Natural Resources, the Future
“While the evil syndicate’s role in the film
(Quantum of Solace, 2007) might not be entirely realistic, this piece of
fiction does raise a scenario that is worth considering seriously: what would happen if a country’s water supply was
cut off? What would be the global fallout?
Think about it: sure, we need water to
survive. But it also fuels a country’s commerce, trade, innovation and economic
success. This has been the case for time immemorial, from the Nile in Ancient
Egypt to the Amazon in the Brazilian rainforest.”
Family Leave, Equality
Fair
is fair. Men should have the same parental/family leave rights.
“Rotondo
is asking J.P Morgan to apply its paid leave policies equally to men and women
and to pay retribution to him and other male employees who didn’t get the same
paid leave their female peers were granted. If he succeeds, companies around
the country may have to revisit policies that seem generous from the outside
but ignore the realities of contemporary parenthood.”
Climate resiliency, Infrastructure
“So
how can we reimagine and rebuild our relationship to technology to rebuild our
communities of trust, even as social and political forces work against building
unity and safety through ethical applications of technology? This work is
increasingly important as the media and communications industries become more
consolidated; as regulations are rolled back and consumer protections eroded;
and as poorer communities, with less access to information and technology, have
less access to meaningful employment.”
Invisibilia
Podcast – Implicit Bias
“Scientific research has
shown that even well-meaning people operate with implicit bias - stereotypes
and attitudes we are not fully aware of that nonetheless shape our behavior
towards people of color. We examine the Implicit Association Test, a widely available
psychological test that popularized the notion of implicit bias. And we talk to
people who are tackling the question, critical to so much of our behavior: what
does it take to change these deeply embedded concepts? Can it even be done?”
Leisure, Wine
It’s the start of the weekend, so enjoy a refreshing sangria. Click on the title to get the recipe.
“It has a unique charm,
whether you’ve picked it up in a carton from a Spanish supermarket or have
made your own, festooned with abundant bobbing orange slices. The
relatively simple composition of wine, a soft mixer and fruit leaves it open to
interpretation too, meaning if iced red wine with lemon isn’t your thing,
there’s sure to be a version to suit you.”
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