And, that whatever the context or the content of an argument, the most important opinion being expressed is that we should all have a right to contribute to and shape the world we live in.Д®ntirely linked was Neal LawsonвЂ™s response to a powerful question from the floor about why more people are not more visibly angry about inequality itself. That, this moment, one in which political earthquakes have become the norm and differing visions of what society should be like abound, is all about more people seeing and seizing their right to lead lives of significance. The first of these was from Charlie LeadbeaterвЂЉ-вЂЉwho, right on form, summed up the eveningвЂ™s conversation with a powerful idea.

In amongst it all there were three things that really stuck with meвЂЉ-вЂЉand which together I think start to create a powerful answer to the question of what it means to thrive, and how we might get there. The evening was bustling and vibrant, and rich with insight. The timing of the event was pertinent, and conversations focused on how we can grow a stronger, better, more equitable and sustainable society out of this moment of flux. Our panel included experts on politics, economics, learning, poverty and place, and we were joined by innovators from across the UK who are growing new solutions that really help people, families and communities to thrive. We tackled it from a rich variety of perspectives. In partnership with CompassВ and Webb Memorial Trust, we asked the question: in a changing world, what does it mean to thrive and how will we get there?ДЄs it turns out, the question was big, crucial and mobilising for all those who joined us. The starting point for Learning to Thrive was a somewhat epic one.

Thrive meaning truancy