How do public health initiatives shape our communities and transform culture? In most developed countries, public health gets taken for granted. We don’t often consider the social, financial or medical influences to our health … until something goes wrong. Yet this year, we have all experienced effects of a pandemic, …
The Afterword on Coffee
What are the stories behind the bean and the beverage? Coffee brings people together. Whether you prefer black, latte, single origin or instant, this beverage can connect ideas and launch conversations. But do you know the story behind the bean? For instance, did you know that for every cup of …
Power of Being in Nature
The benefits of being outside and how outdoor education plays a role. Being in nature offers benefits and risks. Learning to adapt while experiencing the tension between danger and daring is just one of the rewards of being in the Great Outdoors. Our guests this week from 2nd Nature Trec: Brad Daniel, …
Moral Outrage, Social Disconnect and How Humans Coexist
What are constructive paths to passionate disagreement that allow us to share without destroying relationships? Dillon Smith, content manager for Carey Nieuwhof Communications, and Rob Henderson, PhD student at Cambridge University, explain the trend of social shaming and cancel culture connected to moral outrage. How can we balance our personal judgement of …
Social Impact of Words, Art and Games
How do images, words and play connect us as a community? The pandemic has proven how much we need each other. Not just virtually, but in real life, too. As a global community, we need human connection through authentic and immersive interaction. How can we sustain this in our culture? Activities, …