Lord Alton Debate |
Novelist AS Byatt, Professor of Citizenship Lord Alton, philosopher and computer games enthusiast Andy Martin and techno writer Tim Guest discuss whether the 21st century will be the lonely century.
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2006 |
Charles Armstrong Debate |
For the first time ever in the UK there are more pensioners than under-16s. Yet why as a society do we persist in valuing innovation and novelty above hard-won experience?
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2008 |
The audience. Debate |
The subject of this Debate was chosen by the Free Thinking audience from a shortlist of 4 topics selected from the 2006 Free Thinking blogs.
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2006 |
The audience Creative writing |
Free Thinking haiku sent in by the audience.
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2007 |
The audience Personal thoughts |
Dozens of brief thoughts from the Free Thinking audience written on colourful sticky notes and stuck to the wall.
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2007 |
The audience Personal thoughts |
Thoughts from the Free Thinking audience about what childhood means in 2007.
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2007 |
Felix Barrett Discussion |
Guests Gemma Bodinetz and Felix Barrett propose some radical solutions for the survival of theatre in the multimedia age.
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2007 |
Tony Benn Interview |
Is there anything the older generation can teach the young to help solve the problems of the future? A personal perspective on the value of experience with the veteran Labour politician,
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2008 |
Susan Blackmore Debate |
For the first time ever in the UK there are more pensioners than under-16s. Yet why as a society do we persist in valuing innovation and novelty above hard-won experience?
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2008 |
Susan Blakemore Talk |
Many scientists now believe that there can be no such thing as "free will" - our genes, our inheritance and our biology are in control.
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2008 |
Peter Blegvad Humour |
Brain food for ears
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2007 |
Gemma Bodinetz Discussion |
Guests Gemma Bodinetz and Felix Barrett propose some radical solutions for the survival of theatre in the multimedia age.
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2007 |
Nick Bostrom Debate |
Sue Nelson is joined by Director of the Future of Humanity Institue Nick Bostrom, founder of HMC Media Labs Adam Montandon, and Philosopher Dylan Evans to explore the future for the human body.
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2006 |
AS Byatt Debate |
Novelist AS Byatt, Professor of Citizenship Lord Alton, philosopher and computer games enthusiast Andy Martin and techno writer Tim Guest discuss whether the 21st century will be the lonely century.
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2006 |
A S Byatt Discussion |
Will scientists or writers tell us more about what it means to be human or is it finally time for the two cultures to work together?
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2006 |
Tom Cannon Short talk |
We asked four Liverpool-based thinkers to formulate a proposal upon which the Free Thinking 07 People's Choice Debate would turn.
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2007 |
Zia Chaudhry Debate |
Roger Philips is joined by Frank Field MP, director of the Centre for Policy Studies Ruth Lea, multi-faith leader Zia Chaudhry and neuroscientist Dr Mark Lythgoe to Debate the question: 'Who Will Decide What?s Right and Wrong in the Future?'
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2006 |
Philip Collins Discussion |
Is freedom in peril from CCTV, smoking bans and ASBOs? Or, in an individualistic and deference-free age, are we freer than we've ever been before?
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2007 |
Philip Collins Discussion |
Is freedom in peril from CCTV, smoking bans and ASBOs? Or, in an individualistic and deference-free age, are we freer than we've ever been before?
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2007 |
Philip Collins Talk |
Philip Collins, once Tony Blair's chief speech writer, has seen sophisticated modern political communication from the heart of government. Now he asks: just how effective is it at reaching out?
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2007 |
Rana Dasgupta Discussion |
Novelist Rana Dasgupta talked to Matthew Sweet on Night Waves on 2 October 2006. Rana's Free Thinking blog focusses on the idea of The City.
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2006 |
Siobhan Davies Discussion |
Matthew Sweet and guests introduce an evening of Free Thinking including dancer and choreographer Siobhan Davies' exploration of the power of non-verbal communication.
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2007 |
Jane Davis Short talk |
We asked four Liverpool-based thinkers to formulate a proposal upon which the Free Thinking 07 People's Choice Debate would turn.
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2007 |
Ruth Deech Talk |
Recent high profile divorce settlements and the growing trend in the courts equating cohabitation with marriage show that the law is out of touch with the real meanings of partnership.
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2008 |
Carl Djerassi Lecture |
Pioneer of the pill Carl Djerassi asks if sex and reproduction are heading for divorce with his guide to Sex in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction.
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2006 |
Carl Djerassi Discussion |
Will scientists or writers tell us more about what it means to be human or is it finally time for the two cultures to work together?
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2006 |
Philip Dodd Debate |
In a society where many are happy to confess all to strangers and millions flaunt their personal lives online, have we forgotten the importance of keeping some things to ourselves?
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2008 |
Philip Dodd Interview |
Ian Paisley talks to Phillip Dodd about his faith, his controversial life story, and his extraordinary political journey.
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2008 |
Brian Eno Lecture |
Artist, musician and man of ideas Brian Eno  unveils his personal manifesto for a new understanding of culture and science in the 21st century.
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2006 |
Dylan Evans Debate |
Sue Nelson is joined by Director of the Future of Humanity Institue Nick Bostrom, founder of HMC Media Labs Adam Montandon, and Philosopher Dylan Evans to explore the future for the human body.
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2006 |
Frank Field Debate |
Roger Philips is joined by Frank Field MP, director of the Centre for Policy Studies Ruth Lea, multi-faith leader Zia Chaudhry and neuroscientist Dr Mark Lythgoe to Debate the question: 'Who Will Decide What?s Right and Wrong in the Future?'
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2006 |
Mike Figgis Talk |
One of the most innovative and successful British film-makers working today challenges our understanding of a healthy culture.
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2007 |
Professor Ben (C) Fletcher Workshop |
Learn how to turn your good intentions into action. Don't just Free Think. Free Do!
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2008 |
Liam Fogarty Short talk |
We asked four Liverpool-based thinkers to formulate a proposal upon which the Free Thinking 07 People's Choice Debate would turn.
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2007 |
Juliet Gardiner Debate |
Howard Jacobson, James Woudhuysen, Juliet Gardiner and Kenan Malik discuss our national obsession with the past.
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2006 |
Jonathan Glancy Debate |
Piers Gough and Jonathan Glancey speculate on the future of the city and ask whether they are part of the problem or the solution to the challenges facing the human race.
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2006 |
Piers Gough Debate |
Piers Gough and Jonathan Glancey speculate on the future of the city and ask whether they are part of the problem or the solution to the challenges facing the human race.
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2006 |
Linda Grant Discussion |
Writer Linda Grant explains why Costa Gavros's 'Missing' starring Jack Lemmon is her favourite "Free Thinking" film.
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2006 |
Jean Grant Walk |
Join artist Jean Grant on a unique walk through the stories of Liverpool’s past.
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2007 |
John Gray Talk |
One of Britain's most audacious and original thinkers, argues that to think that we can 'save the planet' is absurd or even dangerous
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2008 |
Tim Guest Debate |
Novelist AS Byatt, Professor of Citizenship Lord Alton, philosopher and computer games enthusiast Andy Martin and techno writer Tim Guest discuss whether the 21st century will be the lonely century.
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2006 |
Mark Haddon Talk |
The multi-award winning writer Mark Haddon, author of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time and A Spot of Bother, talks about his latest work.
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2008 |
Sarah Harper Lecture |
Dr Sarah Harper the Director of the Oxford Institute of Ageing shows how youth will become a scarce commodity fought over by the world's economies.
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2006 |
Eugenie Harvey Workshop |
Learn how to turn your good intentions into action. Don't just Free Think. Free Do!
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2008 |
Canon Anthony Hawley Discussion |
Liverpool's skyline is dominated by two cathedrals, whose stories reflect the city's pride and achievement as much as its divisions and contradictions.
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2008 |
Isobel Hilton Talk |
Philip Collins, once Tony Blair's chief speech writer, has seen sophisticated modern political communication from the heart of government. Now he asks: just how effective is it at reaching out? Isobel Hilton chairs the ensuing Discussion.
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2007 |
Susan Hitch Discussion |
Liverpool's skyline is dominated by two cathedrals, whose stories reflect the city's pride and achievement as much as its divisions and contradictions.
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2008 |
Chief Constable Bernard Hogan-Howe Discussion |
Is freedom in peril from CCTV, smoking bans and ASBOs? Or, in an individualistic and deference-free age, are we freer than we've ever been before?
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2007 |
