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War journalism should be rooted in empathy — not violence | Bel Trew

We need journalism that moves beyond a constant focus on violence and honestly depicts the full impact of war, in and out of the trenches, says conflict journalist Bel Trew. She makes a passionate call for war reporting to be rooted in compassion and truth, sharing stories that illuminate the human toll of conflict with the hope of healing our fractured...

Fri Jul 26, 2024 18:09
The problem with food and climate — and how to fix it | Jonathan Foley

Global food production — from meat to grains — accounts for a third of all greenhouse gas emissions, says sustainability scientist Jonathan Foley. He presents a portfolio of data-backed solutions to build a better food system world-wide, starting with four key steps to cut emissions.

Thu Jul 25, 2024 19:13
How buildings can improve life — inside and out | Doris Sung

Architect and building tech innovator Doris Sung presents a compelling vision for reimagining building facades as active contributors to urban life and public health. Showcasing innovative technologies — like buildings that filter particulates out of the air and facades that react to heat — Sung demonstrates how modern architecture can evolve beyond...

Thu Jul 25, 2024 19:13
The satellite helping slow climate change — right now | Millie Chu Baird

Meet MethaneSAT: the satellite circling Earth right now to track global emissions from methane: a highly potent, short-term greenhouse gas. Environmental advocate Millie Chu Baird details the heat-trapping side effects of a planet full of methane — and explains why understanding where it comes from and taking steps to reduce it is the single most important...

Wed Jul 24, 2024 18:04
What's possible when the arts belong to everybody | Lear deBessonet with Brian Stokes Mitchell

With huge, city-wide casts from an array of communities, theater director Lear deBessonet's productions illuminate the unique power of the arts to transform our lives through collective expression. She explores the power of spectacle to inspire awe, connect individuals and heal loneliness with tangible, life-changing results. In a dramatic moment, deBessonet's...

Mon Jul 22, 2024 18:58
“Cant de la Sibil·la” / "Quien Más Me Ama" | Maria Arnal

Barcelona-based singer-songwriter Maria Arnal performs two songs blending her passions for technology and art with folk and techno-pop soundscapes. Using Holly+ (a digital twin of musician Holly Herndon's voice), alongside AI-generated voices and a portable organ controlled through her laptop, she sings a cover of a medieval apocalyptic chant followed...

Fri Jul 19, 2024 21:21

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