George Monbiot in Conversation with Afua Hirsch
Wed 21 May
|The Conduit
George Monbiot and Afua Hirsch uncover the hidden ideology of neoliberalism—what it is, how it shapes the world, and what we can do about it.
Time & Location
21 May 2025, 19:00 – 20:45 BST
The Conduit, 6 Langley St, London WC2H 9JA, UK
About the event
Neoliberalism governs our economies, public services, environment, and even our personal lives, yet many don’t really know what it is. This ideology is so deeply embedded that it feels like an unchangeable force of nature. But is it?
George Monbiot reveals the hidden history of neoliberalism, how it was deliberately crafted and concealed by those in power, and why it thrives. He will explore how this ideology fuels inequality, weakens democracy, and accelerates climate collapse and, crucially, how we can fight back.
Led in conversation by Afua Hirsch, award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and author, we will ask: Is there an alternative? Can we imagine a new system worth fighting for? Join us for a vital conversation on how we reclaim our future from an ideology that never wanted to be seen.
George Monbiot is an author, Guardian columnist and environmental campaigner. His best-selling books include Feral: Rewilding the Land, Sea and Human…
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