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Episodes
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Steve Engels: Can Robots Be Creative Too?
We've always thought the ability to create art is a uniquely human trait—but Steve Engels disagrees. He explores how AI is learning to master human tasks... including artistic ones.
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Marily Oppezzo: How Can Taking A Walk Spark Creative Ideas?
If you're experiencing a creative block or feeling uninspired, Marily Oppezzo has a solution: take a walk. She explains how walking helps us to get out of our heads and generate out-of-the-box ideas.
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Tim Harford: How Can "Slow Motion Multitasking" Boost Our Creativity?
What if multitasking is a key to creativity, rather than a bad habit? Tim Harford explains how great minds like Darwin and Einstein multitasked for decades to unlock their biggest ideas.
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Dolores Huerta: Each Of Us Has A Voice, How Can We Use It For Social Change?
As a lifelong activist, Dolores Huerta has learned how to use her voice to fight for social justice. She discusses the power that all of us have to demand justice and spark movements for change.
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Ruby Sales: How Do We Maintain Our Courage To Fight For Change?
At 17, Ruby Sales witnessed the shooting of one of her fellow civil rights activists. She explains how despite the trauma, she went on to devote her life to fighting for social and racial justice.
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Angela Oguntala: How Do We Achieve The Future We Imagine?
How do our present thoughts and actions affect the future? Futurist Angela Oguntala shares ideas on how imagining the future we want to see is the first step toward achieving it.
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Jeremy Heimans: How Can We Harness Technology To Fuel Social Change?
In the digital age, the power of the collective has led to movements such as #MeToo and Black Lives Matter. Jeremy Heimans discusses how we can continue to use "new power" to drive activism.
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Sarah Corbett: How Can Introverts Be Activists Too?
Sarah Corbett describes herself as an extreme introvert — but she's also an activist. She discusses how alternate forms of activism allow people like her to participate in quietly powerful ways.
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Brittney Cooper: How Has Time Been Stolen From People Of Color?
Brittney Cooper reflects on racism, the history of time—and who owns it. She argues that for people of color, time has been stolen. In order to move forward, we must first acknowledge the past.
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Howard Stevenson: How Can We Mindfully Navigate Everyday Racism?
What does racial literacy look like in today's social climate? Howard Stevenson talks about navigating racially stressful encounters, and how it's actually an acquired skill-set.
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Monique Morris: Why Are Black Girls More Likely To Be Punished In School?
Black girls are disproportionately punished more often in schools. Monique Morris says schools should be a place for healing rather than punishment to help black girls reach their full potential.
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Travis Jones: How Can White People Be Better Allies To People Of Color?
Travis Jones examines the "codes of whiteness" that keep many people from engaging in conversations on race. He says white people need to take a more active role in confronting racism.