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The science of why things spread

From deadly pandemics to viral tweets, Adam Kucharski explores what makes something contagious.

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The unearthly children of science fiction’s Cold War

In the 1950s a new figure emerged in British novels, film and television: a disturbing young alien that revealed postwar society’s fear of the unruly power of teenagers.

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Devilry and doom in 1666

Disastrous events and a significant combination of numbers signalled the end – or perhaps a new beginning – in 1666. But for some, this feverish period fuelled unprecedented inventiveness and development.

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The history of brainwashing

Is it possible to control what other people think? In this abridged extract from his book ‘Brainwashed’, psychoanalyst and historian Daniel Pick offers us a new history of thought control.

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  • Numerous faces make up a map of the world; representation of AIDSCOM, a project to educate the public about AIDS. Colour lithograph by Siguenza, 1988.
  • Magnetic resonance imaging MRI showing sexual intercourse
  • Magnetic resonance imaging MRI showing sexual intercourse
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Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse with Larry Achiampong and David Blandy

The Forum
Past
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  • Relaxed
  • Screening
  • Youth event

Rise of the Planet of the Apes with Aleah Scott

The Forum
Past

Part of Summer Screenings and Special Events

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  • Screening
  • Youth event

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever with Hillary Juma

The Forum
Past

Part of Summer Screenings and Special Events

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