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Climate Change. AI. Mental Health. Feminism. Where does faith fit in these contemporary discussions? Listen to our podcast to find out how faith can help society!

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    Lucie Russell from XR Jews on 'How Can Faith Help Tackle Climate Change?'

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2020 33:48


    In this episode, Jeeves is joined by Lucie Russell, member of XR Jews and CEO of Street Doctors. Why did Lucie join Extinction Rebellion (XR)? Is XR the main reason why climate change is so high up on a lot of people's political agenda? How hard is it for XR to keep the pressure on all the time? How can faith communities help to tackle the issue? How does Lucie keep her motivation, tackling social inequality after social inequality? Why did Lucie go into social action, rather than Westminister politics? Listen to Lucie's story and her take on XR right here!*Please keep in mind that this podcast was recorded in December, so the events mentioned in the discussion have already happened.

    Maria Zafar from Islamic Relief on 'How Can Faith Help Tackle Climate Change?'

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2019 32:45


    In this episode, Jeeves is joined by Maria Zafar from Islamic Relief. They discuss faith's responsibility within the climate change debate. How will action against climate change impact Muslims across the world that wish to take part in Hajj? How can we make our actions against climate change as inclusive as possible?

    Safiyya and Alex from LSE on 'How Can Faith Help Tackle Climate Change?'

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2019 41:37


    If faiths came together to tackle climate change, would that be the biggest step we've taken as a collective to solve the issue? Why will climate change impact the most vulnerable in society? Will the issue encourage more 18-25-year-olds to vote in December's election?For this podcast, we're at the London School of Economics having a discussion with two students, Safiyya and Alexa. Do you want to hear a student perspective on climate change? Listen now!

    Matt and Sina from Imperial College on 'How Can Faith Help Tackle Artificial Intelligence?' (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2019 39:01


    If humans are creating conscious AI machines, is that a problem for faith? Could Ai develop a soul? Could AI meet the religious conditions necessary to be considered alive?We're back with Matt, Sina and Karuna for Part 2 of the discussion. Listen now!

    Matt and Sina from Imperial College on 'How Can Faith Help Tackle Artificial Intelligence?' (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2019 44:03


    Would AI be able to adopt a religion? Who is ethically qualified enough to programme morals into AI machines? Can religious scriptures stand the test of time in the new AI world?In part 1 of our Imperial College special, Jeeves welcomes Matt, a Buddhist representative and Sina, a Baha'i representative, on the podcast to discuss how their faiths can help tackle AI.Are AI and faith compatible? Listen now and find out!

    Georgia Boroda from Union of Jewish Students on 'How Can Faith Help Promote Feminism?'

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2019 31:34


    Is God gendered? Should feminism be considered its own religion? Why don't we hear about female protagonists in religious scriptures?Our studio guest, the Interfaith Officer for the Union of Jewish Students, Georgia Boroda and Jeeves discuss methods faith can help promote feminism.Are feminism and faith compatible? Listen now and let us know what you think!

    Imam Dawood Masood from Al-Hira Mosque on 'How Can Faith Help Tackle Mental Health Issues?'

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2019 42:56


    Have you ever wondered what faith could do to help tackle mental health issues?Our studio guest for this podcast is Imam Dawood Masood. Dawood and Jeeves discuss faith's role in the mental health debate, what to say to a young person going through mental health issues, dealing with negativity and finally, Dawood gives a very personal account of his experience dealing with his own mental health struggles. If you're looking for positivity, inspiration and a chance to analyse issues of mental health from an often unexplored 'faith-based' perspective, listen to this podcast now!

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