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to Career Past NowEconomics and LawFunny laws and unlikely examples of best practices in compliance. New fields of study that apply principles of hard sciences to economics and policy gives rise to. Crises in economics and technology that are making law more accessible. Gender biases in the practice of law. Essential but light economics reading.
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Film quote, presumed under Fair Use: The voice of Gregory Peck from To Kill a Mockingbird (1962). Atticus Finch addresses the jury on the obvious inequalities in the US justice system.
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to Career Past NowScience and EngineeringAre scientists fallible? Is science? Contributions of forgotten scientists of the past and of #WomeninScience in the future. The funny side of science and engineering. Some of the challenges facing how science progresses and some of the new projects trying to address them. Profiles of labs knitting the future and stories from scientists at work.
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Film quote, presumed under Fair Use: Voices of Jeff Goldblum and Laura Dern from Jurassic Park (1992). Dr. Ian Malcolm and Dr. Ellie Sattler on a tour of the island, musing aloud their thoughts on h...2020-05-2430 min
to Career Past NowComputers and InternetThough the modern computer and internet are relatively recent inventions, the importance of maintaining data and the power that comes with it was not lost on our ancestors. A surprising source of inspiration for the creation of the world-wide web. On a lighter note, how petroleum jelly is essential for internet access and on a sombre one, how the internet is changing for the better and the worse.
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TV quote, presumed under Fair Use: The voice of Thomas Middleditch from Silicon Valley. Richard Hendricks gives an impassioned testimony to the U...2020-05-1734 min
to Career Past NowDining and GastronomyThe idea of delicacy varies, but is the range wider across time or across geography today? You’ll find it hard to decide when you hear of some popular foods in history and abroad. And where are creative chefs looking for inspiration with ingredients and recipes? New kinds of experiences in dining, the impact of technology on hospitality, and of course, advances in sustainability of the industry.
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Film quote: the voices of Helen Mirren and Om Puri from The Hundred-Foot Journey (2014). Star chef neighbours spar over cultural differences in the def...2020-05-1028 min
to Career Past NowMarketing and AdvertisingWhat was that very first ad for? What medium saw the first product placement? A look at some funny fails since the Mad Men era and archaic mores once seen in ads. Challenges in the content industries and emerging opportunities for them in voice and video. Marketing trends from China and beyond.
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TV quote, presumed under Fair Use: Voice of John Hamm from Mad Men. Don Draper expounds his advertising philosophy.
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to Career Past NowStories and EntertainmentA wide range of activities has qualified as entertainment through history. And we mean wide. Among those we still enjoy, meta-analyses help explain just what works in this sphere today, and why. Pioneers using technology for innovations that challenge long-held biases, and literally change the way we consume entertainment.
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TV quote, presumed under Fair Use: Voices of Julie Kavner and Nancy Cartwright from The Simpsons. Marge supports Bart's new foray into showbiz.
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to Career Past NowSports and Sports ManagementSport has long been one of humankind’s favourite pastimes, but for just how long? From a rather high-stakes Mayan football game to when the Olympics doubled up as an exhibition of surprising range of talents. Some of the thorniest questions in sport and how nuanced data analysis may answer at least a few.
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Film quote, presumed under Fair Use: Voices of Jonah Hill and Brad Pitt from Moneyball (2011). Peter Brand makes his pitch to Billy Beane for a new way of drafting a team.&nbs...2020-04-1947 min
to Career Past NowArchitecture and DesignNot just ultra futuristic designs, but also the diversity of old architecture across India. Surprising ancient building materials and reasons for their longevity and cutting edge (ancient) materials. How long do architects intend a design for? If their work lasts 2000 years, it will be put to some creative uses. Why not get creative at the beginning and apply some VR, AR and LIDAR on your next work!
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Film quote, presumed under Fair Use: Voices of Cameron Diaz and Matt Dillon from There's Something About Mary (1998). He claims to be a...2020-04-0935 min