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How to have constructive conversations | Julia Dhar

“We need to figure out how we go into conversations not looking for the victory, but the progress,” says world debate champion Julia Dhar. In this practical talk, she shares three essential features of productive disagreements grounded in curiosity and … Continue reading

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But are Mesoamerican glyphs still used today?

How are the ancient glyphs of Mexico, Guatemala and Central America written now? These examples made me stop talking about these writing systems only in the past tense. Subscribe for more: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_… Become my patron: https://www.patreon.com/NativLang My previous video about … Continue reading

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Rethinking capitalism | DW Documentary

More and more entrepreneurs are thinking beyond their own personal wealth. In what is known as the “Purpose Movement,” company bosses aim to put profits to good use, while rethinking the idea of corporate ownership. This film explores how the … Continue reading

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About the Welsh language

“The senior language of men in Britain”, according to Tolkien. Welsh is the most widespread language in one of the most scarce language families. A language with Celtic heart, soul, and structure and a minority language that has reversed its … Continue reading

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Ear Fear

CalArts BFA3 film “Ear Fear” A man living a secret life faces a crisis when he finally finds his true soulmate. erinkimart.tumblr.com/ hyerinkim@alum.calarts.edu Music By Jeff Liu jeffliujeffliu.tumblr.com/. Thanks so much for watching! Check out my classmate’s films too here: … Continue reading

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Operation Mallard 2

This is what happened the second time that Mrs Mallard decided to nest on my dad’s balcony, 150ft above the water! Huge thanks to Ian Haslam from the BBC for his additional footage. And big thanks to Neil Hulme for … Continue reading

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Re-Weaving the Web of Belonging | Bioneers

Racial justice advocates Eriel Deranger, john a. Powell and Anita Sanchez explore how overcoming the illusion of separateness requires building bridges rather than burning them. They say the fate of the world depends on it. Listen: Re-Weaving the Web of … Continue reading

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The Decipherment of Maya Script

Why did Maya writing remain undecipherable for so long and how was it finally cracked? Find out how this long enigmatic script was finally deciphered and how centuries of recorded Maya history were unlocked. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ancientamericas​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AncientAmeri…​ Michael Coe … Continue reading

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Homer Sykes: capturing the whimsy, folklore and festivals of Britain

The photographer, whose interest in the country’s curious customs spans more than 50 years, has a new exhibition More: Pin on Carnival

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Art Advancing Justice: A Chicago-Based Artwork and Book Sale Raises Money to Build Racial Equity

Kimberly Kim, “Red Bottoms” (2021), glazed stoneware, two objects, each 3 x 5 x 5 inches   Following a horrifying number of anti-Asian hate crimes in recent months, a group of artists and activists in Chicago have teamed up for an … Continue reading

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