Paul Slovic examines "psychic numbing," our tendency to ignore mass tragedies despite valuing individual lives. He explains that as numbers grow, we become desensitized, failing to act against

Paul Slovic examines "psychic numbing," our tendency to ignore mass tragedies despite valuing individual lives. He explains that as numbers grow, we become desensitized, failing to act against catastrophic losses from poverty, disease, climate disasters, and violence. Understanding this cognitive bias is crucial for motivating effective responses.

Dr. Slovic, a professor of psychology at the University of Oregon and President of Decision Research (which he co-founded), is a leading expert in risk perception. His extensive work, including research on global threats, has earned him numerous accolades, such as election to the National Academy of Sciences and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

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Malachi Heywood is a rising senior Business Management major at Paul Quinn College.

His academic focus lies at the intersection of business and environmental management, dedicated to

Malachi Heywood is a rising senior Business Management major at Paul Quinn College.

His academic focus lies at the intersection of business and environmental management, dedicated to fostering sustainability for future generations.

Nobel laureate Paul Nurse describes evolution by natural selection as "the most beautiful idea in biology." He unpacks Charles Darwin's theory, explaining how complexity emerges without a designer

Nobel laureate Paul Nurse describes evolution by natural selection as "the most beautiful idea in biology." He unpacks Charles Darwin's theory, explaining how complexity emerges without a designer and the profound impact of tiny variations on our understanding of life.

Nurse explores the deep genetic connections linking all organisms, from humans to yeast, prompting a crucial question: if all life is related, what do we owe to the living world? A distinguished biochemist, Nurse was awarded the 2001 Nobel Prize for his discoveries in cell cycle regulation.

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Paul Paz y Miño, associate director of Amazon Watch, argues that our current environmental stage stems from treating Earth as a resource to be exploited for profit.

The Amazon fires

Paul Paz y Miño, associate director of Amazon Watch, argues that our current environmental stage stems from treating Earth as a resource to be exploited for profit.

The Amazon fires underscore an urgent need to radically re-evaluate nature's worth, moving beyond its economic value or carbon sequestration potential.

The Natural History Institute will host author Gary Paul Nabhan for a special talk.

Nabhan's book, *The Nature of Desert Nature*, challenges conventional perceptions of desert

The Natural History Institute will host author Gary Paul Nabhan for a special talk.

Nabhan's book, *The Nature of Desert Nature*, challenges conventional perceptions of desert environments.

Homeboy Joy Ride, directed by Paul Steinbroner and produced with David Okimoto, is one of six segments in the *Called from Darkness* documentary series. Steinbroner is an accomplished

Homeboy Joy Ride, directed by Paul Steinbroner and produced with David Okimoto, is one of six segments in the *Called from Darkness* documentary series. Steinbroner is an accomplished filmmaker with over thirty years' experience in addiction, neuropharmacology, and brain chemistry topics.

For more details, download a brief overview. DVDs of *Homeboy Joy Ride* can be purchased from the Homeboy Industries online store.

This event features prominent leaders in sustainability and integrated reporting. Speakers include Tim Mohin, Chief Executive of GRI; Richard Howitt, CEO of the International Integrated Reporting

This event features prominent leaders in sustainability and integrated reporting. Speakers include Tim Mohin, Chief Executive of GRI; Richard Howitt, CEO of the International Integrated Reporting Council; and Paul Simpson, CEO and Co-Founder of CDP.

The discussion will be moderated by Helle Bank Jorgensen, CEO of B. Accountability.

Award-winning economist Paul Collier explores how to reconcile economic growth with environmental sustainability. He argues against "plunder," where a

Award-winning economist Paul Collier explores how to reconcile economic growth with environmental sustainability. He argues against "plunder," where a few exploit many, taking resources that belong to future generations. Our obligation to the future is a fundamental principle.

His book, "The Plundered Planet," delves deeper into these ideas. Purchase it on Amazon or at your local bookstore. This content was produced by the RSA (Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures & Commerce).

Multidisciplinary artist and TED Fellow Paul Rucker unstiches the legacy of systemic racism in the United States. He creates striking Ku Klux Klan robes from non-traditional fabrics like kente

Multidisciplinary artist and TED Fellow Paul Rucker unstiches the legacy of systemic racism in the United States. He creates striking Ku Klux Klan robes from non-traditional fabrics like kente cloth, confronting the normalization of racism. Rucker believes that by collectively examining these historical objects, we can diminish their power. (This talk contains graphic images.)

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