Join best-selling author John Green, known for "The Fault in Our Stars" and educational content on YouTube, as he dives into the urgent battle against tuberculosis (TB). He emphasizes TB's link to poverty and the crucial role of financial support in combating the disease. Green shares how even a small donation can lead to significant change, reinforcing that altruism boosts personal happiness. Also featured is Dr. Laurie Santos, who highlights a matching donation initiative aimed at enhancing global health and reducing inequality.
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Cowboy Hat Origin
TB's surprising cultural impact includes the invention of the cowboy hat.
Hat maker John B. Stetson recovered from TB in the West and created the iconic Stetson.
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Meeting Henry
John Green met Henry Ryder, a 17-year-old TB patient, in Sierra Leone.
Initially mistaking Henry for nine, Green realized the devastating impact of malnutrition and TB.
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TB's Deadliness
Tuberculosis (TB) remains the world's deadliest infectious disease despite being curable.
Over 150 million deaths since the cure's discovery highlights the social dimension of disease.
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This book is a work of fiction by Gaye Shortland, published in 1997. It continues the tales of characters based in Cork city, although specific details about the plot are limited in available sources.
The Fault in Our Stars
John Green
The novel follows Hazel Grace Lancaster, a 16-year-old girl with thyroid cancer that has spread to her lungs, and Augustus Waters, a 17-year-old boy who lost his leg to osteosarcoma. They meet at a cancer support group and develop a deep bond over their shared experiences and favorite books. The story explores themes of mortality, the meaning of life, and the intensity of their love as they face the harsh realities of their illnesses. The narrative is marked by its direct and introspective tone, as Hazel navigates her feelings and the existential questions that come with facing death.
The Anthropocene Reviewed
Essays on a Human-Centered Planet
John Green
In 'The Anthropocene Reviewed', John Green adapts and expands his critically acclaimed podcast into a symphony of essays. He reviews a wide range of subjects, from the QWERTY keyboard and sunsets to Canada geese and 'Penguins of Madagascar', using a five-star rating system. The book is a personal and introspective exploration of human existence, touching on themes of culture, science, and personal experiences. Green's essays are praised for their wit, empathy, and ability to make the universal personal, offering a reflection on the human condition during times of global change and uncertainty.
How to Change
The Science of Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be
Katy Milkman
In this ground-breaking book, Katy Milkman reveals a proven path to help readers move from where they are to where they want to be. Drawing on her original research and the work of her world-renowned scientific collaborators, Milkman shares strategic methods for identifying and overcoming common barriers to change, such as impulsivity, procrastination, and forgetfulness. The book offers innovative approaches like 'temptation bundling,' using timely reminders, and creating 'set-it-and-forget-it systems' to make change more achievable. It emphasizes the importance of tailoring solutions to specific roadblocks and using science to stack the deck in favor of successful change.
Best-selling author John Green wants to see less suck in the world and more awesome - and you can help achieve that right now! John's turned his attention to tuberculosis (TB) - a disease that is fixable and yet still kills millions of people. But you can stop that.
TB is a disease of poverty - so if you can spare a buck, then you can save lives by donating to GiveDirectly.org/tb
Giving to help others is proven to make us feel happier and more hopeful in tough times, so Dr Laurie will match every dollar up to the first $10,000, and John will match donations up to $10,000 after that.
It's a bad time for people everywhere - but even a dollar donated at GiveDirectly.org/tb will reduce the suck and increase the awesome.
The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos 
