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Broad Perspectives
Broad Perspectives was started by three women, where we get into the hot topics of the day, coming from different lenses and perspectives. We talk about pop culture, the economy, health, social issues and anything else that pops up in the media or news that interests us and deserves more attention. We are on a mission to build an informed community of people who also embrace a good debate, love continually learning and challenging their way of thinking.
This week, the Broads are back from a beautiful summer rest to discuss the world of cosmetic plastic surgery. As contentious as it is, the Broads discuss social media's effect on ideals of beauty, how stigmas around plastic surgery have changed in recent years, and crazy cosmetic trends that have graced our presence (Ah!). The Broads discuss both the good and the bad, and their hope that beauty standards are evolving in a way that makes for a more inclusive/accepting culture.
References:
- https://www.businessinsider.com/plastic-surgeons-seeing-record-patients-after-covid-19-bbl-popularity-2021-7
- https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/05/11/magazine/brazilian-butt-lift.html
- https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-07-18/how-the-brazilian-butt-lift-became-one-of-the-deadliest-cosmetic-surgeries
- https://www.washingtonpost.com/road-to-recovery/plastic-surgery-cosmetic-covid-zoom/2020/12/07/6283e6d2-35a2-11eb-b59c-adb7153d10c2_story.html
- https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/08/style/self-care-how-barely-there-botox-became-the-norm.html
- https://www.vogue.com/article/preventative-botox-injections-twenty-somethings-expert-guide-wrinkles-fine-lines-eyes-lips-forehead
- “Academic study: Influence of Social Media on the Decision to Undergo a Cosmetic Procedure”, International Open Access Journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (August 8, 2019)
- “Explained: Plastic Surgery” - Netflix
This week, the Broads take a break from the more difficult conversations and topics to discuss all things in the pop culture realm as of late! Let's discuss the Johnny Depp/Amber Heard trial, the MET Gala, the Elon Musk Twitter buyout and more!
This week, the Broads discuss individual and corporate environmental responsibility. We discuss environmental scandals involving major corporations, how corporations can be held accountable, how individuals can be held accountable on a day to day basis (by implementing easy/small changes) and much more.
References:
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20200618-climate-change-who-is-to-blame-and-why-does-it-matter
https://www.cdp.net/en/articles/media/new-report-shows-just-100-companies-are-source-of-over-70-of-emissions
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/jun/30/climate-crimes-oil-and-gas-environment
https://climate.selectra.com/en/environment/global-warming
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/23/climate/exxon-global-warming-science-study.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/16/climate/exxon-oil-disinformation-house-probe.html
https://www.vox.com/the-goods/2018/10/12/17967738/climate-change-consumer-choices-green-renewable-energy
https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/climate-change/pricing-pollution-how-it-will-work.html
https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/climate-change/pricing-pollution-how-it-will-work/putting-price-on-carbon-pollution.html
https://voxeu.org/article/mandatory-corporate-carbon-disclosures-and-path-net-zero
https://www.envirocentre.ca/green-business-toolkit/carbon-accounting/
https://treecanada.ca/reforestation-carbon-offsetting/grow-clean-air/carbon-calculator/
https://ipolitics.ca/2021/10/19/securities-regulators-move-toward-climate-disclosure-significant/
https://www.c2es.org/content/carbon-tax-basics/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxs6ZrxLvHg
https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/oil-and-gas/our-insights/the-future-is-now-how-oil-and-gas-companies-can-decarbonize
This week, the Broads discuss conflict taking place in their own country - the Trucker Convoy. The Broads discuss the organizers of the convoy, legal ramifications, testimonies from Canadians living in the cities where the protests are taking place, and overall thoughts on how the protests will play out.
Research:
https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/who-is-who-a-guide-to-the-major-players-in-the-trucker-convoy-protest-1.5776441https://www.nytimes.com/article/canada-trucker-protests.htmlhttps://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/who-is-who-a-guide-to-the-major-players-in-the-trucker-convoy-protest-1.5776441https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2022/03/03/trucker-convoys-have-roiled-politics-canada-us-why-thats-rare/https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-gofundme-president-tells-mps-convoy-fundraiser-was-unique/ Podcast Research:The Journal: Neil Young, Joe Togan and Spotify’s Balancing act
Front burner: Records reveal dueling realities of trucker protests
WSJ What’s News - Canada’s Trucker Protests Spread Beyond the Capital
Front Burner - Thousands Protest Covid-19 restrictions in Ottawa
This week, the Broads discuss all things Joe Rogan and Spotify drama. In particular, we look at conspiracy theories/controversial guests that Joe Rogan's interviewed on his show, and COVID-19 misinformation. We debate who exactly should be held accountable for this and how to police misinformation on media sources without promoting cancel culture.
Research:
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2022/02/neil-young-spotify-joe-rogan-musicians/621503/
https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2022/02/joe-rogan-podcast-transcripts/622053/
https://globalnews.ca/news/8610512/givesendgo-fundraiser-trucker-convoy-frozen/
https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/who-is-who-a-guide-to-the-major-players-in-the-trucker-convoy-protest-1.5776441
https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2020/1/24/21080234/bernie-sanders-joe-rogan-experience-endorsement-controversy
https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/2020/1/27/21081876/joe-rogan-bernie-sanders-henry-kissinger
https://time.com/6147548/spotify-joe-rogan-controversy-isnt-over/
https://www.distractify.com/p/joe-rogan-political-view
https://www.nytimes.com/article/canada-trucker-protests.html
https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2022/02/06/spotify-joe-rogan-podcast-removed/
Podcast Research:
Today Explained: Spotify’s Joe Rogan’s problem
Front Burner: Why Spotify chose Joe Rogan over Neil Young
The Daily: The Saga of Joe Rogan
The Journal: Neil Young, Joe Rogan and Spotify’s Balancing Act
Front Burner: Records reveal dueling realities of trucker protests
WSJ What’s News - Canada’s Trucker Protests Spread Beyond the Capital
Front Burner - Thousands Protest Covid-19 restrictions in Ottawa
This week, the Broads discuss the concept of a four-day work week! The Broads outline the many benefits of a shortened work week (both from a mental health and productivity perspective), the corporations and governments that are adopting this structure, and how this proposal would work in practice. Is the four-day work week the future? Let's get into it!
References:https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/four-day-workweek-gains-traction-congress-n1285703https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/23/business/dealbook/four-day-workweek.htmlhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/jackkelly/2021/10/29/interest-and-excitement-about-the-adoption-of-a-four-day-workweek-is-picking-up-speed/?sh=dee26852c478https://hbr.org/2021/09/a-guide-to-implementing-the-4-day-workweekhttps://www.bbc.com/news/business-57724779https://www.npr.org/2019/11/04/776163853/microsoft-japan-says-4-day-workweek-boosted-workers-productivity-by-40https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/four-day-work-week-covid-19-1.5617481
This week, the Broads discuss various different celebrations taking place this holiday season, including Hanukkah, Chinese New Year, Kwanzaa and some (very bizarre!) traditions surrounding Christmas.
References:
https://www.ywcaniagararegion.ca/9-holidays-celebrated-throughout-december-and-january/
https://inspirationfeed.com/december-global-holidays/https://www.rd.com/list/history-of-christmas-traditions/
https://www.history.com/topics/christmas/history-of-christmas
https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/dai-quo/smr08/2014/smr08_194_2014-eng.htm
5 facts about Christmas in America | Pew Research Center
https://www.history.com/topics/christmas/history-of-christmas-trees
https://www.history.com/news/why-do-we-kiss-under-the-mistletoe
This week, the Broads discuss social media and how it impacts users mental health, how its algorithms target insecurities, Facebook's recent whistleblower and more.
References:
- Lawmakers Push Facebook To Abandon Instagram For Kids, Citing Mental Health Concerns
- This is Facebook’s internal research on the mental health effects of Instagram
- Frances Haugen, Facebook Whistle-Blower, Testifies to Parliament
- Tristan Harris And “The Social Dilemma:” Big Ideas To Fix Our Social Media Ills
- Facebook Downplays Internal Research Released on Eve of Hearing
- Facebook whistleblower reveals identity, says company 'chooses profits over safety'
- Facebook Whistleblower Frances Haugen: The 60 Minutes Interview
- Researchers Worry Facebook Is Muddying Platform's Link To Depression
- Influencers Admit That Instagram Is Bad For Body Image, Mental Health, Study Shows
- Here's How Social Media Affects Your Mental Health
- Social Media Effects on Teens | Impact of Social Media on Self-Esteem
- Social media is broken. A new report offers 25 ways to fix it
This week the broads sit down and chat about what shows & podcasts they are watching/listening to, places they've travelled and who their favourite celebrities are. Take a listen to get to know Alexis, Brie and Carly a bit better!
This week we discuss the ever-growing housing crisis in Canada. There continues to be less and less affordable housing globally and nationally. What is driving housing prices? What are the most expensive housing markets in the world? What can governments do to resolve this issue? Let's get into it!
References:
https://canadahousingcrisis.com/
https://globalnews.ca/news/8133853/canada-election-housing-crisis-explained/
https://newsinteractives.cbc.ca/elections/federal/2021/party-platforms/#section-housing
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_property_bubble
https://www.geographyrealm.com/these-cities-are-the-most-unaffordable-places-to-buy-a-house-in-the-world/
https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/world-s-most-expensive-housing-market-grinds-toward-record-1.1618652
https://globalnews.ca/news/8164734/canada-election-building-new-housing/
https://liberal.ca/our-platform/
https://www.ndp.ca/
https://www.conservative.ca/The Big Story - Canada’s housing bubble is hitting smaller and smaller communities
The Big Story - Where the Parties Stand: The Housing Crisis
This week we discuss sexism and racism in the 2021 Summer Olympic Games. Between sexist outfit requirements, to unfair disqualifications involving people of colour, there is no shortage of controversies facing the Olympic Committee. Let's get into it!
Correction: Kurt Browning landed in 1988.
Reference:
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Kurt-Browning
https://www.forbes.com/sites/kimelsesser/2021/07/22/olympic-athlete-complains-about-obstacles-to-breastfeeding-at-tokyo-games/?sh=6eadb4c935bd
https://www.businessinsider.com/the-olympics-history-of-racism-sexism-black-women-2021-7
https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2021/07/23/olympics-have-long-been-an-arena-fight-between-racism-equality/
https://www.vogue.com/article/olympics-bikini-sexism
https://www.cbc.ca/sports/opinion-case-of-namibian-runners-further-exposes-half-baked-testosterone-regulation-1.6092033
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/30/sports/olympics/track-field.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/01/sports/olympics/shacarri-richardson-suspended-marijuana.html
https://globalnews.ca/news/8061793/tokyo-olympics-women-athletes-dress-code/
https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/body-suits-could-help-keep-young-gymnasts-sport-voss-2021-05-13/
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/sports/norwegian-women-s-beach-handball-team-fined-not-playing-bikinis-n1274453
**Broad Perspectives was started by three women, where we get into the hot topics of the day, coming from different lenses and perspectives. We talk about pop culture, the economy, health, social issues and anything else that pops up in the media or news that interests us and deserves more attention.
We are on a mission to build an informed community of people who also embrace a good debate, love continually learning and challenging their way of thinking. We’re excited to kickstart this journey with you. Welcome to Broad Perspectives. See you soon!**