Listen to eminent philosophers, leading activists, and award winning film makers share their views on the world with a glass of prosecco and cakes to hand.
Friday Physicist Priya Natarajan discuses the origins of the universe Harvard Historian Rana Mitter explores China's future on the global stage
Sunday Leading Metamodernist Robin van den Akker explores the future of truth & meaning
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Take a break from the festival crowds and sit down to a leisurely lunch with world leading philosophers. Explore the full programme to book your place now!
Saturday
Computer Scientist Scott Aaronson on quantumn computing & AI
Acclaimed Scientist Denis Nobel on explores Neo-Darwinian failures
Sunday
Physicist Avshalom Elitzur discusses the wholes in scienctific theory
Philosopher Ben War explores our apocalyptic future
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Join us for a convivial long table feast right on the banks of the beautiful River Wye. You'll enjoy a4 coursebanquet ofdecadently British fayre, prepared by award winning chef Daniel Whitlock.
On arrival, you'll be met with a chilled glass of rhubard spritz. Once you are seated, there will be water on the table and wines served with each course.
So, don your finery, gather your group and book your spot for a night of feasting and frivolity on the banks fo the Wye.
Kickstart your morning with a fresh array of croissants, jams, juices and a dollop of philosophical mystery. Explore the full programme to book your place now!
Saturday
Science communicator Dominic Walliman on how scientists think
Filmmaker Myriam Francios on representaiton in documentarys
Sunday
Political philosopher John Ralston Saul on reason and the decline of the West
Astrophysicist Chris Lintott on embracing radical theories in science
Monday
Political Economist Guy Standing discusses how to reclaim our time
AI philosopher Shannon Vallor discusses techno-moral virtue
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Chat, clash and connect with influential philosophers over pressing topics in the intimate setting of our salon events. Explore the full programme to book your place now!
Friday
Can Literature Change The World?
AuthorsJanne Teller and Frank Tallis join host Justine Kolata discuss literatures influence on class, politics and the self
Sunday
The Return of War
Join journalist Christina Lamb, commentator Aaron Bastani and former Iraqi finance minister Ali Allawi, to explore the return of war.
The Nature of Consciousness
Join consciousness expert Stuart Hameroff, radical philosopher Subrena E. Smith and philosophical salon host Justine Kolata, to debate the nature of consciousness.
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