The Forum at Space for Thought Festival
Author and columnist Will Self, evolutionary biologist Armand Leroi, international relations expert Leslie Vinjamuri and stand-up comic and mathematician, Matt Parker challenge the established foundations of their fields in a lively discussion at the London School of Economics with presenter Bridget Kendall.
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Will Self
Will Self is the author of ten novels, five collections of shorter fiction, three novellas, as well as a prolific journalist and a frequent broadcaster. Will explains why he thinks the modern serious novel is an art form in danger of dying.
Leslie Vinjamuri
Leslie Vinjamuri is Co-Director of the Centre for the International Politics of Conflict, Rights and Justice at the School of Oriental and African Studies. Leslie questions whether justice should always go hand in hand with efforts to build peace.
Armand Leroi
Armand Leroi is an author, broadcaster, and Professor of Evolutionary Developmental Biology at Imperial College London. Armand asks us to recognize Aristotle's role in inventing biology.
Matt Parker
Matt Parker is possibly the only person to hold the prestigious title of London Mathematical Society Popular Lecturer while simultaneously having a sold-out comedy show at the Edinburgh Fringe. Matt tests our mental arithmetic skills and suggests that math might be the best language to communicate with aliens.
