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We need to go to schools to break the cycle of apathy through the education system, starting with young children
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Over the past eight years, The Walrus has convened over 750 thought leaders and industry experts at more than 110 The Walrus Talks, in every province and territory, on a range of topics including Reconciliation, Health, Sustainability, Politics, Science and Innovation, Society and Culture, and the Arts. Each event is approximately eighty minutes of presented ideas, followed by a lively reception with food, drink, and conversation.
We need to go to schools to break the cycle of apathy through the education system, starting with young children
Read MoreAs we grow older, we often stop using emotion and imagination. We no longer allow creative work to change our lives, instead we mainly rely on logic
Read MoreBeing direct and upfront about the realities of sexual violence and harassment against women is seen as impolite and disruptive. It’s time to change
Read MoreLegacy businesses like department stores, taxis, hotels, and travel agencies were unprepared when disruption came in the form of small ideas
Read MoreAs an Indigenous person growing up in the bible belt of British Columbia, Lisa Charleyboy frequently felt disconnection and alienation
Read MoreFor 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
Read MoreWe 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”
Read MoreLiteracy 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
Read MoreThe work to reform the system does not have to be disruptive, expensive, or painstaking—using data smartly could be the answer
Read MoreHow can tech companies stay ahead and avoid being replaced or suffering the fate of companies like Kodak and Blockbuster
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