What mindset should we have about the global climate crisis?

Sophie Carlin speaks to expert in carbon footprinting, Mike Berners-Lee, about the new updated version of his book ‘There is No Planet B’ about climate change, cooperation, and the possibility of not only saving the world, but building a far better, brighter future for all.

Music by Coby O’Brien

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How can young people improve their body image in an age of social media?

Jesimiel Akinsuyi speaks to Charlotte Markey, author of both the ‘Body Image Book for Girls’ and the ‘Body Image Book for Boys,’ about her motivations for writing both books, what body image means, and how it is affected by social media.

Music by Coby O’Brien

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What is ‘counter speech’ and is it a more powerful alternative to censorship?

Scarlett Croft talks to Stefanie Ullmann about her research into harmful online content and strategies for combatting prejudice and hate. Scarlett also asks about how automated systems like Siri and Alexa should be programmed to respond when spoken to in an aggressive or sexist manner.

Music by Coby O’Brien

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What can students do to help the planet?

Sophie Carlin speaks to nutritionist and climate change expert Dana Ellis Hunnes about her new book Recipes for Survival: What You Can Do to Live a Healthier and More Environmentally Friendly Life and gets the best advice for students who want to make a difference to the planet’s health.

A big thank you to CUP Bookshop for their support of this event and recording.

You can complete the survey mentioned in this episode here:

s.surveyplanet.com/67a7k51o

Music by Coby O’Brien

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Will we ever be able to stop using animals in the laboratory?

This episode, Rebekah King talks to Selina Ballantyne about the ways in which animal testing is being replaced, refined, and reduced such that good science and good animal welfare can go hand in hand.

Coby O'Brien - Music

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