There's a simple and powerful way to confront the world's most pressing crises, says women's rights activist Yifat Susskind: think like a mother. As she puts it: "When you think like a mother, you prioritize the needs of the many, not the whims of the few." Follow along as she shares moving stories of people around the world who embody this mindset -- and shows how it can also help you see beyond suffering and act to build a better world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Folge vom 06.04.2020In uncertain times, think like a mother | Yifat Susskind
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Folge vom 03.04.2020The intangible effects of walls | Alexandra AuerMore barriers exist now than at the end of World War II, says designer Alexandra Auer. And when you erect one wall, you unwittingly create a second -- an "us" versus "them" partition in the mind that compromises our collective safety. With intriguing results from her social design project focused on two elementary schools separated by a fence, Auer encourages us to dismantle our biases and regain perspective on all the things we have in common. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Folge vom 03.04.2020What it's really like to have autism | Ethan Lisi"Autism is not a disease; it's just another way of thinking," says Ethan Lisi. Offering a glimpse into the way he experiences the world, Lisi breaks down misleading stereotypes about autism, shares insights into common behaviors like stimming and masking and promotes a more inclusive understanding of the spectrum. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Folge vom 02.04.2020Indigenous wisdom should be at the heart of climate activism | Hindou Oumarou IbrahimTo tackle a problem as large as climate change, we need both science and Indigenous wisdom, says environmental activist Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim. In this engaging talk, she shares how her nomadic community in Chad is working closely with scientists to restore endangered ecosystems -- and offers lessons on how to create more resilient communities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.