Elemental Collision

Thinking about conversations with people never usually triggers the idea of an "economy." But, in a way, it is an economy; one of sharing ideologies, stories, narratives, reason, hope...Spending more time on the persons who matter is part of who we are. Join Vikas Shah (@MrVikas) as we discuss some of the ideas behind "Though Economics" and what community means to him.

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It's never easy to believe in someone or something that, on occasion, you disagree with. The natural tendency is to shy-away from conflict, from those uncomfortable moments. But, as you'll hear in my conversation with Christopher Ruocchio, author of the incredible Sun Eater series, sometimes loyalty transcends disagreement. In a time where disagreements are rampant, political, moral, ethical and otherwise, it behooves us to find our loyalties and rise above the chaos.

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Empathy and Agency aren't the words that normally come to mind when thinking about coffee. However, Alex Caza of http://www.firstbloom.co (Firstbloom.co) is out to change your mind. From helping clients understand the provenance of coffee along with the terroir (as it applies to coffee, natch) to building a community through coffee, the passion for discovery and purpose is evident. Join our conversation to hear how Alex is changing the world, one cup at a time.

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All work and no play makes life pretty dull. Games provide that momentary escape from reality, a bubble that blocks out the noise of the world and unite us in purpose and vision. Kelly Lynch and I had a conversation around gaming, community and the role each has in this year that never seems to end.

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Comedy and Corona. Two things that couldn't be further from each other in our understanding. In a world where things are brutally tough, how does comedy help buoy our survival, our mental health? Join comic Jess Collins and I as we talk things through and seek to understand how all is NOT lost in the world through the lens of comedy.

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The human condition is one that desires connection, purpose and belonging. Learning to give and receive is something that this world needs more of. I sat down with Carol Rossborough of http://www.esther.org.uk/ (Esther) and talked about those three characteristics and how they're stepping up to deliver it. In a crazy world that's changed remarkably over the past 10 months, Esther is making real impact, one person at a time.

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Sarah Scullion of http://www.CommunityCalling.ltd (Community Calling) and I sat down and talked about uniting people together to help solve problems that affect us all. Her passion and desire to help others led to an amazing collision of technology and community engagement. Truly one of the shining examples of what dedication, quick thinking and a heart for others can accomplish.

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What's this? a Special Edition? Believe it or not, we do focus on technology at Elemental Collision, sometimes a bit more directly than not. As we look at the role data has in community, it becomes important to understand the ways that data is "mutable;" that is, changeable. If you can't trust the data you're given, what good is it? This podcast attempts to explain some of the issues with data, mutability and social impacts as a consequence.

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What happens when you start to weave the fabric of community and determine that valuable people are languishing? Social Hacking, of course. This week, we sat down with Cristian David Hoyos Castaño and Laura Bernal Vergara of http://www.netminds.uk (NetMinds )to hash out what it means to forge connections within communities and use them to solve human-centered problems.

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This week, Naomi Timperley of https://www.technorthadvocates.com/ (Tech North Advocates) and I sat down to discuss quite a few things. What started with Ecosystems quickly moved to how Education and Engagement plays a large role in community and learning. Beyond just the here and now, there are lessons that can be applied to those just coming into the workforce as well as those already in the trenches.

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