John Simpson
From the nightmare of global conflict and online Big Brothers to dreams of spiritual transcendence, this year's Cambridge Festival of Ideas will keep you wide awake, entertained and stimulated this autumn. "We were delighted that over 12,000 people attended the Festival of Ideas last year and are excited by the diversity of events on offer this year. The theme has proved poignant and inspiring for many and we hope that more people than ever before will take part in the Festival."" - —Sophie Smith - The theme of the Festival, which takes place from 24 October to 4 November in University buildings, galleries and museums around Cambridge, is dreams and nightmares. The Festival aims to celebrate the rich contribution the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences make to our culture and understanding of the world and to showcase the huge breadth of work being done by University of Cambridge academics. In addition to leading academics from the University, speakers at the numerous talks and debates throughout the Festival will include the legendary BBC World Affairs Editor John Simpson, China expert Martin Jacques, Radio 4 Controller Gwyneth Williams and Executive Editor of The Economist , Daniel Franklin. The debates cover issues as wide-ranging as the aftermath of the Arab Spring, the future of the BRICs, the social impact on the West of the rise of China and the US elections. Professor Simon Baron Cohen will take part in a panel discussion on whether neuroscience has been used to promote traditional gender stereotypes.
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