK, Prof Sir David Spiegelhalter to guide us through the essential principles we need in order to derive knowledge from data. You'll never think about information in the same way again.
Love is the Drug: The Chemical Future of Our Relationships with Professor Julian Savulescu Salon London 2020-05-18 | Prof Julian Savulescu and Brian Earp's book 'Love is the Drug: The Chemical Future of Our Relationships' is available here: also-festival.com/books/#love-is-the-drug-the-chemical-future-of-our-relationshipsThis brilliant Uehiro Centre Professor of Practical Ethics at the University of Oxford explains the case for more research into "love drugs" and "anti-love drugs" exploring their ethical implications for individuals and society. Get insight into this cutting-edge field of medical research that could have profound effects on us all. Will relationships be the same in the future? Will we still marry? It may soon be up to you to decide whether you want a chemical romance.
The Seductive Myth of Nature’s Goodness with Alan Levinovitz Salon London 2020-05-18 | Alan's book 'The Seductive Myth of Nature’s Goodness' is available here: also-festival.com/books/#the-seductive-myth-of-nature-s-goodnessWithout our realising it, a single, slippery concept has become a secular deity throughout the modern industrial world. We make terrible sacrifices in its name: of our money, our health, and our planet. That deity is nature itself. Alan Levinovitz, the assistant professor at James Madison University, Virginia, is at ALSO Digital to explain why arguments based on what is 'natural', in food, medicine, and society at large, are appeals to a false idol - our oldest, most persistent superstition.
Breaking Up With Fashion with Lauren Bravo Salon London 2020-05-18 | Lauren's book 'How to Break Up With Fast Fashion' is available here: also-festival.com/books/#breaking-up-with-fast-fashionAuthor, Refinery29, Stylist and Grazia journalist, thrift-lover and reformed fast fashion addict, Lauren Bravo makes a brilliant case for How To Break Up With Fast Fashion: a guilt-free guide to changing the way you shop with a session especially for ALSO with hundreds of ideas for how to sustainably, ethically and stylishly redefine your relationship with your wardrobe.
The Art (and Science) of Rest with Claudia Hammond Salon London 2020-05-18 | Claudia's book 'The Art of Rest' is available here: also-festival.com/books/#the-art-and-science-of-restThe award-winning writer and broadcaster, and star of BBC's All in the Mind, Claudia Hammond invites us all to use this time to re-establish a positive relationship with rest and recovery - two things essential for our health and well-being.
Smoke and Mirrors with Gemma Milne Salon London 2020-05-18 | Gemma's book 'Smoke and Mirrors' is available here: also-festival.com/books/#smoke-and-mirrorsBombastic headlines about science and technology are nothing new. They can cut through the constant stream of information and misinformation on social media, or convince governments to take notice. But hype has a dark side, too. Technology journalist, Gemma Milne is at ALSO to explain how hype can even be responsible for derailing crucial progress and exactly how it can be combated and discounted - if you're able to see exactly where, how and why it is being deployed.
Transcendence: How Humans Evolved through Fire, Language, Beauty, and Time with Gaia Vince Salon London 2020-05-18 | Gaia's book 'Transcendence: How Humans Evolved through Fire, Language, Beauty, and Time' is available here: also-festival.com/books/#transcendence-how-humans-evolved-through-fire-language-beauty-and-timeBroadcaster and award-winning science writer (she was the first woman to win the Royal Society Science Book of the Year for ‘Adventures in the Anthropocene’), Gaia Vince will help us reflect on the way we now want to evolve beyond the pandemic.
Say Why To Drugs with Dr Suzi Gage Salon London 2020-05-18 | Suzi's book 'Say Why To Drugs' is available here: also-festival.com/books/#say-why-to-drugsDrugs. We've all done them. Whether it's a cup of coffee or a glass of wine, a cigarette or a sleeping pill. But how well do we understand the effects of the drugs we take - legal or illegal? Dr Suzi Gage, psychologist, epidemiologist and co-creator of the hit podcast, Say Why to Drugs, is at ALSO to present her extraordinary research into the science behind recreational drugs - debunking common myths and misconceptions - and explaining what they're really doing to your mind and body.
Slowdown with Danny Dorling Salon London 2020-05-18 | Danny's book 'Slowdown: The End of the Great Acceleration—and Why It's Good for the Planet, the Economy, and Our Lives is available here: also-festival.com/books/#-slowdown-and-finntopiaWant to know how we can make the most of this slowdown? The Halford Mackinder Professor of Geography at the University of Oxford, Danny Dorling has answers. And Salon London’s Helen Bagnall will be channelling her inner Melvyn Bragg and taking on Danny’s claims so we can get lots of answers in one innovative session.
How To Map The Future with Margaret Heffernan Salon London 2020-05-18 | Margaret's book 'Uncharted' is available here: also-festival.com/books/#how-to-map-the-futureWant to take back the future; inspiration for a new decade? That’s why we’re here, isn’t it? But how can we think about the future? What do we need to do – and who do we need to be? For all the big questions in our lives we like to look towards Margaret Heffernan for answers, and so we are so glad she is at ALSO Digital.
Book Club LIVE with Jackie Kay and Janie Brown Salon London 2020-05-18 | Janie Brown's book 'Radical Acts of Love' available here: also-festival.com/books/#radical-acts-of-loveBook Club LIVE is ALSO Digital's venture to invite us all to a Book Club with the author. A Book Club LIVEstream with Jackie Kay, the award-winning poet and national poet laureate of Scotland, and author, counsellor and nurse of thirty years, Janie Brown. Together they’ll be discussing a new way of approaching how to live by considering the end of our lives through Janie's brilliant new book, Radical Acts of Love. How We Find Hope at the End of Life. In this profound and moving digital Salon, Janie will discuss with Jackie twenty conversations that have reoccurred during her career as a nurse, each one offering insight into one of the most important but least-discussed experiences of our lives
Book Club LIVE with Robert Webb Salon London 2020-05-11 | Robert's book 'Come Again' is available here: salon-london.com/event/book-club-live-with-robert-webbThe award-winning actor, comedian and best-selling author, Robert Webb and his debut novel, Come Again – a time-travelling story of friendship, love and 90s nostalgia – which follows Kate, beside herself with guilt for the death of her husband Luke, when she suddenly finds herself in the wrong room, the wrong body, and the wrong decade. She is 18 again in her college room, reliving her first day of college in the early 90s – the very day she first met Luke.
Book Club LIVE with Emma Jane Unsworth. Salon London 2020-05-07 | Emma's book, 'Adults' is available here: salon-london.com/event/salon-london-book-club-live-with-emma-jane-unsworthJoin us on Sunday 19 April for a very special Book Club LIVE with the award-winning novelist and screenwriter, Emma Jane Unsworth and her new Sunday Times Bestselling novel, Adults.
The Psychology of Boredom Salon London 2020-05-06 | James' & John's excellent book 'Out of My Skull' is available to UK readers here: salon-london.com/event/the-psychology-of-boredomNo one likes to be bored. We avoid boredom at all costs. It makes us feel restless and agitated. Desperate for something to do, we play games on our phones, retie our shoes, or even count ceiling tiles. And if we escape it this time, eventually it will strike again. But what if we listened to boredom instead of banishing it?We figured after five weeks of lockdown, it was time to bring in the experts so we're so pleased to have two leading psychologists, James Danckert and John Eastwood explaining why boredom isn’t bad for us - it’s just that we do a bad job of heeding its guidance.
