A practical guide to reframing relationships, embracing the mess, and finding joy Whether you’re new to non-monogamy, taking your first steps, or already navigating your own polyamorous constellation, the journey can feel overwhelming. In The Non-Monogamy Playbook, Ruby Rare blends practical how-tos, personal experiences, and wider social and political context to help reframe relationships and build...
Discover the unique aspects of autistic communication and gain practical strategies for strengthening relationships. Followed by Q+A. Autistic individuals communicate and build relationships in unique ways with both autistic and non-autistic individuals. They may face challenges like camouflaging - adapting or minimising their behaviour to fit in - and social rejection. These experiences can be...
Beware the Ides of Musk — is it time to put the brakes on Elon? The world’s richest person is seeking to influence British politics. Unelected and unaccountable, we will talk about Musk - his methods, misinformation and interference. We’ll ask what we can do to protect democracy and truth in this new era of...
Unravel one of history’s greatest thinkers exploring the ‘death of God’, the meaning of life, and the value of our values. Followed by Q&A. ‘God is dead’ proclaimed Nietzsche in 1882, a saying which has become world-renowned alongside his recognition as a philosopher of ‘nihilism’. Nietzsche is one of the key figures to address...
Unlock the mysteries of magic mushrooms - their potential to heal depression, enhance brain connectivity and much more. Followed by Q+A. We are currently in a psychedelic renaissance and Magic Mushrooms are one of the key areas of research for scientists around the world. Recent studies have shown that psilocybin, the active ingredient in...
Food entrepreneur and business owner, Charlie Bigham, and other speakers (TBC) will talk all about UPFs. We will find out why our supermarket shelves are still groaning with addictive crap that cause obesity and health problems. We will look at what can we do to stem the tide of sugar, fat and salt and how...
Characterised by dark, uncanny imagery and an off-beat persona, Tim Burton has cultivated a reputation as an eccentric and irreverent filmmaker. Spanning both live-action and animation, his work applies a macabre twist to everything from superhero and sci-fi films to biographical dramas and musicals. However, it is through stop-motion animation that Burton’s grotesque monsters and...
The image of a female witch, with broom and black cat serving the devil, is ingrained in pop culture. But where did this stereotype come from? The concept of witchcraft emerged slowly over the course of several centuries as a result of theological, intellectual, and cultural changes in ideas about demons and heresy. Magical practices were...
A simple scroll through Instagram or TikTok and you’ll be left questioning: do I have ADHD? The rise in ADHD in adults is undeniable. But only over the last decade has ADHD been formally recognised in the UK. It has been suggested that about 1.5 million adults in the UK have ADHD but only 120,000...
For centuries, feminist writers and thinkers have turned to myths, legends, fairytales, religious stories, and cultural traditions to make sense of women’s experiences. All of these come under the umbrella of ‘folklore’. This talk will explore the enduring relevance of folklore, asking how these stories can be reclaimed and reimagined for the 21st-century feminist. We’ll...
Trump & Vance- with friends like these, who needs enemies? Altered State welcomes General Sir Timothy Radford and Richard Graham, former diplomat and MP, to the panel to discuss the impacts of America First foreign policy on the UK, NATO as is, geopolitics and any likely realignments and new alliances that it might beget
Do psychopaths live amongst us? “Psychopath” is a term often thrown around in popular culture, but how many of us truly understand what it means? Psychopathy is a complex and often misunderstood condition that has fascinated forensic psychologists, criminologists, and the public for decades.In this talk, we’ll examine the defining traits and behaviours of psychopathy....
