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Will delegating decisions to AI reduce bias? Growing evidence shows high rates of algorithmic injustice. Professor Noel Sharkey shares examples of gender and race bias in areas like job applications, insurance and prison sentencing http://bit.ly/2LaXLKx

London has long been celebrated for its vibrant night time culture. But is the drive for 'smarter', cleaner, more profitable cities, squeezing out culture in favour of a sanitised future? Hear DJ Annie Mac and London's Night Czar Amy Lamé's thoughts http://bit.ly/2uIPS59

"It's easier to imagine the end of the world than to imagine Mark Zuckerberg telling me the nature of the Facebook algorithm": Watch Paul Mason's full talk on how we can resist machine control http://bit.ly/2NXcdUx

"We don't know how to stop our brains from telling us we're not good enough." Ruby Wax shared the importance of being human at FutureFest http://bit.ly/2uj7x2X

What's the difference between new and old power? FutureFest speaker, author & co-founder of Purpose, Jeremy Heimans explored the way power is shifting and how we can get ahead in the 21st century http://bit.ly/2Lb9ogA

"You can escape the future individually...but we create the future together. Being human is a team sport." FutureFest speaker Douglas Rushkoff explored ways we can embrace being human and occupy the future: Watch the full talk here http://bit.ly/2KPDwlJ

Our flagship festival FutureFest explored a better future through immersive installations, debates and inspiring talks from the likes of Nicola Sturgeon, Ruby Wax, Imogen Heap, Akala, Paul Mason and Annie Mac.

"All of us are shaped by the stories we tell about our past, our present and our future." From questioning Britain's identity with Akala to reinventing the music industry with Imogen Heap and exploring what it means to be human with Ruby Wax, our flagship festival FutureFest imagined a better future http://bit.ly/2zisfF4

FutureFest festival goers were treated to a demonstration from award winning musician Imogen Heap with her wearable tech music making gloves. Is this the future of the music industry?

"There's a big responsibility on governments not just to promote innovation through their economic policies but also to adopt innovation in social policies." Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon at FutureFest.

All of us are shaped by the stories we tell about our past, our present and our future: FutureFest is well underway - we've heard from Akala on Britain's identity crisis, Nicola Sturgeon on innovation in Scotland and a host of other speakers re-imagining a better future http://bit.ly/2y4nONa

Our flagship festival FutureFest is here! We're getting ready to explore ways to shape a better future through immersive installations, debates and inspiring talks from the likes of Nicola Sturgeon, Annie Mac, Akala, Ruby Wax, Sir Nick Clegg, Paul Mason, Imogen Heap & more. Come occupy the future with us!

To celebrate the NHS's 70th birthday we've developed a list of seven wishes. From unlocking the power of citizens, to empowering those on the frontline, we believe that a more people-powered future of health and care has never been more important http://bit.ly/2KupRA9

What does the future hold? Find out at our flagship festival this weekend. Get your ticket to explore ways to shape a better future http://bit.ly/2y4nONa

"We believe you can tell a lot from a society by its murders and its music, its crime and its culture." How the history of crime fiction can act as a lens through which to view society http://bit.ly/2Kw5PS1

We support innovation in all its forms from investments to accelerators & practical projects. Our new series of free events Nesta Sparks is open to all and is about sharing the approaches we're using and what we're learning http://bit.ly/2tvJU6O

How can you shape the future? Don't miss our flagship festival FutureFest18 this Friday & Saturday - featuring Annie Mac, Akala, Ruby Wax, Paul Mason, Imogen Heap & more! Tickets: http://bit.ly/2Ks6fZE

If politics is broken, what's the alternative? Indra Adnan from The Alternative UK looks to a future beyond the current outdated system https://bit.ly/2tlqCkG

What's the future of work? We hear from a factory worker whose boss is an algorithm in a headset. It’s the story of one man, and the effects he sees technology having on his life http://bit.ly/2HXcDWL

How would you shape the future? Tell us your alternative future for your chance to win five free tickets to one of Europe's biggest festivals of the future FutureFest http://bit.ly/2KLSC79

Great inspirers... Really love what they do and wish I could be part of the vision.

From when I discovered NESTA....it very inspiring my life revolution. it gave me confirm of my studies and research! I recommend it to you

Excellent!

Excelente my friends of Nesta. I'm semibritish... I love United Kingdom, Greater London and all.

Always learning from your research and sharing via @creativegeelong -thanks!

Sounds Interesting. Had some experience with Everglades Foundation Phosphorus Prize. Look forward to exploring.

Nesta is one of the most inspiring social innovation platforms In the world! Based in the UK but a good practice for world wide issues. Use the information instead of reinventing the wheels.