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If Disaster Strikes, This Knowledge-Sharing App is Here to Help with Meena Palaniappan (Episode #161)
Here’s something that rarely happens on the internet: a celebration of how technology can be used to amplify social connection, instead of amplifying social division. Yes, THIS interview is a celebration of a leap in human potential. Meena Palaniappan is the founder of a technology/communication platform—Atma Connect—that has reached 12 million people and is well-designed so that it is likely to change the lives of hundreds of millions of people in the near future.
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The Toilet is Saving Our Lives!
Did you know that this innovation stops deadly diseases from finding you with every flush? Billions of people still don't have access to one. So we'd like to take a moment to celebrate the humble toilet and see how some truly amazing thought leaders are bringing them to everyone around the globe!
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Coral reefs are some of the most important ecosystems on the planet to each and every one of us, but few realize the connection. You may know coral is in danger, but the future isn't as dark as we so often hear. Meet the people who are hard using amazing, cutting-edge technology to save our corals and building a brighter future for us all!
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The Amazon Rainforest keeps our air clean and breathable, is largely responsible for our chocolate, vanilla, and coffee, and is home to 10% of the world's species, including some of the most interesting and unique creatures on Earth. And yet, illegal loggers and deforestation threaten this important ecosystem. But now, researchers from Imazon have found a way to help politicians and activists take proactive steps against illegal roads and prevent deforestation before it happens.
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What is an Algorithm? And Can We Use Them to Change the World in a Good Way?
Algorithms are a lot less complicated than you may think! And, with a little understanding, here's how we can start to reshape the way we use them to create a better future for everyone.
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The World’s First Germ Resistant Material, Inspired by… Sharks?
Taking inspiration from sharks, we now have a technology that can help prevent the spread of Staph infections, E Coli, MRSA, and other superbugs that we don’t even have antibiotics for yet! Engineers have discovered that shark skin has a unique pattern that can be duplicated and applied to everything from door handles to medical equipment to prevent the spread of deadly diseases.
Read MoreThe World’s First Germ Resistant Material, Inspired by… Sharks?This App Lets Kids With Hearing Loss Enjoy Movies
This caring high school senior is improving accessibility for youngsters with hearing loss by creating an app that translates Disney movies into sign language.
Read MoreThis App Lets Kids With Hearing Loss Enjoy MoviesThe Town with No Wi-Fi: Connecting With Others By Leaving Your Phone Behind
How could it be that a town with no Wi-Fi is more connected than the rest of us? Join us on a trip to West Virginia, where this tiny town is thriving without technology.
Read MoreThe Town with No Wi-Fi: Connecting With Others By Leaving Your Phone BehindAre Automatons the Ancestors of Google? How Finding Inspiration in the Past Improves the Future
What can we learn from a mechanical humanoid that mesmerized people hundreds of years ago? Let’s see what the future can gain from peering into the past, at phenomenons known as automata.
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These Moving Mirrors Reveal a New Reflection of Yourself
Have you ever peered into a mirror made of troll dolls, penguins, or folding fans? Dive into this artist's world to see yourself in entirely new ways!
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Meet the Hackers Who Are Saving Lives!
Can hackers really be saving lives?! This group of hackers is combining their unique skills to do good! They've developed an extraordinary partnership that is quite literally saving lives.
Read MoreMeet the Hackers Who Are Saving Lives!These Bacteria Have Found a Way to Break Down Plastic!
Could it be that single-celled organisms have found a solution to our plastic problem? It turns out that nature is far more adaptable than we may think—and we can use their skills to combat plastic pollution!
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