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Unlocking Us with Brené Brown

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Sep 18, 2024 • 55min

Dr. Sarah Lewis on The Unseen Truth: When Race Changed Sight in America

Dr. Sarah Lewis, an author and researcher specializing in race and visual culture, discusses her new book, The Unseen Truth. She reveals how visual representations shape societal beliefs about race and belonging. The conversation dives into the misconceptions perpetuated by visual myths and the essential role of aesthetics in social movements. Lewis emphasizes the importance of confronting historical narratives to challenge systemic racism and the need for self-reflection in fostering inclusivity and justice.
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Sep 11, 2024 • 1h 12min

Valarie Kaur on Sage Warrior: Wake to Oneness, Practice Pleasure, Choose Courage, Become Victory

Valarie Kaur, a civil rights leader on a mission to reclaim love as a force for justice, shares insightful perspectives on her latest work, 'Sage Warrior.' She explores how Sikh ancestral wisdom can guide us in today's world, emphasizing the importance of weaving courage and love into our lives. Kaur recounts personal stories of resilience amid adversity and discusses how community and storytelling foster healing. She advocates for embracing the paradox of love and courage, highlighting the transformative power they hold for collective well-being.
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May 15, 2024 • 44min

Brené and Barrett reflect on the "Living Beyond Human Scale" Podcast Series

Brené and Barrett discuss the impact of AI and social media, reflecting on fast-paced changes in society. They explore topics like moral outrage on social media, activism, AI in sensitive sectors, ethical implications of technology, Dr. Joy Bolamwini's work, and the future of AI-driven workplaces.
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Apr 24, 2024 • 1h 14min

Futurist Amy Webb on What's Coming (and What's Here)

Quantitative futurist Amy Webb discusses the 'super cycle' of AI, wearable devices, and biotechnology, emphasizing the need for future planning. Topics include human responses to modern challenges, data-driven models for predicting trends, potential career paths in the tech landscape, ethical concerns in AI development, and incentivizing ethical choices in technology.
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Apr 10, 2024 • 1h 11min

New York Times Journalists Jennifer Valentino-DeVries and Michael H. Keller on "A Marketplace of Girl Influencers Managed by Moms and Stalked by Men"

New York Times journalists discuss the sexualization of young girl influencers, societal pressures, parental roles in influencer culture, and online safety. They delve into data analysis on the over-sexualization of kids on social media, the blurred lines between business success and personal safety, and societal influences on appearance expectations for girls in sports and apparel.
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Apr 3, 2024 • 1h 14min

Dr. S. Craig Watkins on Why AI’s Potential to Combat or Scale Systemic Injustice Still Comes Down to Humans

Dr. S. Craig Watkins, an AI expert, talks with Brené Brown about the alignment problem in AI systems and the potential for scaling injustice. They discuss who needs to be involved in building AI systems aligned with democratic values, how to ensure ethical principles are in place to avoid scaling injustice in high-stakes environments, such as healthcare and criminal justice, and emphasize the importance of intentional policies and expert involvement to guide the future development of AI technologies.
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Mar 27, 2024 • 1h 6min

Dr. William Brady on Social Media, Moral Outrage and Polarization

Dr. William Brady, expert in group behavior on social media, discusses the influence of social media algorithms on moral outrage, the impact of social learning biases, and the challenges of counteracting extreme opinions online. They also explore personal bravery, individual preferences, and the complexities of balancing life roles in the digital age.
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Mar 20, 2024 • 1h 6min

Esther Perel on New AI – Artificial Intimacy

Brené Brown and Dr. Esther Perel explore the impact of social media and technology on human relationships, discussing modern loneliness, the power of attention in connections, bids for connection during conflicts, and navigating meaningful conversations to foster intimacy. They also touch on embracing vulnerability, building supportive communities, and reflecting on artificial intimacy in the digital age.
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Mar 1, 2024 • 1h 4min

Khaled Elgindy on his book: Blind Spot: America and the Palestinians, from Balfour to Trump

Exploring the US involvement in Israeli-Palestinian peace agreements, internal political struggles within Palestinian leadership, critiques of biased US involvement, advocating for equality and dignity for both Israelis and Palestinians, and analyzing the impacts of political administrations on the conflict
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Feb 29, 2024 • 1h 6min

Rula Daood and Alon-Lee Green on Standing Together

Exploring the grassroots movement Standing Together in Israel for peace and equality, with insights from national co-directors Rula Daood and Alon-Lee Green. Discusses challenges faced by Palestinians and Israelis, transformational activism amidst conflict, and the importance of building political will to end the occupation and create equity for all.

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