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The Walrus Talks Disruption (Ottawa 2017)

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Let’s ruin some dinner parties

November 9, 2017November 26, 2019 - by Julie S. Lalonde

Being direct and upfront about the realities of sexual violence and harassment against women is seen as impolite and disruptive. It’s time to change

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Disruption in the underwear drawer

November 9, 2017November 26, 2019 - by Terry O'Reilly

Legacy businesses like department stores, taxis, hotels, and travel agencies were unprepared when disruption came in the form of small ideas

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Disrupting my personal narrative

November 9, 2017November 27, 2019 - by Lisa Charleyboy

As an Indigenous person growing up in the bible belt of British Columbia, Lisa Charleyboy frequently felt disconnection and alienation

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Practice makes anxiety

November 9, 2017November 26, 2019 - by Adam Radomsky

For a long time, scientists have assumed that Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a memory issue. New research reveals that it has more to do with confidence and doubt

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Sleep disruption is ruining your health

November 9, 2017November 26, 2019 - by Jennifer McGrath

We live in a society does not value sleep, and often deems it to be an unproductive waste of time. Stress and poverty are manifested in our health through sleep debt and “social jetlag”

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Rising literacy levels for all Canadians

November 9, 2017November 26, 2019 - by Stephen Faul

Literacy is not only the ability to read words, but the skills that enable people to be financially responsible, to receive more opportunities, and to monitor their health effectively

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The power of data in healthcare

November 9, 2017November 26, 2019 - by Huda Idrees

The work to reform the system does not have to be disruptive, expensive, or painstaking—using data smartly could be the answer

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Information technology is being pressured

November 9, 2017November 26, 2019 - by Mike Flanagan

How can tech companies stay ahead and avoid being replaced or suffering the fate of companies like Kodak and Blockbuster

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