Episodes
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How to fix Africa's learning crisis | Rapelang Rabana
Innovative, locally tailored solutions like solar-powered tablets can significantly improve literacy and numeracy in African children.
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Sunday Pick: How to mentally reset when you’re stressed out (w/ Dr Jenny Taitz) | How to Be a Better Human
Stress is a natural, persistent part of life, but manageable with the right strategies.
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How to make learning impossibly fun | Mark Rober
Making science engaging requires tapping into students' emotions and curiosity rather than just facts.
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Is AI turning us all into the same person? | Sandra Matz
AI tends to flatten human diversity by recommending safer, more popular options, which can lead to less interesting and more homogeneous individuals.
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Why you need the growth mindset of a weed | Stephen Nobles
Curiosity is a powerful tool for seeing beyond stereotypes and data, revealing the potential in every individual.
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How I’m helping thousands rebuild their lives after prison | Susan Burton
Listening with compassion can be a powerful tool for healing and transformation, especially for those in recovery or facing systemic barriers.
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How AI is breaking the internet (and what to do about it) | Matthew Prince
The traditional internet business model relied on traffic as the core currency for monetization through ads and subscriptions.
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We’ve solved many medical mysteries. Where are the cures? | Saloni Dattani
Many medical breakthroughs have occurred gradually and often go unrecognized by the public.
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Lessons: What to do when you get “layered” at work | WorkLife with Molly Graham
Layering is a common and normal part of business growth, not a personal failure.
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3 steps to turn everyday get-togethers into transformative gatherings | Priya Parker
Meaningful connections with others significantly influence our health and happiness.
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A guerrilla gardener in South Central LA | Ron Finley
Community gardens can be powerful tools for health, education, and neighborhood revitalization.
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3 ways community creates a healthy life | Olivia Affuso
A supportive community and social connections are essential for maintaining a healthy and fulfilling life.
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3 skills every middle school boy needs | Jerome Hunter
Community and belonging are essential for a fulfilling life, and they can be cultivated in many different spaces.
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The power of gaming together in a lonely world | Laura Miele
Games are powerful tools for building and maintaining human connection, especially in an increasingly digital world.
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The creative genius of sneaker design | Salehe Bembury
Asking boldly and maintaining a playful approach can lead to unexpected and career-changing opportunities.
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"Bridge Over Troubled Water" — like you've never heard it before | MAS Vocal
Music can serve as a powerful medium for sharing ideas and evoking emotional change.
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The hidden power of sad songs and rainy days | Susan Cain and Min Kym
Longing and sorrow are not merely feelings of sadness but are connected to joy, beauty, and transcendence, serving as powerful catalysts for creativity and connection.
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How satellites and AI can protect the planet | Robbie Schingler
Satellite imagery, when paired with AI, can create a new era of 'planetary intelligence' that enables real-time understanding and response to global changes.
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How citizens (not politicians) are building the future | Jon Alexander
Democracy is something we build, not just something we have or inherited.
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Sunday Pick: How to solve your problems through drawing (w/ Liana Finck) | How to Be a Better Human
Authenticity in art fosters universal connection and personal fulfillment.
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