When is Institution, Human, Technology?

Institution, Human, Technology takes place on Sunday, May 24, 2026 from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM (Europe/London).

Where is Institution, Human, Technology held?

Institution, Human, Technology takes place at Newspeak House, 133 Bethnal Grn Rd, London E2 7DG, UK, London, United Kingdom.

How much does Institution, Human, Technology cost?

Institution, Human, Technology is free to attend. Register on the event page to secure your spot.

Who is organising Institution, Human, Technology?

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How many people are attending Institution, Human, Technology?

4 people have registered so far out of 4 available spots.

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How long is Institution, Human, Technology?

Institution, Human, Technology runs for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM (Europe/London).

Institution, Human, Technology

Name: Institution, Human, Technology
Start: 2026-05-24T15:30:00+00:00
End: 2026-05-24T17:00:00+00:00
Location: Newspeak House, 133 Bethnal Grn Rd, London E2 7DG, UK

About this event

This session is part of the Introduction to Political Technology course at Newspeak House, open to faculty and fellowship candidates only.

Dr Six Silberman leads us in exploring the complex interplay between institutions and organisations; humans; and technologies.

What is a healthy organisation?

How would you know one if you saw it?Are there different indicators for different types of organisation (e.g., workplace, school, volunteer project)?What are some ways organisations you have participated in (or heard about) have been unhealthy — or notably healthy?How did this ‘unhealthiness’ affect you, others, and/or the organisation’s ability to do whatever it was (nominally) trying to do?Have you seen or heard of organisations ‘getting better’? How?How can individuals &/or small groups contribute to organisations ‘getting better’?What role does/can/might leadership play in organisations being or staying ‘healthy’ or ‘unhealthy’, ‘getting better’ or ‘getting worse’? (Possibly for future discussion: What is ‘good leadership’?)What is the relationship between ‘organisational health’ and the structure of organisations?Does greater hierarchy increase the risk of and organisation becoming unhealthy?Do we know examples of less- or non-hierarchical organisations?Are they healthier than more hierarchical ones?

Readings you may enjoy

Ajeesh & Joseph 2025, ‘The compassion illusion: Can artificial empathy ever be emotionally authentic?’, Frontiers in Psychology 16Pugh 2024, The Last Human Job: The Work of Connecting in a Disconnected World, Princeton University PressPodcast of book talkVideo of book talkLie-Panis 2026, ‘Guarding the guardians: good institutions are social technologies that scale trust from personal relations to entire nations. How do they work?’, AeonMore from Aeon:Chayes 2022, ‘The Midas Disease — Corruption is a truly global crisis and the wealth addiction that feeds it is hiding in plain sight’, AeonSadedin 2015, ‘Natural police — Seen through game theory, cancer and police corruption are pretty much the same thing. And for one of them, there’s a cure’, Aeon

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About Institution, Human, Technology in London

Institution, Human, Technology is a free independent taking place on Sunday, May 24, 2026 at Newspeak House, 133 Bethnal Grn Rd, London E2 7DG, UK, London, United Kingdom. This independent is organised by Newspeak House. Attendance is free — register to secure your spot. Currently 4 people have registered out of 4 spots. The event runs for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.