Artist LaToya Ruby Frazier spent five months living in Flint, Michigan, documenting the lives of those affected by the city’s water crisis for her photo essay “Flint is Family.” As the crisis dragged on, she realized it was going to take more than a series of photos to bring relief. In this inspiring, surprising talk, she shares the creative lengths she went to in order to bring free, clean water to the people of Flint. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Folge vom 20.11.2019A creative solution for the water crisis in Flint, Michigan | LaToya Ruby Frazier
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Folge vom 19.11.2019For better health care, embrace irrationality | David AschWhy do we make poor decisions that we know are bad for our health? In this frank, funny talk, behavioral economist and health policy expert David Asch explains why our behavior is often irrational -- in highly predictable ways -- and shows how we can harness this irrationality to make better decisions and improve our health care system overall. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Folge vom 18.11.2019How to change your behavior for the better | Dan ArielyWhat's the best way to get people to change their behavior? In this funny, information-packed talk, psychologist Dan Ariely explores why we make bad decisions even when we know we shouldn't -- and discusses a couple tricks that could get us to do the right thing (even if it's for the wrong reason). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Folge vom 15.11.2019Why gender-based marketing is bad for business | Gaby BarriosCompanies often target consumers based on gender, but this kind of advertising shortcut not only perpetuates outdated stereotypes -- it’s also bad for business, says marketing expert Gaby Barrios. In this clear, actionable talk, she explains why gender-based marketing doesn’t drive business nearly as much as you might think -- and shows how companies can find better ways to reach customers and grow their brands. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.