Global crises cause big changes and reveal deep structural weaknesses.  

In this special interview series from the RSA its chief executive, Matthew Taylor, puts a range of practitioners on the spot - from scholars to business leaders, politicians to journalists - by asking for one big idea to help build effective bridges to our new future.

Stephen Coleman is a Professor of Political Communication  and the author of How People Talk About Politics. 

Emily Kasriel is Head of Editorial Partnerships at the BBC and the author of this article: 'The surprise befits of talking to strangers'. 

A Tempo & Talker production for the RSA. 

In this time of global change, strong communities and initiatives that bring people together are more invaluable than ever before. The RSA Fellowship is a global network of problem solvers. We invite you to join our community today to stay connected, inspired and motivated in the months ahead. 

You can learn more about the Fellowship or start an application by clicking here.