Intelligence Squared

A leading forum for live, agenda-setting debates, talks, and discussions around the world.

Intelligence Squared

Dec 25, 2020 - 12 min

Paul J. Franklin: Designing our dreams

How he became fascinated by the world of computers and visual effects.

Intelligence Squared

Dec 25, 2020 - 15 min

Paul J. Franklin: Harry Potter and breaking into the industry

Why the wizarding world franchise was a truly great thing for British filmmaking.

Intelligence Squared

Dec 25, 2020 - 20 min

Paul J. Franklin: Working on Inception and Interstellar

Reflecting on his experiences working with acclaimed director Christopher Nolan.

Intelligence Squared

Dec 7, 2020 - 16 min

Bernadine Evaristo: The Booker Prize, MBEs and keeping true to instincts

Staying true to her experimental style.

Intelligence Squared

Dec 7, 2020 - 16 min

Bernadine Evaristo: Finding her voice

Exploring how her upbringing and her family influenced her work.

Intelligence Squared

Dec 7, 2020 - 15 min

Bernadine Evaristo: Winning the Booker Prize for Girl, Woman, Other

Discussing the parallels between the book and her life.

Intelligence Squared

Nov 16, 2020 - 12 min

Deborah Frances-White: The influences behind The Guilty Feminist podcast

Here, she discusses feminism, the podcast’s success and her favourite guests.

Intelligence Squared

Nov 16, 2020 - 6 min

Deborah Frances-White: How Keith Johnstone saved her life

The stand-up comedian and host of The Guilty Feminist podcast on books that save your life.

Intelligence Squared

Nov 16, 2020 - 15 min

Deborah Frances-White: The early years

The stand-up comedian and host of The Guilty Feminist podcast on adoption and Jehovah's Witnesses.

Intelligence Squared

Oct 30, 2020 - 6 min

Extremism and what draws people into violence

How Fatima Bhutto uses her fictional writings to express political concerns.

Intelligence Squared

Oct 30, 2020 - 4 min

The murder of her father

Having returned to Pakistan, her father was shot dead together with six other members of his party.

Intelligence Squared

Oct 30, 2020 - 5 min

The legacy of Bhutto

Few last names hold as much significance in the political history of Pakistan as hers.

Intelligence Squared

Oct 30, 2020 - 4 min

Bollywood's evolution and why it's become uncomfortable watching

Is Indian cinema becoming too political?

Intelligence Squared

Oct 30, 2020 - 4 min

Growing up with a father in exile

Her father was forced to leave the country after claiming responsibility for the hijacking of an aeroplane.

Intelligence Squared

Sep 25, 2020 - 27 min

Anand Giridharadas on capitalism in the time of corona

Is the COVID-19 crisis an opportunity to create a more egalitarian society?

Intelligence Squared

Sep 14, 2020 - 22 min

Part III: The battle over free speech

Is it possible to draw the line with free speech?

Intelligence Squared

Sep 14, 2020 - 11 min

Part II: The battle over free speech

Are universities meant to be a safe space for all types of opinions?

Intelligence Squared

Sep 14, 2020 - 27 min

Part I: The battle over free speech

Freedom of speech, antifragility and race.

Intelligence Squared

Aug 31, 2020 - 19 min

Angrynomics: why the world is so angry, with Mark Byth, Eric Lonergan and Linda Yueh