An alternative telling of Thanksgiving for a polarised time

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The Pilgrims were saved by Indigenous peoples who did not share their same beliefs in government or God. Today, with political polarisation splintering families and friendships, the holiday challenges Americans to remember humility, generosity, and the power of bridging divides.

Purpose Debates: Should insurers walk away from high-risk areas?

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On Wednesday 18 November, a group of insurance enthusiasts gathered at The Conduit to hear a Purpose Union debate on the motion: “This House believes it is justified for insurance companies to refuse cover in high-risk climate zones.” Here is a summary of the arguments.

How one conversation can spark change

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After winning the Social Justice & Inclusion Young Innovator Award, Olu Balogun met Conduit member, James Fornara via the app Goodsted. After an hour-long conversation, James helped shape Olu’s concept into a reality

AI and the Future of Mental Health

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As AI begins to shape how we understand and support mental health, experts at The Conduit’s Co-Lab explored how to harness its potential while safeguarding the trust, empathy, and equity at the heart of care.

Five great ideas we overheard at our Green Economy Forum

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From ultra-thin solar panels to oyster farms and biochar, five breakthrough ideas from the Green Economy Forum show how innovation, nature, and finance are converging to power a greener future.

Five ways to grow trust, foundation, and grant income

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This week, Conduit member Atul Kumar led an informative workshop on five top tips that make a disproportionately positive difference to fundraising success.

ClimateWorks Foundation on its $50mn resilience and adaptation fund

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Jessica Hitt, Associate Director of Adaptation and Resilience, makes the case for why philanthropy is uniquely positioned to accelerate climate adaptation across the Global South

Three solutions for a philanthropic reset in an AI world

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Google.org and Fast Forward outline ways funders can play a unique role in enabling nonprofits to harness AI effectively

Richard Susskind on six hypotheses about the future of AI

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Renowned author Richard Susskind sets out six competing hypotheses on the future of AI, from fleeting hype to the prospect of superintelligence. He highlighted the deep divisions and unresolved questions, that define our relationship with this transformative technology.

An overlooked technology could revolutionize how we power the world

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Space-based solar power could provide constant, high-output clean energy by capturing sunlight in orbit and beaming it back to Earth. Researchers say it may hold the key to meeting future global energy demand.