Are we the last generation -- or the first sustainable one? | Hannah Ritchie

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How doodling unlocks your imagination | Joe Whale

Artist Joe Whale used to get in trouble for doodling in class, until a local restaurant let him cover an entire wall with his artwork … and the internet took notice. He traces his unlikely beginning to a bigger story: your imagination is a muscle, and it weakens when you hand it ...  Show more

The gift and power of emotional courage | Susan David (re-release)

Psychologist Susan David shares how the way we deal with our emotions shapes everything that matters: our actions, careers, relationships, health and happiness. In this deeply moving, humorous and potentially life-changing talk, she challenges a culture that prizes positivity ove ...  Show more

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