The We Society with Will Hutton

Academy of Social Sciences

Topics: Social Sciences · News Commentary · Self-Improvement

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Will Hutton and guests explore the big ideas in Social Science that can change the way we live. Beyond the politics, beyond our geography are the intangible connections that hold us together – The We Society. Brought to you by the Academy of Social Sciences in association with the Nuffield Foundation and the Leverhulme Trust, The We Society explores the thousands of ways Social Science can help us understand and enhance this complicated and fascinating human network. From social policy to human geography, misinformation to healthcare and AI to the war in Ukraine, leading experts, academics and public figures share the knowledge that matters. So if you’re ready for research-led...

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