11:00 am, March 1 2026
Backyard Comedy Club, Bethnal Green
Speaker: Dr Nash Popovic
Are we living at a turning point in evolution?
Throughout Earth’s history, evolutionary big bangs like the Carnian pluvial episode have brought fundamental change – and some believe we are approaching the biggest one yet. The consequences could be profound: ushering in a new era of intelligence, or putting us at risk of irrelevance… or even extinction like world-dominating species who came before us.
But instead of despairing, join us to chew it over! (And to wash it down with a nice cup of tea.).
Guest speaker: Dr Nash Popovic
Nash Popovic is a former Senior Lecturer at the University of East London, author, and founder of The Synthesis: a website which brings together science and spirituality to explore the perennial question of the meaning of life.
Blending science, philosophy and human experience, Nash will help us explore how rapidly accelerating change could shape the future of humanity – and why, at times like this, curiosity, compassion and everyday choices matter more than ever.
Guest poet: Kay Scorah
Sunday Assembly London’s own Kay Scorah will be back on stage with her entertainingly irreverent verse.
Our singalongs
As usual, there will be four pop songs performed by our Sunday Assembly London band and reflecting today’s themes. You’ll find out which ones at the assembly, or you may spot clues on our social media…
The lyrics will be projected on screen and everyone’s welcome to sing (and dance) along.
About Sunday Assembly London
Sunday Assembly London is your regular and reliable stop for a welcoming, accessible and inspiring Sunday community, where you can hear talks and poetry, sing songs and make new friends.
Stay after for tea, biscuits, and chat in the Backyard Comedy Club. Then join us for a local meal, picnic, or a drink and card games at the pub.
→ Our next assembly: Grief and the Perseverance of Love (TBC), 15th March
← Our previous assembly: The Love Doctress Is In!, 18th February