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Innovations in people power are changing how government decisions are made, from Brazil to Kenya, Switzerland and Taiwan.
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When it comes to negative experiences in childhood, the body seems to keep score. But even small changes can positively affect health in later life.
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We live in a society where it’s easier to get a Michelin-star meal delivered to our doorstep than it is to get a medical mask that protects our nurses and doctors. And it’s designed that way. But we can change it for the better, just as we can change ourselves.
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Keep a distance from each other. Work from home. Or rely on a social safety net. The measures against the coronavirus pandemic are made by and for those parts of the world that can afford to retreat in individualism. But for millions of people in cities like Lagos, Nigeria, there’s no such thing as socially distancing yourself.
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The longest year of the 21st century is about to end; New Year resolutions ahoy. It's that time again when we embrace self-care, and a booming self-care industry serenades us with its baubles. But the seemingly fun, empowering idea of self-care has an ugly underside: it is weaponised against those who are most vulnerable and have the least access to resources.
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It’s in your smartphone, you brush your teeth with it and it’s even in your mattress. Plastic is everywhere – and it’s not going anywhere soon. But as important as the material is, we treat it carelessly because we’ve been taught that it’s worthless. We can start to change that.
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Progress is a measure of things being different, not necessarily better. And talking about it as an achievement can actually make it more difficult to spur real forward movement. If we want to understand our society’s progress, we need to change the way we speak about it.
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Mainstream economics still thinks growth is essential, but this blind belief in GDP is just enriching the rich and killing the planet. We don’t need more growth to improve people’s lives. By working less, buying and producing less, and investing in public services, we can improve quality of life – and fight the climate crisis.
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The grief caused by death is similar to the pain of distance, but our photographs can help bridge the gap to our loved ones. The pictures we carry with us are a defiant refusal to believe that all our good times are behind us.
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2020 has been a trying year for parents, with close to a million school kids affected by lockdowns and school closures. Parents have struggled to arrange a schedule for schooling and playtime. The good news: play doesn’t need to be planned – and it shouldn’t be.
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The World Health Organization focused on investing in mental health as the theme for this year’s World Mental Health Day. That might sound sensible, but it’s precisely this language of ‘investment’ that is taking the mental health conversation backwards.
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The idea that individuals can't solve the climate crisis has gained momentum in progressive circles. They say we can’t change the world by shaming each other for air travel or eating meat. But how much are ideals worth if they don’t demand sacrifices?
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There's an idea among many 'climate people' that large-scale environmental disaster will finally force governments to act. But talking about catastrophe will only bring catastrophe. Instead of waiting for disaster, there are other ways to bring about radical climate action.
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Philosophy can seem like endless discussions of a bunch of abstract theories. So in episode two of The Good Life, Emily Dreyfuss spoke to philosophy historian Massimo Pigliucci about how it can help us practise a better life.
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The technological chapter of climate transformation can be whatever we choose to make it. If we allow it to be a bulldozing, profit-driven enterprise, the energy transition will fall apart – ratcheting impacts of climate change.
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We’re uncomfortable with death – we either run from it or approach it with a stiff upper lip. But the pandemic has confronted us with our own mortality, making it clear we lack the tools and techniques to deal with such immense loss. So to live a life not crippled by fear, we have to be able to face our fear of dying.
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The evidence is clear: once US Americans drop their labels, they are more aligned on what they actually believe their government should do – yes, even on healthcare.
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A new study finds just how divergent the interests of US partisan donors are from those of the party base. With the 2020 election expected to be the costliest ever, the potential for consensus narrows as politicians dial for dollars.
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As a doctor in Kenya, I saw that quality care is almost always sacrificed to profit – something that happens around the world. Now is the time to consider a healthcare system that exists beyond just the white walls of the hospital.
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Blockchain technology is going to change everything: the shipping industry, the financial system, government … in fact, what won’t it change? But enthusiasm for it mainly stems from a lack of knowledge and understanding. The blockchain is a solution in search of a problem.
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Most borders are recent inventions, so why can’t we imagine a world without them? They’re historical hangovers that perpetuate suffering and injustice. And they’re not even that effective. It’s time to rethink the importance we give to arbitrary lines on a map.
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20 years ago, Fred Luskin designed a programme to help victims of conflicts forgive the perpetrators of horrific crimes. The Stanford scientist explains how to forgive and why letting go doesn’t mean allowing injustice.
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Ecological breakdown isn’t being caused by everyone equally. The richest 1% emit 100 times more than the poorest half of humanity. If we are going to survive the 21st century, we need to distribute income and wealth more fairly.
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For all their talent or intelligence, a person stranded on a desert island with no technology, infrastructure or labour wouldn’t be able to amass extreme wealth. Understanding that no one can claim that they fully deserve what they earn is the first step to addressing wealth inequality.
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There’s no shortage of books, magazines and websites offering parenting advice. But the idea that parents can turn children into better and more successful adults if only they use the right methods is completely misguided, says developmental psychologist and philosopher Alison Gopnik.
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It’s time for progressives to come together under a shared vision and a common plan – this time following an uncommon strategy. Here’s how.
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The Correspondent is a year old! In our first editorial report, we share what we’re most proud of having achieved and the decision-making behind our journalism. One thing is clear: in a year when misinformation has been rife and the news has seemed overwhelming, our mission is as relevant as ever.
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I’m trans and a Harry Potter fan. When writer JK Rowling came out of the closet as transphobic, I had a huge shock. But I do see her point, because her concerns about women’s safety are real.
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Writing first for a Dutch audience, Rutger calls for us all to fight against rising sea levels that are sinking the Netherlands deeper into water, but also to fight against ourselves – against our apathy towards the climate disaster.
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The US is on its way to becoming an authoritarian state. That requires a radically different kind of journalism that doesn’t just cover the news, but defends democracy.
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Correction: a previous version of this article incorrectly stated that Andrea Bernstein and Katherine Sullivan were ProPublica researchers.
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The pandemic is new, but the question of how to live a good life is as old as the Ancient Greeks. Emily Dreyfuss speaks to Eliza Anyangwe about why she’s searching for the good life, and why now.
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Despite the sometimes deadly consequences, church and state have always made sure abortion was legally restricted in Argentina. But the tide is turning. By engaging with young people and building a diverse coalition, pro-choice activists are forcing the government to act.
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Our weather has changed so rapidly that we now stand on the brink of collapse. But simply speaking about the impending apocalypse will do nothing to change it. We need to reimagine human relationships.
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Our efforts to fight poverty are often based on the misconception that poor people must pull themselves up out of the mire. But the relentless struggle to make ends meet has serious effects on the brain. Poverty is not a lack of character – it’s a lack of cash.
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For months now, social media has been awash with pictures of one food group: baked goods. Sourdough loaves, naan bread, and boiled bagels abound. I’m not a baker, but I’ve given in to the need to follow a recipe when all the rules on how we live are off the table.
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People die violent deaths in both the US and Nigeria – why do I fear it there and not here? Where people have little power, they become more vulnerable.
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Governments chosen by elections face profound challenges the world over, including in Greece, the birthplace of democracy. So where better to look for potential solutions than modern-day Athens?
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Anxiety has been stigmatised as a disorder or disease. But we never would have survived as a species without it. Had we listened closely to it, we wouldn’t have chosen drinking with friends on spring break in Miami over self-isolating.
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Correction: Where the narrator reads: "In Berlin, within two days at the end of February 26 people who had attended two separate nightclubs in the city tested positive for the virus." It should read "26 people", as opposed to "February 26th".
Race is a social construct, not a biological reality. Nonetheless, ancient theories of race have been resurfacing in recent years. Why is it happening? And why is it so dangerous? I asked science journalist Angela Saini, who wrote a book on the topic.
Production: Jacco Prantl
Gordon Hempton travels the world with a microphone: his audio portraits are an act of resistance to human noise pollution. This bonus track is in addition to an interview with Gordon Hampton
Music: Cypress Hill - Boom Biddy Bye Bye (instrumental)
Production: Jacco Prantl
Gordon Hempton travels the world with a microphone: his audio portraits are an act of resistance to human noise pollution.
Music: Pat Metheny - The Sound of Silence Charlie Hunter - Behind the Wheel Snarky Puppy - Grown Folks John Mayer - Crossroads Radiohead - Everything in its Right Place Anat Cohen - And the World Weeps György Ligeti - Atmospheres Tom Yorke - Open Again Carmen McRae - The Sound of Silence
Production: Jacco Prantl
Michael Lewis dreams of a world where Americans elect a president who actually wants the job.
Illustration by Arunas Kacinskas, for The Correspondent
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News was a huge part of Swiss author Rolf Dobelli's life, but one day he decided to quit the news cold turkey. Rob Wijnberg, founder of The Correspondent, talked to him about his news philosophy.
Music: Mozart: Piano Sonata No. 11 in A Majeur, K. 331 played by Moura Lympany Mark Guiliana - Beginning Production: Jacco Prantl
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