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In The Problem with Work, Kathi Weeks boldly challenges the presupposition that work, or waged labor, is inherently a social and political good. Taking up Marxist and feminist critiques, Weeks proposes a postwork society that would allow people to be productive and creative rather than relentlessly bound to the employment relation.

In the age of Big Data we often believe that our predictions about the future are better than ever before. But as risk expert Gerd Gigerenzer shows, the surprising truth is that in the real world, we often get better results by using simple rules and considering less information. In Risk Savvy, Gigerenzer reveals that most of us, including doctors, lawyers, financial advisers, and elected officials, misunderstand statistics much more often than we think, leaving us not only misinformed, but vulnerable to exploitation.

With the tips and techniques taught in this power-packed audiobook, you'll learn to respond to the most difficult situations with dignity, diplomacy, and poise. Even when you're put on the spot, you'll learn to use these simple scripts (and create your own!) to work through a variety of tough situations and get your point across, guilt-free. Plus, you'll learn about the importance of the inflection, tone, and timing - because how you say it is just as important as what you say.

If you're lucky enough to gain admittance into New York City's Columbia University, be prepared for some sticker shock. The university is pricey – and even the school recognizes this: among the FAQs posted on its website is, "How can I afford to send my child to Columbia?"

Situated on the campus of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, better known as MIT, is the Green Building. Built in the early 1960s, the building is named after Cecil Howard Green, co-founder of Texas Instruments and a graduate of MIT – Green donated much of the money for the building's construction.

Is zero odd or even? Find out how India drove around the problem on this episode of Now I Know. Zero is an even number. Let’s get that out of the way. But if that gave you pause, you’re not alone – it can be a little hard to internalize. That’s why Wikipedia has a surprisingly long entry discussing the subject and why, according to a study from the 1990s (as explained by the BBC), “people are 10% slower at deciding whether zero is odd or even than other numbers.”

The Problems of Our World is a podcast that seeks to highlight how everyday people experience big issues. Host Azomali Obisakin interviews everyday people asking them to share one big problem that they feel is facing the world.

The Problem is a podcast dedicated to fighting the Hydras of Health care – those complicated, big hairy issues that impact health care on the societal level. Every season, you’ll hear about a different big, massive problem, and each episode within that season will feature a different discipline or industry’s take on that problem – how it's being addressed, how it's being talked about, and the trials and triumphs of those involved -- clinically and personally. This is a podcast for anyone who might be interested in how these problems have developed and how they’re approached. You ...

Our world is in a mess. The challenges of climate change, inequality, hunger and a global pandemic mean our way of life seems more imperilled and society more divided than ever; but economics can help! From parenting to organ donation, housing to anti-social behaviour, economics provides the tools we need to fix the biggest issues of today. Far from being a means to predict the stock market or enrich the elite, economics provides a lens through which we can better understand how things work.

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Most people want change.Almost nobody wants accountability.YOU ARE THE PROBLEM is the podcast that forces you to confront the version of yourself you’ve been avoiding — the patterns you repeat, the excuses you protect, and the truths you refuse to say out loud.Hosted by Cole, this show cuts deeper than motivation and cleaner than therapy.Every episode is a mirror: honest, uncomfortable, revealing.If your relationships feel like déjà vu…If your life keeps repeating the same cycles…If “everybody else” is always the issue…This show will tell you what nobody else will:It’s not ...

Donald Trump won the election; climate change isn't real; America is a color-blind country. Despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary, why do so many of us refuse to admit the truth? Denial is so much a part of our lives that we deny its existence all the time.

Why are Muslim men portrayed as inherently violent? Does the veil violate women's rights? Is Islam stopping Muslims from integrating? Across western societies, Muslims are more misunderstood than any other minority. But what does it mean to believe in Islam today, to have forged your beliefs and identity in the shadow of 9/11 and the War on Terror? Exploding stereotypes from both inside and outside the faith, The Muslim Problem shows that while we may think we know all about Islam we are often wrong about even the most basic facts.

Chad Daniels and Kelsey Cook are touring comedians who also happen to be in a relationship with one another. They’re always trying to pick their battles when it comes to living together and working together. Every week, they open up about arguments they've overcome, communication strategies that they love and hate, blended family dynamics, navigating being apart on tour, and more. They also give dating advice to listeners who write in to pretendproblemspodcast@gmail.com and weigh in on whether or not something feels like a real or pretend problem. New episodes every Wednesday!

Join the intriguing world of the Problem Club, a notorious gathering in London that meets monthly to tackle unconventional social dilemmas. Each session presents a unique challenge that stretches the imagination and tests the wit of its members. For example, how can one manage to kiss ten young ladies on the cheek in just one hour without causing any offense? Are you up for the challenge? Tune in to witness the lively competition as members devise their clever solutions to these perplexing problems. - Summary by Carolin

When confronted with an ethical dilemma, most of us like to think we would stand up for our principles. But we are not as ethical as we think we are. In Blind Spots, leading business ethicists Max Bazerman and Ann Tenbrunsel examine the ways we overestimate our ability to do what is right and how we act unethically without meaning to.

A searing critique of the disability rights movement from within, and a call for collective liberation that is pro-Black and centers disabled people of color For over twenty years, Dara Baldwin has often been the only person of color in the room when significant disability policy decisions are...

Welcome to Ask Sam'Z, the podcast that dives into the real-life problems we all face! Your hosts, Sam and Elizabeth, bring a unique blend of heartfelt advice and a humorous perspective to your daily ups and downs.No problem is too big or too small. If you've ever felt like you're just figuring it out as you go, this podcast is for you.Subscribe now and send your own questions to asksamzy@gmail.com to be featured on a future episode!