Writing, comedy and storytelling in a messed-up world | Maeve Higgins

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Save it to your desktop! | Alan Resnick

You're using your computer wrong, says comedian Alan Resnick. In an absurdist talk, he offers a simple solution to data leaking from your desktop (and desk's top). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. 

How to feng shui your fridge — and other happy climate hacks | Jiaying Zhao (re-release)

Is it possible for taking action on climate change to make you feel happy? Behavioral scientist Jiaying Zhao believes that's the only way we'll create lasting, sustainable change. From treat meals to feng shui fridges, she offers eight life hacks to lower your carbon emissions wh ...  Show more

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