Showing results for "World Building" in Social Sciences

An insider’s tour through the construction of invented languages from the bestselling author and creator of languages for Legendary's Dune, the HBO series Game of Thrones and the Syfy series Defiance From master language creator David J. Peterson comes a creative guide to language construction...

The Host Dad Podcast: Bridging Worlds, Building FamiliesDive into the intricate, heartwarming world of hosting au pairs with "The Host Dad Podcast."Host Alan Wiederhold unpacks the multi-faceted journey of integrating an au pair into the family fold.This podcast isn't just about childcare; it's about cultural exchange, deepening family bonds, and the unexpected challenges and joys that come with opening your home to a new member.From personal stories of rekindled romance and children's growth to practical advice on navigating cultural differences, this show provides a comprehensive guide for ...

“Tired of feeling disconnected?” Yeah, we thought so. Blueprints for Belonging is here to help you ditch the small talk, stop the endless scroll, and actually build connection that feels real in a noisy world. Hosts Geoff Wheeler and Kelly Penrod bring you practical communication tools, personal growth hacks, and unfiltered conversations that won’t put you to sleep. Want to handle conflict without ghosting people? Stop people-pleasing without becoming a jerk? Find your place in the world without joining a cult? We’ve got you. Let’s build belonging—on purpose.

Join Lach as he explores how to bring the creativity of fictional worlds into real life. This podcast is for designers, creatives, and dreamers who want to build meaningful, sensory-rich experiences—whether through architecture, art, fashion, or business. Discover how creators overcome challenges to shape a world we can be proud of and excited about. With insights from Lach’s garden design journey and interviews with inspiring creatives, this podcast will inspire you to turn your ideas into reality. Let’s build a world worth experiencing.

"China Commits to Building a World Power on the Pitch" is from the April 20, 2016 Sports section of The New York Times. It was written by John Duerden and narrated by Caroline Miller.

There’s no doubt that technology has made it easier to communicate. It’s also easier to shut someone out when we are confronted with online discourse. Why bother to understand strangers - or even acquaintances - when you can troll them, block them, or just click “Unfriend” and never look back? However briefly satisfying that might be, it’s also potentially eroding one of our most human traits: empathy.

A worldview is the lens we use to interpret the world around us. It influences every aspect of our lives–from how we choose careers, to how we vote, to how we interact with both strangers and friends. Because worldviews often conflict, people think and act differently from one another. Understanding different worldviews helps us have thoughtful dialogue about life’s deepest questions and a respect for the inherent dignity of every human being. Praxis Circle created Building Worldviews to do just that: interview expert thought leaders about their perspectives on economics, politics, ...

Into Liberation is a production of VISIONS, Inc, a non-profit organization that offers effective tools to help individuals and organizations communicate across differences and forge connections that drive collective success.Since 1984, we’ve offered research-based, time-tested approaches to cross-cultural learning that invite participants to engage in equity and inclusion work, starting at the personal and interpersonal levels and expanding to include changes toward institutional and cultural levels.Whether it’s a book club, around the family dinner table, a school board meeting, or within...

The next administration will take the reins of American foreign policy in a world that is more complex than at any point in our modern history, including the twilight of the Cold War and the years that followed the 9/11 attacks. But it is also the case that despite the proliferation of threats and challenges - some old, some new - by almost any measure, we are stronger and more secure today than when President Barack Obama and I took office in January 2009.

"China Says It Is Building Its Second Aircraft Carrier" is from the World section of The New York Times. It was written by Chris Buckley and narrated by Susan Murphy.

The West long ago ceded leadership in overseas infrastructure building to China. Now U.S. and European-sponsored projects are less viable than their Chinese counterparts.