The Nine Dots Prize
@ninedotsprize.org
We’re a book prize for a book that hasn’t been written yet. Every two years we ask a thought-provoking question, the best response wins $100,000 + a book deal.
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We are delighted to announce that the winner of the 2024/25 Nine Dots Prize is Stanford lecturer and science journalist Grace Huckins, for their “exceptional” response to the question ‘Is data failing us?’
@crasshlive.bsky.social @cambridgeup.bsky.social
@crasshlive.bsky.social @cambridgeup.bsky.social
This Thursday, join @crasshlive.bsky.social for the launch of @clemicollett.bsky.social's new report on how GenAI is impacting novelists & publishing. Hear from an expert panel as they discuss key findings from the report.
@mctd.bsky.social
Join the discussion: www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/events/48948/
@mctd.bsky.social
Join the discussion: www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/events/48948/
Report Launch: The Impact of Generative AI on the Novel - CRASSH
Minderoo Centre for Technology and Democracy
www.crassh.cam.ac.uk
November 18, 2025 at 2:47 PM
This Thursday, join @crasshlive.bsky.social for the launch of @clemicollett.bsky.social's new report on how GenAI is impacting novelists & publishing. Hear from an expert panel as they discuss key findings from the report.
@mctd.bsky.social
Join the discussion: www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/events/48948/
@mctd.bsky.social
Join the discussion: www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/events/48948/
Writing thrives on reading and @crasshlive.bsky.social’s library of books, articles and academic papers offers a wealth of thought to broaden your ideas.
www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/research/pub...
www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/research/pub...
Publications - CRASSH
A collection of books, articles and publications written, co-authored, and edited by members of CRASSH.
www.crassh.cam.ac.uk
November 12, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Writing thrives on reading and @crasshlive.bsky.social’s library of books, articles and academic papers offers a wealth of thought to broaden your ideas.
www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/research/pub...
www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/research/pub...
Every Thursday during this term, CRASSH will be holding seminars exploring some of the creative, critical, ethical, political or methodological aspects of research as a practice.
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Rethinking inclusion and exclusion of women in historical practice - CRASSH
Centre for Research in the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities
www.crassh.cam.ac.uk
November 5, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Every Thursday during this term, CRASSH will be holding seminars exploring some of the creative, critical, ethical, political or methodological aspects of research as a practice.
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As the month of October comes to an end, which essays have you read lately that you think are likely to leave a lasting impression? Or introduced you to new ideas?
Share your favourites with us below!
Share your favourites with us below!
October 31, 2025 at 4:05 PM
As the month of October comes to an end, which essays have you read lately that you think are likely to leave a lasting impression? Or introduced you to new ideas?
Share your favourites with us below!
Share your favourites with us below!
Why not take on one of our previous Prize questions?
Practice is a key part of developing your writing, and we have five questions from our previous cycles to get you started.
Practice is a key part of developing your writing, and we have five questions from our previous cycles to get you started.
October 30, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Why not take on one of our previous Prize questions?
Practice is a key part of developing your writing, and we have five questions from our previous cycles to get you started.
Practice is a key part of developing your writing, and we have five questions from our previous cycles to get you started.
Family Matters:Holding You Up is now open at @crasshlive.bsky.social until December
18 artists explore how family shapes us through pieces that navigate childhood experiences, parental strain and persistence, the impacts of social position and migration, and more
www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/events/47902/
18 artists explore how family shapes us through pieces that navigate childhood experiences, parental strain and persistence, the impacts of social position and migration, and more
www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/events/47902/
Exhibition | Family Matters: Holding you up - CRASSH
Art at the Alison Richard Building
www.crassh.cam.ac.uk
October 24, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Family Matters:Holding You Up is now open at @crasshlive.bsky.social until December
18 artists explore how family shapes us through pieces that navigate childhood experiences, parental strain and persistence, the impacts of social position and migration, and more
www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/events/47902/
18 artists explore how family shapes us through pieces that navigate childhood experiences, parental strain and persistence, the impacts of social position and migration, and more
www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/events/47902/
Join CRASSH on 23rd October as Grace Huckins, our 2024/25 winner, discusses their work-in-progress book, expanded from their winning entry. This is a great opportunity to hear directly from our winner and what made their essay so compelling.
https://www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/events/48106/
https://www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/events/48106/
October 13, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Join CRASSH on 23rd October as Grace Huckins, our 2024/25 winner, discusses their work-in-progress book, expanded from their winning entry. This is a great opportunity to hear directly from our winner and what made their essay so compelling.
https://www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/events/48106/
https://www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/events/48106/
On Wednesday, join us in celebrating the launch of the Cambridge Handbook of Generative AI and the Law, which brings together experts to explore the legal and regulatory implications of GenAI across jurisdictions and disciplines
Cambridge University Press
https://www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/events/48069/
Cambridge University Press
https://www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/events/48069/
Book Launch: Cambridge Handbook of Generative AI and the Law - CRASSH
Centre for Research in the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities
www.crassh.cam.ac.uk
October 6, 2025 at 10:00 AM
On Wednesday, join us in celebrating the launch of the Cambridge Handbook of Generative AI and the Law, which brings together experts to explore the legal and regulatory implications of GenAI across jurisdictions and disciplines
Cambridge University Press
https://www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/events/48069/
Cambridge University Press
https://www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/events/48069/
Our board members are experts in a range of subjects, from economics and ecology to political science and palaeontology. Our first winner, James Williams joined our board for this Prize cycle and brings his expertise as a writer and technology ethicist.
October 2, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Our board members are experts in a range of subjects, from economics and ecology to political science and palaeontology. Our first winner, James Williams joined our board for this Prize cycle and brings his expertise as a writer and technology ethicist.
On #InternationalPodcastDay we celebrate the power of conversation. You can find our own podcast below, which brings together great writers, thinkers, and creatives. What podcasts have changed your way of thinking?
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-dots-prize-podcast/id1531329491
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-dots-prize-podcast/id1531329491
Nine Dots Prize podcast
Books Podcast · The Nine Dots Prize is a prize for creative thinking that tackles contemporary societal issues. The aim of the Prize is to promote, encourage and engage innovative thinking to address problems facing …
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September 30, 2025 at 12:01 PM
On #InternationalPodcastDay we celebrate the power of conversation. You can find our own podcast below, which brings together great writers, thinkers, and creatives. What podcasts have changed your way of thinking?
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-dots-prize-podcast/id1531329491
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nine-dots-prize-podcast/id1531329491
On 23rd October, join @crasshlive.bsky.social for a special online seminar with Nine Dots Prize winner @grace_huckins that will provide an early insight into their work-in-progress book, including a draft chapter.
Register to attend here:
www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/events/48106/
Register to attend here:
www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/events/48106/
The End of Understanding: How AI is changing the practice and purpose of science - CRASSH
Centre for Research in the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities
www.crassh.cam.ac.uk
September 25, 2025 at 1:22 PM
On 23rd October, join @crasshlive.bsky.social for a special online seminar with Nine Dots Prize winner @grace_huckins that will provide an early insight into their work-in-progress book, including a draft chapter.
Register to attend here:
www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/events/48106/
Register to attend here:
www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/events/48106/
Albert Camus said “the purpose of a writer is to keep civilization from destroying itself.”
What is the purpose of writing for you?
What is the purpose of writing for you?
September 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Albert Camus said “the purpose of a writer is to keep civilization from destroying itself.”
What is the purpose of writing for you?
What is the purpose of writing for you?
Writing tip of the day: Make sure to read your work out loud. This is a great way to spot simple mistakes, awkward phrasing and unnecessary sentences that only become clear when spoken.
#writingtip
#writingtip
September 12, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Writing tip of the day: Make sure to read your work out loud. This is a great way to spot simple mistakes, awkward phrasing and unnecessary sentences that only become clear when spoken.
#writingtip
#writingtip
On 20th September, join @crasshlive.bsky.social in London for a day of workshops, a fashion show procession and celebrations in memory of the life, work and ideas of anthropologist and Radical Optimist David Graeber.
www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/events/47400/
www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/events/47400/
Playground for Remaking Worlds: A carnival celebrating the life, work and ideas of David Graeber - CRASSH
Centre for Research in the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities
www.crassh.cam.ac.uk
September 9, 2025 at 1:01 PM
On 20th September, join @crasshlive.bsky.social in London for a day of workshops, a fashion show procession and celebrations in memory of the life, work and ideas of anthropologist and Radical Optimist David Graeber.
www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/events/47400/
www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/events/47400/
Have you checked out @crasshlive.bsky.social's summer watch list of recordings, conferences, talks and lectures?
It is a brilliant curation of the excellent work CRASSH puts together throughout the year.
www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/blog/summer-...
It is a brilliant curation of the excellent work CRASSH puts together throughout the year.
www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/blog/summer-...
Summer Watching 2025: A selection of CRASSH event recordings - CRASSH
Catch up with events you might have missed with our summer watch list.
www.crassh.cam.ac.uk
September 3, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Have you checked out @crasshlive.bsky.social's summer watch list of recordings, conferences, talks and lectures?
It is a brilliant curation of the excellent work CRASSH puts together throughout the year.
www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/blog/summer-...
It is a brilliant curation of the excellent work CRASSH puts together throughout the year.
www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/blog/summer-...
Write what you can, where you can.
You never know where inspiration may strike you next, so always keep a notebook on hand for your ideas!
#writingtips
You never know where inspiration may strike you next, so always keep a notebook on hand for your ideas!
#writingtips
August 29, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Write what you can, where you can.
You never know where inspiration may strike you next, so always keep a notebook on hand for your ideas!
#writingtips
You never know where inspiration may strike you next, so always keep a notebook on hand for your ideas!
#writingtips
Grace Huckins is the latest guest on the Ri Science podcast which continues the Ri’s long tradition of sharing science talks and discussions freely and widely.
In this episode, they share insights on neuroscience and their Prize-winning response.
open.spotify.com/episode/03Fu...
In this episode, they share insights on neuroscience and their Prize-winning response.
open.spotify.com/episode/03Fu...
Is data failing us? - with Grace Huckins
open.spotify.com
August 27, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Grace Huckins is the latest guest on the Ri Science podcast which continues the Ri’s long tradition of sharing science talks and discussions freely and widely.
In this episode, they share insights on neuroscience and their Prize-winning response.
open.spotify.com/episode/03Fu...
In this episode, they share insights on neuroscience and their Prize-winning response.
open.spotify.com/episode/03Fu...
Grace Huckins is currently developing their Prize winning essay into a book.
If you haven’t already, you can find out more about Grace and their winning response to the question, ‘is data failing us?’ here:
ninedotsprize.org/winners/grac...
If you haven’t already, you can find out more about Grace and their winning response to the question, ‘is data failing us?’ here:
ninedotsprize.org/winners/grac...
Grace Huckins - The Nine Dots Prize
ninedotsprize.org
August 27, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Grace Huckins is currently developing their Prize winning essay into a book.
If you haven’t already, you can find out more about Grace and their winning response to the question, ‘is data failing us?’ here:
ninedotsprize.org/winners/grac...
If you haven’t already, you can find out more about Grace and their winning response to the question, ‘is data failing us?’ here:
ninedotsprize.org/winners/grac...
What are your non-fiction book recommendations that have been published so far this year?
We would love to start a list of recommendations below 👇
We would love to start a list of recommendations below 👇
August 19, 2025 at 10:50 AM
What are your non-fiction book recommendations that have been published so far this year?
We would love to start a list of recommendations below 👇
We would love to start a list of recommendations below 👇
Have you had a look at @crasshlive.bsky.social’s summer reading list yet? It includes an amazing selection of books, articles, essays and conference papers, written, edited, co-authored and compiled by CRASSH researchers and fellows.
Check out the list here:
www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/blog/summer-...
Check out the list here:
www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/blog/summer-...
Summer Reading 2025: A collection of publications - CRASSH
An interdisciplinary summer reading list courtesy of CRASSH's research community. Enjoy!
www.crassh.cam.ac.uk
August 15, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Have you had a look at @crasshlive.bsky.social’s summer reading list yet? It includes an amazing selection of books, articles, essays and conference papers, written, edited, co-authored and compiled by CRASSH researchers and fellows.
Check out the list here:
www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/blog/summer-...
Check out the list here:
www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/blog/summer-...
@edbookfest.bsky.social is back from 9th-24th August!
If you’re not sure what to read next, the festival has a series of fascinating non-fiction events that may just give you the inspiration you’re looking for.
www.edbookfest.co.uk/the-festival...
If you’re not sure what to read next, the festival has a series of fascinating non-fiction events that may just give you the inspiration you’re looking for.
www.edbookfest.co.uk/the-festival...
Fascinating Non Fiction
Fascinating Non-Fiction will explore everything from moving memoirs to scientific excavations, family odysseys to travelogues…
www.edbookfest.co.uk
August 13, 2025 at 1:24 PM
@edbookfest.bsky.social is back from 9th-24th August!
If you’re not sure what to read next, the festival has a series of fascinating non-fiction events that may just give you the inspiration you’re looking for.
www.edbookfest.co.uk/the-festival...
If you’re not sure what to read next, the festival has a series of fascinating non-fiction events that may just give you the inspiration you’re looking for.
www.edbookfest.co.uk/the-festival...
There is just one month left to see Kirsten Lavers’ solo exhibition ‘Admitting the Possibilities of Error’ hosted by @crasshlive.bsky.social.
Next Saturday, you can join Lavers for a Q&A and insights into the back stories of some of the works on display.
www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/events/47039/
Next Saturday, you can join Lavers for a Q&A and insights into the back stories of some of the works on display.
www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/events/47039/
Admitting the Possibilities of Error exhibition tours with artist Kirsten Lavers - CRASSH
Centre for Research in the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities
www.crassh.cam.ac.uk
August 8, 2025 at 1:22 PM
There is just one month left to see Kirsten Lavers’ solo exhibition ‘Admitting the Possibilities of Error’ hosted by @crasshlive.bsky.social.
Next Saturday, you can join Lavers for a Q&A and insights into the back stories of some of the works on display.
www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/events/47039/
Next Saturday, you can join Lavers for a Q&A and insights into the back stories of some of the works on display.
www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/events/47039/
Join @crasshlive.bsky.social this Thursday for Reading Week: Critical Archival Relationships with the internet, where you can unpack our relationship to personal data and social media.
A timely conversation echoing themes from Grace Huckins’ Prize winning essay.
www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/events/46538/
A timely conversation echoing themes from Grace Huckins’ Prize winning essay.
www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/events/46538/
Reading Week: Critical archival relationships with the Internet - CRASSH
Centre for Research in the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities
www.crassh.cam.ac.uk
August 5, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Join @crasshlive.bsky.social this Thursday for Reading Week: Critical Archival Relationships with the internet, where you can unpack our relationship to personal data and social media.
A timely conversation echoing themes from Grace Huckins’ Prize winning essay.
www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/events/46538/
A timely conversation echoing themes from Grace Huckins’ Prize winning essay.
www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/events/46538/
July 29, 2025 at 1:04 PM
If you haven’t already, check out the incredible TEDx Talk from our first Nine Dots Prize winner, James Williams. In this presentation, he talks about the ways technology and social media are affecting our lives and attention.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaIO...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaIO...
Stand Out of Our Light | James Williams | TEDxAthens
YouTube video by TEDx Talks
www.youtube.com
July 23, 2025 at 12:59 PM
If you haven’t already, check out the incredible TEDx Talk from our first Nine Dots Prize winner, James Williams. In this presentation, he talks about the ways technology and social media are affecting our lives and attention.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaIO...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaIO...