The Human Library's human "books" share on topics they care about, and those who "read" ask them questions. We spoke with its founder, Ronni Abergel.

Here's what we talk about in this episode: Alternative, Communication, Creativity, Culture, Humanity, Inclusion, LGBTQ, Racism

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Elton Ilirjani is CEO of a company supporting LGBTQ+ inclusive workplaces.

Here's what we talk about in this episode: Activism, Business, Diversity, Entrepreneur, Equality, Gender, Inclusion, LGBTQ

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Woodworker Mira Nakashima keeps her father, George Nakashima's legacy alive by creating furniture that holds the spirit of each tree.

Here's what we talk about in this episode: Art, Creativity, Culture, Design, Environment, Nature, Sustainability

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Steve Pateman is fighting to make Sumo more accessible by encouraging individuals typically sidelined from sports to try it for free.

Here's what we talk about in this episode: Alternative, Community, Culture, Disability, Diversity, Humanity, Inclusion, Sports

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Leslie Sussan became an anti-nuclear activist after discovering her father's films of victims of the atom bomb that filmed in Japan.

Here's what we talk about in this episode: Activism, Communication, Education, History, Humanity, Journalism

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Anna-Lena von Hodenberg is the founder of Germany's first organization to fight digital violence.

Here's what we talk about in this episode: Activism, Future, Global issues, Human rights, Journalism, Technology

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Autistic creative consultant Ava Xiao-Lin Rigelhaupt talks about bringing authentic autism representation to the theater.

Here's what we talk about in this episode: Art, Creativity, Dance, Disability, Diversity, Entartainment, Inclusion, Music

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Composer Paul Chihara was inspired by music heard at an internment camp as a child. What does music mean to him?

Here's what we talk about in this episode: Art, Creativity, Culture, Entertainment, History, Humanity, Inspiration, Music

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Pioneering a cruelty-free method of growing meat through cell cultivation technology, former cardiologist Uma Valeti hopes to meet increasing global demand.

Here's what we talk about in this episode: Alternative, Business, Environment, Entrepreneur, Future, Global issues, Sustainability, Technology

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Stressing the need for awareness, Global Chief Heat Officer Eleni Myrivili leads the response to extreme heat that threatens lives and livelihoods worldwide.

Here's what we talk about in this episode: Discovery, Environment, Future, Global issues, Nature, Science, Sustainability, Technology

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