Podcasts about globalized world

What does it mean to be patriotic, or to love your country? Some argue that patriotism is virtuous because it allows us to transcend our selfish needs and act for the good of our community. But others argue that patriotism is overly narrow-minded, arbitrary and sometimes immoral. Microdigressions Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@Micro-Digressions [00:00] Introduction to Brain Nevada [00:27] Exploring John Lennon's 'Imagine' [01:11] Critique of Utopian Ideals [01:52] Possessions and National Identities [05:44] The Role of Security Companies [06:19] Metaphysics of Property and Groups [11:58] Patriotism and Fictional Nations [15:07] Patriotic Love and Social Constructs [17:44] Allegiance and National Identity [23:34] Rationality of Patriotism [27:46] The Complexity of Patriotism and Love [29:09] Patriotism Post-9/11: Sentiment and Criticism [30:56] Moral Conflicts in Patriotism [34:28] Patriotism and Unjust Wars [40:00] Loyalty and Its Limits [44:09] Patriotism in Historical Contexts [47:28] The Invisible Hand and Patriotism [49:23] Patriotism in a Globalized World [56:09] The Future of Nation States and Global Culture [58:55] Closing Thoughts and Community Engagement

Panel dyskusyjny towarzyszący konferencji „Price of Freedom. Security in the Globalized World”. Konferencja dedykowana była prof. Bronisławowi Geremkowi. Łazienki Królewskie w Warszawie. 9 października 2014 r. [1h26min] https://wszechnica.org.pl/wyklad/nowe-technologie-vs-prywatnosc-konferencja-price-of-freedom-security-in-the-globalized-world/ W dniach 9-10 października 2014 roku, w Łazienkach Królewskich w Warszawie odbyła się 5. międzynarodowa konferencja dedykowana prof. Bronisławowi Geremkowi. Tematem tegorocznego spotkania były problemy światowego bezpieczeństwa w kontekście globalizacji. *** Pierwszą sesję plenarną konferencji "Price of freedom. Security in the globalized world" (Nowe technologie vs prywatność) poprowadził Adam Bodnar, wiceprezes zarządu Helsińskiej Fundacji Praw Człowieka. W dyskusji udział wzięli: Katarzyna Szymielewicz, aktywistka, współzałożycielka i prezeska Fundacji Panoptykon, Agata Wacławik-Wejman, dyrektorka ds. polityki Internetu w Google na region Europy Środkowo-Wschodniej oraz Michał Boni, poseł do Parlamentu Europejskiego. Dostęp do informacji, szczególnie do informacji wrażliwych był zawsze kluczowy w relacjach władzy narzucanych przez rządy. Wraz z szybkim rozwojem technologii dostęp do tych informacji jest dziś łatwiejszy niż kiedykolwiek wcześniej. Gromadzenie, sortowanie i przetwarzanie danych jest uważane za kluczowe w zapewnieniu bezpieczeństwa, jednak konsekwencje tych procesów są ciągle nieznane. Czy oznacza to, że straciliśmy kontrolę nad naszymi prywatnymi danymi? Uczestnicy panelu starali się odpowiedzieć na kluczowe pytania związane z tą problematyką. Jakie jest nowe znaczenie prawa do prywatności? Czy potrzebujemy nowego zdefiniowania zasad na jakich policja, prokuratura i służby specjalne mogą przekraczać granicę prywatności? Jaką rolę powinna odegrać Unia Europejska w ustanowieniu nowych standardów prywatności w sieciach społecznościowych w post-Snowdenowskim świecie? Michał Boni podkreślił, że myślenie Europy w stosunku do zagadnienia prywatności uległo zasadniczej zmianie i przyjmuje z każdym rokiem coraz bardziej skoordynowane, polityczne kształty. W rewolucji cyfrowej pamiętać trzeba o prawie do wolności, prywatności, o bezpieczeństwie i rozwoju gospodarczym. Na zagrożenia, jakie wynikają z rozwoju technologicznego Europa powinna mieć jednolitą odpowiedź - kluczem do jej sformułowania byłoby jedno określenie, a mianowicie zaufanie. Z kolei Katarzyna Szymielewicz, polemizując ze swoim przedmówcą, zaznaczyła, że w postępowaniu instytucji europejskich daje się dostrzec zwycięstwo logiki permanentnego nadzoru. Europa przyjęła prawo, zgodnie z którym wszyscy obywatele są podejrzani - stwierdziła. Unia Europejska świadomie ogranicza wolność pewnych grup mniejszościowych, aby w imię zasad demokracji politycznie uwodzić większość. Agata Wacławik-Wejman zwróciła uwagę na fakt, że kwestie bezpieczeństwa niekoniecznie pokrywają się z zagadnieniami ochrony prywatności, zwłaszcza jeśli chodzi o zabezpieczenie danych oraz ramy prawne do użytkowania posiadanych informacji. Znajdź nas: https://www.youtube.com/c/WszechnicaFWW/ https://www.facebook.com/WszechnicaFWW1/ https://anchor.fm/wszechnicaorgpl---historia https://anchor.fm/wszechnica-fww-nauka https://wszechnica.org.pl/ #nowetechnologie #prywatność #bezpieczeństwo #technologia

Wykład Jean-Marie Guéhenno otworzył konferencję „Price of Freedom. Security in the Globalized World”. Łazienki Królewskie w Warszawie. 5 października 2014 r. [1h21min] https://wszechnica.org.pl/wyklad/cena-wolnosci-bezpieczenstwo-w-zglobalizowanym-swiecie-wyklad-jean-marie-guehenno/ – Żyjemy w płynnej, fragmentarycznej rzeczywistości ponowoczesnego świata. Jedynym lekarstwem na przywrócenie trwałych i pozytywnych skutków działań politycznych jest powrót do wspólnotowego wymiaru polityki – powiedział Jean-Marie Guéhenno w trakcie wykładu otwierającego konferencję „Price of Freedom. Security in the Globalized World”. W dniach 9-10 października 2014 roku, w Łazienkach Królewskich w Warszawie odbyła się 5. międzynarodowa konferencja dedykowana prof. Bronisławowi Geremkowi. Tematem tegorocznego spotkania były problemy światowego bezpieczeństwa w kontekście globalizacji. *** Jean-Marie Guéhenno – przewodniczący International Crisis Group. W latach 2000-2008 Jean-Marie Guéhenno był zastępcą Sekretarza Generalnego ONZ do spraw Misji Pokojowych. W latach 1998-2000 przewodził francuskiemu Instytutowi Zaawansowanych Studiów Obrony Narodowej (Institut des hautes études de défense nationale). *** Prelegent rozpoczął swój wywód od przypomnienia sytuacji „zimnej wojny”, która – pomimo zagrożenia w postaci światowego konfliktu zbrojnego – nie przyczyniła się do komplikacji politycznych napięć pomiędzy poszczególnymi graczami na miarę, jaka charakteryzuje czasy współczesne. Obecnie wojna zmieniła granice prawa. Trudno pojąć czy współcześnie prowadzi się wojnę czy też raczej ściga zbrodniarzy na masową skalę – podkreślił Jean-Marie Guéhenno. Bezpieczeństwo w kontekście nowej definicji konfliktu zbrojnego wymaga refleksji w odniesieniu do trzech sfer zagadnień – dynamicznego wzrostu ilości słabo zarządzanych przestrzeni politycznych, współczesnego globalnego terroryzmu oraz kryzysu polityki. Jedną z przyczyn powstawania rozlicznych przestrzeni, które nie poddają się jakiemukolwiek procesowi zarządzania wydaje się geopolityczny krach wielkich mocarstw. Sprawa Ukrainy pokazała, że niezwykle istotną kwestią pozostaje wciąż proces legitymizacji państwa na obszarach „porzuconych” w wyniku takiego mocarstwowego rozpadu. Słaba siła państwa przekłada się w takim przypadku na bezsilność wobec zewnętrznego agresora lub wewnętrznego dyktatora. Z kolei zagadnienie terroryzmu – znane co najmniej od XIX wieku – także nabiera współcześnie nowych odcieni, co spowodowane jest gospodarczym oraz medialnym procesem unifikacji całego świata. Pojawia się dziś nowy typ terrorysty, który uwikłany jest jednocześnie w lokalny i globalny wymiar działań przestępczych. Ponadto ruchy terrorystyczne nie są już głęboko zakorzenione, innymi słowy z definicji podlegają procesowi globalizacji technologii własnych działań i samych obszarów działań. Współczesny kryzys polityki rozumianej jako terytorium oddziaływania idei również stał się cechą charakterystyczną dla ponowoczesnego zagadnienia światowego bezpieczeństwa. W kontekście globalizacji istotniejsza od walki o konkretne wartości okazuje się kontrola zasobami ludzkimi. Instrumentalizacja owego zarządzania populacją i elektoratem, a więc umieszczenie jej w sferze pragmatycznej odzwierciedla się w etiologii konfliktu: przyjmuje on bowiem formę hybrydową, oddziałując jednocześnie na zewnątrz i do wewnątrz. Żyjemy w płynnej, fragmentarycznej rzeczywistości ponowoczesnego świata. Jedynym lekarstwem na przywrócenie trwałych i pozytywnych skutków działań politycznych jest powrót do wspólnotowego wymiaru polityki – podsumował swój wywód Jean-Marie Guéhenno Znajdź nas: https://www.youtube.com/c/WszechnicaFWW/ https://www.facebook.com/WszechnicaFWW1/ https://anchor.fm/wszechnicaorgpl---historia https://anchor.fm/wszechnica-fww-nauka https://wszechnica.org.pl/ #polityka #politykazagraniczna #globalizacja #międzykulturowe #społeczeństwo #terroryzm #socjologia #zaufanie #rząd #kryzys #wolność

For decades, the world enjoyed economic growth fueled by an open and interdependent trade system. Yet dark clouds now gather on the horizon, as deglobalization sentiments take root in the United States. If America loses its conviction to promote free trade and globalization, the consequences could ripple across the globe, according to Desmond Lachman from the American Enterprise Institute. We must find a way to preserve the economic windfall of open markets while addressing legitimate grievances within a rules-based framework.

Curious about how a background in psychology and data science can lead to a transformative role in educational leadership? Join us as we sit down with Dr. Raul Rodriguez, Vice President of Voxen University, and uncover his fascinating journey from Spain to India. Dr. Rodriguez provides a candid look at his experiences and the challenges he faced moving from Europe to Asia, offering a compelling narrative of adaptability and resilience.  Dr. Rodriguez also sheds light on the broader impact of AI on education, emphasizing the necessity of cultural intelligence in our increasingly globalized world.In the second half of our conversation, we shift our focus to the evolving role of education and leadership within academia. With students increasingly choosing unconventional career paths, such as NGO work or self-introspection retreats in the Himalayas, how should educational institutions adapt? Dr. Rodriguez highlights the importance of supporting diverse aspirations and shares personal anecdotes, including a touching story about balancing passion and academics. This episode underscores the multifaceted responsibilities of academic leaders, emphasizing strategic thinking, adaptability, and effective management. Tune in to explore how education can serve as a tool for critical thinking and personal growth, beyond just job preparation.

In this two-part episode, we have Yi Chien Jade Ho on anti-gentrification activism in Vancouver's Chinatown and Judith Shapiro on environmentalism in China. We are ending our spring 2024 season with a collaboration between NüVoices and four students from the University of British Columbia's Human Rights in a Globalized World class. Over the course of last semester, these students conducted interviews and tied their research into their coursework. Part I (which starts at 1:25) is with Yi Chien Jade Ho, a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Victoria, about her anti-gentrification efforts and tenant organizing in Vancouver's Chinatown. With students Vanessa Matsubara and Kylla Castillo, Yi Chien discusses her work protesting the Keefer 105 Project. Part II (which starts at 21:26) is Dr. Judith Shapiro of American University on the intersection of social and political influences that shape environmental challenges in China. In November 2023, both China and the U.S. pledged to work together to increase renewable energy sources and lower carbon emissions. But what are the unexamined effects of China's environmental policy implementation? In this episode, students Jake Yuen and Ariyana Dina seek to answer these questions as they consult Dr. Shapiro's expertise on China's environmental movements and policy. Many thanks to UBC course coordinator Gaylean Davies for working with us. 

Cultural biases play a pivotal role in shaping how executive presence is perceived, evaluated, and rewarded within professional settings. Executive presence in one culture may be perceived differently in another. Understanding the impact of cultural biases on executive presence is essential for leaders striving to navigate diverse work environments effectively. In this episode, Wendy Wang Kleinfeldt joins our host Elizabeth Bachman as they talk about executive presence and how that's affected by our cultural biases. Check out this episode, so you won't miss Wendy's insights on how to lead authentically in a globalized world.

“Love of God, love of neighbors. Seek the kingdom, the good of the world. And in that good of the whole, your own good. And be attuned to what is around you in joy and also in sorrow.” (Miroslav Volf)We're in a crisis of meaning. It's like our existential compasses are off kilter. Uprooted from faith, social, and civic communities—the very institutions that once supplied narratives, a sense of identity, and belonging.But meaning and purpose are central to our spiritual health and therefore thriving. And theology comes into play because psychologists are more concerned with how meaning is made descriptively—looking at the cognitive and affective processes of our brains and behavior. Whereas theologians are concerned with prescriptive meaning, commenting normatively about how we should live.This episode features renowned theologian Miroslav Volf (Henry B. Wright Professor of Systematic Theology at Yale Divinity School / Founder and Director of the Yale Center for Faith and Culture) and author of the bestselling book, Life Worth Living: A Guide to What Matters Most.We need stories of love and hope to define our lives. And much of Miroslav's life's work has been devoted to understanding what constitutes a life worth living.In our conversation, he shares about a God who is with us, who is loving, and who created us for love, calling us to an active role in the flourishing of this world.In this conversation, we discuss:How to discern what really matters and how to be intentional about a life worth livingThe need to challenge the hyper individualistic assumptions of our day, focusing on thriving life as a life of connections and convictionsSpiritual health as dependent on our relationships with one another, with God, and creationSpiritual practices that quiet, create space, and slow us down—allowing us to attune a broad and secure space for human becoming and unfoldingMiroslav speaks openly and vulnerably about his own experiences of faith, suffering, hope, and flourishingShow NotesLearn more about the Yale Center for Faith and CultureCheck out Miroslav's best-selling book, Life Worth Living: A Guide to What Matters Most (co-authored with Matt Croasmun and Ryan McAnnally-Linz)Reorienting theology around the concept of human flourishingHonor everyone, love God, love neighbor, seek the kingdom, stay attuned in joy and in sorrowCrisis of meaning and the need for deeper reflection on what matters most“We need stories of love and hope to define our lives.”Interdisciplinary research in psychology and theologyMiroslav reflects on his early life in 1970s Croatia (then Yugoslavia)Anthony Kronman's Education's End: Why Our Colleges and Universities Have Given Up on the Meaning of LifeMiroslav's early faith: “Jesus is alive.”“His experience was that people who believe are idiots, that they can't know anything, that they are these parasites that want to undermine whatever the society's trying to do. And so that was my first initiation, so to speak, in the public living of my faith. … but, it was also beautiful.”A way of life that is worth suffering for—holding a treasure.“Another occasion where we were actually beaten and chased out of a village that was completely communist-dominated. And we kind of disrupted it by … We spoke about Jesus … and they chased us out of the city to beat us up … and then we had this kind of sense of joy.”Practices vs ReflectionMoral practices and felt experience“There's always a kind of excess beyond what we can actually say, what we can describe, what we can explain. We stutter often when we try to—especially describe experiences like joy or like suffering. They're beyond the words. That's the beauty of them—giving oneself to them.”Miroslav Volf on thrivingThriving is framed around three elements of human experience: agency, circumstances, and emotions—knit together through the lens of the kingdom of God and Christian imaginationAgency: Love God and Love neighbor.Circumstances: “Thy kingdom come” vs “give us this day our daily bread”Emotions: Attune to the world. “Rejoice with those who rejoice and mourn with those who mourn.”“Love of God, love of neighbors. Seek the kingdom, the good of the world. And in that good of the whole, your own good. And be attuned to what is around you in joy and also in sorrow.”Primordial goodness: Goodness is always prior to evil.Spacious public faith and Christ as the key to flourishing lifeChrist as a moral teacher and exemplarThe “aliveness” and presence of Christ“I often don't experience God.”Martin Luther on faith: Christ as a gem, encased in our faithChurch fathers on the presence of Christ as “heated iron in fire”—the heat doesn't come from the iron but from the fired—similarly, God heats us from within.Exclusion & Embrace: A Theological Exploration of Identity, Otherness, and ReconciliationPorous boundaries and our nature as relational beingsJürgen Moltmann's autobiography A Broad Place“Religion really cramps our style… But in Miroslav's theology, personal wholeness in Christ is spacious and freeing.”Exodus 3: God promising to lead Israel out of bondage and constraint and into freedom and a broad spaceLoveRelational image of God and relationalityGod as ultimate lover—”God loves us while we are still so far away”Life Worth Living: A Guide to What Matters MostChristian faith and pluralismArticulating a coherent answer to what it means to live a life that's worthy of our humanityThe Recipe: “You can't put all the ingredients together as you wish. They have to fit together.”“We make truth claims.”“I think we go wrong when we don't honor people's own search for truth. The whole book is about having truth-seeking conversations about something that has a claim upon your life. And argue with others, but argue in such a way that honors everyone. And so for me, this is a kind of central Christian conviction that comes straight from the Bible, from 1 Peter. Short commandment: Honor everyone. That's what I need to do. Whatever they do, whatever they think, especially honor those who've spent so much time trying to think through some of these issues as many of the figures have that have, that are not necessarily Christian.”“Honor everyone.”Nurturing the ascetic practices of self-reflection and disciplineSpiritual exercise by Pam King: Creating SpaceTeresa of Avila and the Interior CastleRelationality, reciprocity, and mutual flourishingRobin Wall Kimmerer in *Braiding Sweetgrass: “*All flourishing is mutual.”“Human thriving isn't thriving when it's the expense of other people's thriving.”“And it's a kind of strange paradox. At our disposal, but it's all reference to me and to my experiences. … We have a really narrow scope of concerns.”Mary's Magnificat: “God coming and taking the mighty down from their thrones and transforming the entire world.”“What I want is the expansion of the horizon of concerns. Our horizon of concern is the horizon of God's mission in the world. God's mission is our mission.”About Miroslav VolfMiroslav Volf is the Henry B. Wright Professor of Theology at Yale Divinity School and is the Founder and Director of the Yale Center for Faith and Culture.He was educated in his native Croatia, the United States, and Germany, earning doctoral and post-doctoral degrees (with highest honors) from the University of Tübingen, Germany. He has written or edited more than 20 books, over 100 scholarly articles, and his work has been featured in the Washington Post, Christianity Today, Christian Century, Sojourners, and several other outlets, including NPR, On Being with Krista Tippett, and Public Television's Religion and Ethics Newsweekly.His books include Life Worth Living: A Guide to What Matters Most,  Exclusion and Embrace: A Theological Exploration of Identity, Otherness, and Reconciliation, Free of Charge: Giving and Forgiving in a Culture Stripped of Grace, Allah: A Christian Response, After Our Likeness: The Church as the Image of the Trinity, A Public Faith: How Followers of Christ Should Serve the Common Good, The End of Memory: Remembering Rightly in a Violent World, Flourishing: Why We Need Religion in a Globalized World, For the Life of the World: Theology that Makes a Difference (with Matthew Croasmun), and The Home of God: A Brief Story of Everything (with Ryan McAnnally-Linz). About the Thrive CenterLearn more at thethrivecenter.org.Follow us on Instagram @thrivecenterFollow us on X @thrivecenterFollow us on LinkedIn @thethrivecenter About Dr. Pam KingDr. Pam King is Executive Director the Thrive Center and is Peter L. Benson Professor of Applied Developmental Science at Fuller School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy. Follow her @drpamking. About With & ForHost: Pam KingSenior Director and Producer: Jill WestbrookOperations Manager: Lauren KimSocial Media Graphic Designer: Wren JuergensenConsulting Producer: Evan RosaSpecial thanks to the team at Fuller Studio and the Fuller School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy.

In this episode, Doug addresses the crucial theme of "Expanding the Kingdom" and how our approach to the lost and marginalized can profoundly impact our faith journey. We delve into Luke 15's parable of the lost sheep, unraveling its message about God's view of humanity and the dangers of cultural Marxism. Understand why seeing individuals as Jesus does is key to opposing harmful ideologies without losing compassion.Jesse and Doug discuss the importance of recognizing our limitations in "saving" others, emphasizing our role in aligning with Jesus' heart while respecting individual choices. Learn how to combat destructive ideas effectively, remembering that our struggle is not against individuals but against broader world forces of darkness.In a world where ideologies can be divisive and harmful, this episode equips you with insights to grow in faith and maturity, helping you to see through the lens of Christ's love and truth. Don't miss this empowering discussion on faith, ideology, and the power of a Christ-centered worldview.Subscribe to the Salty Pastor Podcast for more insightful episodes, and join us in expanding the Kingdom with wisdom, compassion, and conviction.

In this episode, Doug addresses the crucial theme of "Expanding the Kingdom" and how our approach to the lost and marginalized can profoundly impact our faith journey. We delve into Luke 15's parable of the lost sheep, unraveling its message about God's view of humanity and the dangers of cultural Marxism. Understand why seeing individuals as Jesus does is key to opposing harmful ideologies without losing compassion.Jesse and Doug discuss the importance of recognizing our limitations in "saving" others, emphasizing our role in aligning with Jesus' heart while respecting individual choices. Learn how to combat destructive ideas effectively, remembering that our struggle is not against individuals but against broader world forces of darkness.In a world where ideologies can be divisive and harmful, this episode equips you with insights to grow in faith and maturity, helping you to see through the lens of Christ's love and truth. Don't miss this empowering discussion on faith, ideology, and the power of a Christ-centered worldview.Subscribe to the Salty Pastor Podcast for more insightful episodes, and join us in expanding the Kingdom with wisdom, compassion, and conviction.

In this episode, President and CEO of the Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce Nicholas Adcock talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the importance of local economies and their relevance in an increasingly globalized world.   About Nicholas Adcock: Nicholas Adcock currently serves on the Board of Directors for Habitat for Humanity, Riverside and previously served as president of the Pick Group of Young Professionals. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government from the University of California, Riverside. Nicholas Adcock joined the Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce in 2009 as the Community Development Coordinator and rose through positions of Communications & Marketing Manager and Governmental Affairs Manager before becoming the organization's Vice President in 2013. During that time, he focused on projects like securing state funding and accreditation for the School of Medicine at the University of California, Riverside, advocating for reform and relief for businesses against predatory litigation, and securing local control of Ontario International Airport. More recently, Nicholas led the effort to transition several of the Chamber's value and membership programs to virtual settings and provide the latest news, resources, and information to local businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about Nicholas Adcock via https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-adcock-b5b77b75.  Podcast Highlights:   “We naturally tend to think that with the internet and e-commerce and all the wonderful sort of tools and realms in which people communicate or engage with each other, we tend to think that everything is on a global economy. And there are parts of it where it certainly is. But if you think for the average person so much of their lives is impacted and influenced by local decisions… In a globalized world that we live in, being hyper-local is more important than ever.” -       Nicholas Adcock on the topic of the importance of local economies amid an increasingly globalized world.  “And when you have strong economies, strong communities, it's because usually everybody understands where they bring the most strengths and not trying to be one thing for all people. I'm not trying to replicate government because that's their job. I'm not trying to replicate a corporation because that's their job. I'm trying to replicate what a Chamber of Commerce is set to do. I'm kind of bridging the gaps of what the other entity in a way can't fulfill.” -       Nicholas Adcock on the topic of how a strong local economy is built by different organizations focusing on their specialties.   “The trick of it all is you've got to think about a problem we experience today, can we fix it so that it's not a problem still 10 years from now...  To some degree I try to feel like if we can figure out whatever that root problem is then usually it helps us both both in both contexts, both today and tomorrow.” -       Nicholas Adcock on the topic of the necessity of solving local problems so they don't persist and remain future issues.  Guest: Nicholas Adcock (President and CEO of the Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce)  Interviewers: Rachel Strausman (UCR Public Policy Major, Dean's Vice Chief Ambassador) Naia Pizarro (UCR Public Policy Major, UCR School of Public Policy Student Senator)  LINK YOUTUBE-ANCHORMusic by: C Codainehttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/Xylo-Ziko/Minimal_1625https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Xylo-Ziko/PhaseCommercial Links:https://spp.ucr.edu/ba-mpphttps://spp.ucr.edu/mpp  This is a production of the UCR School of Public Policy: https://spp.ucr.edu/  Subscribe to this podcast so you don't miss an episode. Learn more about the series and other episodes via https://spp.ucr.edu/podcast. 

Rabbi Jonathan Ziring will present a three-part exploration of how the three classical processes of redemption have been altered, for better and worse, by the prevalence of social media.

Episode 1 Meeting Room 3 is a series of podcasts produced by one2one Academy. In this series, we take a look at the world of Business English, its impact on the global landscape, and uncover some of the myths behind it. Join us for an insight into this somewhat confusing yet important version of the English language. Episode 1 - A Global Audience Presenter - Sanj Saigal Production - One2one podcasts Website - www.one2oneacademy.com

In this week's long-form discussion, we take a look at the Australian mining and resource markets. It is an area of mining we typically do not cover much of here on MSD, but it is incredibly important to have a good understanding of for speculators in the junior side of the industry. We connect with Minelife's publisher, Gavin Wendt to a wide range of topics, including the doldrums of its own resource exchange and where the opportunities lie on the ASX. We then branch into other topics, including his thoughts on the Newmont/Newcrest deal, why rare earth exploration is seeing some liquidity, and just where are we in the commodity cycle? But one of the most important topics we cover is the role Australia plays in a de-globalized world. Will it continue to be China's main supplier of metals and resources? Or will geopolitics force Australia into different directions? We'd like to thank our sponsors: Western Copper and Gold is focused on developing the world-class Casino project in Canada's Yukon Territory. The Casino project consists of an impressive 11 billion pounds of copper and 21 million ounces of gold in an overall resource. Western Copper and Gold trades on the TSX and the NYSE American with WRN. Be sure to follow the company via their website, www.westerncopperandgold.com. ASCU is an early-stage copper developer and explorer of the Cactus Mine and its satellite project, Parks/Salyer, both situated on a 4km mine trend on private land in Arizona's porphyry copper district. Opportunity for significant growth and scale exist along the trend, while future capex requirements outlined in the Cactus PEA benefit from significant onsite and nearby access to infrastructure. The Company is led by an executive management team and Board which have a long-standing track record of successful project delivery in North America. For more information, please visit www.arizonasonoran.com. Fireweed Metals is advancing 3 different projects within the Yukon and Northwest Territories, including the flagship Macmillan Pass Project, a large zinc-lead-silver deposit and the Mactung Project, one of the largest and highest-grade tungsten deposits in the world. Fireweed plans to advance these projects through exploration, resource definition, metallurgy, engineering, economic studies and collaboration with indigenous people on the path to production. For more information please visit fireweedmetals.com.

In the increasingly globalized world that we live in, it's important for us to learn how to be keepers of our values as Africans as we live and work in different multicultural environments. In today's episode, we welcome Wadzanayi Mutema (Wadzy) to the Boardroom to unpack what it truly means to be culture custodians and global citizens. Wadzy is from Zimbabwe and has expansive experience working in various African countries such as South Africa, Mozambique, Uganda, Namibia as well as in Europe.  She breaks down how living and working in multicultural environments has nurtured her ability to assimilate and adapt- and how she has translated such skills in identifying gaps in the workplace and designing solutions.Wadzy draws some comparisons between work culture in Africa and in Finland where she currently works and emphasizes how important it is to learn from the West but also be keepers of our own values as Africans when working in these different parts of the world. If you are interested in learning more about Wadzy and the amazing work he does, follow the link here. --- Join us in creating social impact through a cup of tea by visiting www.nepalteacollective.com Support our podcast further by subscribing to our Patreon Page here: https://www.patreon.com/boardroombanter?fan_landing=true

Join us for a thought-provoking conversation with Rana Foroohar, global business columnist and author of "Homecoming: The Path to Prosperity in a Post Global World". In this episode, Rana discusses the need for a localized economy to find a balance between the power of big government and large corporations. We explore how a prosperous, localized economy can be created by retethering wealth and place and talking about people and organizations that are already making it happen. From the problem with big food to the challenges of manufacturing and construction, Rana shares stories of people working on solutions and how additive manufacturing, localized production, and digital innovation can play a role in the future of our economy, and what the impact on inflation might be. Tune in to this fascinating discussion and gain new insights into the potential for a more resilient and balanced economy.----------EXCEPTIONAL RESOURCE: Find Out How to Build a Safer & Better Performing Portfolio using this FREE NEW Portfolio Builder Tool----Follow Niels on Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube or via the TTU website.IT's TRUE ? – most CIO's read 50+ books each year – get your FREE copy of the Ultimate Guide to the Best Investment Books ever written here.And you can get a free copy of my latest book “The Many Flavors of Trend Following” here.Learn more about the Trend Barometer here.Send your questions to info@toptradersunplugged.comAnd please share this episode with a like-minded friend and leave an honest Rating & Review on iTunes or Spotify so more people can discover the podcast.Follow Kevin on SubStack.Follow Rana on Twitter & read her book.Episode TimeStamps: 02:49 - Introduction to Rana Foroohar and her new book11:42 - What will the new world bring?17:01 - The problems with Big Food21:58 - The fascinating story about Molly Jahn?28:08 - A realistic solution?31:14 - A passion for manufacturing37:22 - The pendulum is swinging38:47 - An era of Hyper

Ruzanna Tarverdyan est mathématicienne et économiste, auteure de plusieurs livres ( Diagnostics for a Globalized World et Measuring Sustainable Development Goals Performance). Docteur économiste-mathématicien, avec 30 ans d'expérience à des niveaux de responsabilité de plus en plus élevés dans la recherche et la coopération au développement, engagée dans la mise en œuvre de l'Agenda 2030 des Nations Unies pour le développement durable. Elle possède des connaissances de divers points de vue : le système des Nations Unies, les donateurs versés et multilatéraux, le gouvernement national, les universités, la société civile, les organisations à but non lucratif et le secteur privé.

Ruzanna Tarverdyan est mathématicienne et économiste, auteure de plusieurs livres ( Diagnostics for a Globalized World et Measuring Sustainable Development Goals Performance). Docteur économiste-mathématicien, avec 30 ans d'expérience à des niveaux de responsabilité de plus en plus élevés dans la recherche et la coopération au développement, engagée dans la mise en œuvre de l'Agenda 2030 des Nations Unies pour le développement durable. Elle possède des connaissances de divers points de vue : le système des Nations Unies, les donateurs versés et multilatéraux, le gouvernement national, les universités, la société civile, les organisations à but non lucratif et le secteur privé.

Way of the Heart continues diving deeper into the theme of “the Good Life.” Joined by Bishop Scott McCaig, the guys dive into conversation regarding the 4 levels of happiness and how that contributes towards our fulfillment. They discuss how the levels of happiness help motivate us to become a better person and often leads to improving the quality of life for yourself and family. They also take a look into the many unhealthy desires for success that people hold in their hearts. This episode is a must listen for anyone wanting to learn more about how to use the levels of happiness to satisfy their needs for fulfillment. Key Points The good life is reaching happiness on all four of it's levels The foundations of the idea of the good life is the Greek philosophers Finding happiness in something external is the most basic level of happiness: material objects, physical pleasures, etc. The pros and cons associated with the pursuit of each level of happiness Owning possessions is fine unless you let the possessions own you Happiness by comparison. Being happy due to your successes. Happiness from doing good for others. Happiness from reaching out with our hearts to other people. Perfect happiness recognizes that our deepest fulfillment yearns for something not of this world: Heaven.  References“Fulfillment of All Desire” by Ralph Martin “Finding True Happiness” by Fr. Robert Spitzer“Flourishing: Why We Need Religion in a Globalized World” by Miroslav Volf Connect with Way of the Heart: Facebook: @wayoftheheartpodcast Instagram: @wayoftheheartpodcast Website: www.wayoftheheartpodcast.com   Never miss out on an episode by hitting the subscribe button right now! Help other people find the show and grow as holy men by sharing this podcast with them individually or on your social media. Thanks!   Audio editing by Forte Catholic

When we think of networks of organized crime, we tend to place them in their own category, occupying an "underworld" of its own rules separate from the norms and laws that guide our states operate in societies. In his new book, "Gangsters and Other Statesmen: Mafias, Separatists, and Torn States in a Globalized World," Danilo Mandić, a political sociologist at Harvard, challenges this assumption and points to numerous examples of crime and criminal networks being interwoven and overlaid on numerous governments and separatist movements, which of course often has a major impact in terms of how these states are formed, how peace is brokered in conflicts, and how national identity is formed. Mandić's book presents fascinating first-hand field research from some of the world's most contested regions, including disputed territories of Kosovo and South Ossetia, where he was interviewed mobsters, separatists, and policymakers along major smuggling routes. In this interview with Robert Amsterdam, Mandić discusses how often mainstream academic discourse has ignored the influential role of non-state actors in the criminal world, and argues that these groups can be a fateful determinant of state capacity, separatist success, and ethnic conflict.

Vishwa and Milda analyze the root causes and disproportionate impact of inflation around the world. To discuss the pros and cons of Globalization and its impact on inflation, they are joined by Ignas Karvelis, a young political activist and debater.In Milda's Rant, she talks about her disdain for centrism as an ideology that promotes a stagnant status-quo. In his Rant, Vishwa talks about the US Government's unjust prosecution of Julian Assange and the dangerous precedent it sets for free speech.For exclusive content and fan polls follow us on Instagram @wakeupcallpodcast and to find our audio podcast click linktr.ee/wakeupcallpodcast. Only with your support can we continue to put perspectives above partisanship so please give us a follow and a rating! We appreciate your support!If you have any opinions about this episode or suggestions for future topics, feel free to leave a comment below! This is an open space for everyone.

We won't let you start the weekend without a new episode this week either. Today, Scarlett Hooft Graafland is taking us on a journey through highly contrasting places around the world. As an internationally recognized artist and photographer, Scarlett travels the globe to create unique images. She is fascinated by the untouched corners of our world and tries to capture these in analog photographs. But how does she find these peaceful, untouched, and unknown places in an increasingly globalized world? Yomi Adegoke speaks to her about the magic of analog photography, an enthusiasm for spontaneity, and a very special symbiosis with nature. 02:40 The world as a canvas 03:50 The meaning of Forwardism 05:20 We are all connected in this huge world 06:00 The magic of nature photography 08:25 Scarlett Hooft Graafland's Polar Bear 09:55 From sculptor to photographer 12:30 Solo Travel: Gamble and adventure 16:00 The enthusiasm for the unplanned 17:00 Places to travel: Stories of an artist 18:00 Analogue photography 20:00 The future of photography You can find more information about our host Yomi Adegoke here and about our guest Scarlett Hooft Graafland here. Tune in to find out what Forwardism sounds like. Want to know what Forwardism looks like? Click here and experience a new dimension of luxury with the BMW i7.

Joseph Wang, former senior FED trader & known as the “Fed Guy”, joins us to discuss the credibility of the FOMC and what drives the neutral rate, Central Bank policies and the consequences of increased divergence, monetary policies and reducing liquidity to address the problems of inflation, de-globalization and how labour is no longer connected to corporate wellness, how the FED and other Central Banks have focused on the wrong things for the last few decades, exorbitant privilege and whether the FED is starting to lose control, safe assets and ways to preserve capital, cryptocurrencies, strength of the Dollar and much more. ---- ---- Follow Niels on https://twitter.com/toptraderslive (Twitter), https://www.linkedin.com/in/nielskaastruplarsen (LinkedIn), https://www.youtube.com/user/toptraderslive (YouTube) or via the https://www.toptradersunplugged.com/ (TTU website). IT's TRUE ? – most CIO's read 50+ books each year – get your FREE copy of the Ultimate Guide to the Best Investment Books ever written https://www.toptradersunplugged.com/Ultimate (here). And you can get a free copy of my latest book “The Many Flavors of Trend Following” https://www.toptradersunplugged.com/flavor (here). Learn more about the Trend Barometer https://www.toptradersunplugged.com/resources/market-trends/ (here). Send your questions to info@toptradersunplugged.com And please share this episode with a like-minded friend and leave an honest Rating & Review on https://www.toptradersunplugged.com/reviewttu (iTunes) or https://open.spotify.com/show/2OnOvLbIV3AttbFLxuoaBW (Spotify) so more people can discover the podcast. Follow Cem on https://twitter.com/jam_croissant (Twitter). Follow Joseph on https://twitter.com/fedguy12?lang=en (Twitter). Episode TimeStamps: 00:00 - Intro 03:13 - Joseph's background 06:34 - Shocking FED Announcement 10:52 - Central Bank policies 14:11 - Monetary policies and liquidity 30:40 - Fed paper suggesting they don't know where Inflation comes from 40:03 - The wider consequences 45:45 - FED losing control? 53:55 - Safe assets and crypto 01:05:01 - What keeps Joseph up at night? 01:09:52 - Thanks for listening  Copyright © 2022 – CMC AG – All Rights Reserved ---- PLUS: Whenever you're ready... here are 3 ways I can help you in your investment Journey: 1. eBooks that cover key topics that you need to know about In my eBooks, I put together some key discoveries and things I have learnt during the more than 3 decades I have worked in the Trend Following industry, which I hope you will find useful. https://www.toptradersunplugged.com/resources/ebooks/ (Click Here) 2. Daily Trend Barometer and Market Score One of the things I'm really proud of, is the fact that I have managed to published the Trend Barometer and Market Score each day for more than a decade...as these tools are really good at describing the environment for trend following managers as well as giving insights into the general positioning of a trend following strategy! https://www.toptradersunplugged.com/resources/market-trends/ (Click Here) 3. Other Resources that can help you And if you are hungry for more useful resources from the trend following world...check out some precious resources that I have found over the years to be really valuable. https://www.toptradersunplugged.com/resources/ (Click Here) https://www.toptradersunplugged.com/legal/privacy-policy/ (Privacy Policy) https://www.toptradersunplugged.com/disclaimer/ (Disclaimer)

United Europe has many dimensions. In the history of European unification, liberal projects of economic integration have coexisted and competed with ideas of social justice & solidarity, but also of Europe as a power. In this episode, RECET's Scientific Director Jannis Panagiotidis discusses the book "Europe contre Europe: Entre liberté, solidarité et puissance" with its author Laurent Warlouzet.   Laurent Warlouzet is professor at Paris Sorbonne University, chair of European history. A former postdoctoral fellow at the European University Institute and at the London School of Economics, he has published a book entitled "Governing Europe in a Globalized World. Neolibearlism and its Alternatives after 1973" (Routledge 2018). Based on British, French, German and EU archives, it explores the debate between social-democratic, neoliberal and neomercantilist policies in Western Europe between 1973 and 1986. He has also published on the history of competition and industrial policies.

Futurized goes beneath the trends to track the underlying forces of disruption in tech, policy, business models, social dynamics and the environment. I'm your host, Trond Arne Undheim (@trondau), futurist, author, investor, and serial entrepreneur. Join me as I discuss the societal impact of deep tech such as AI, blockchain, IoT, nanotech, quantum, robotics, and synthetic biology, and tackle topics such as entrepreneurship, trends, or the future of work. On the show, I interview smart people with a soul: founders, authors, executives, and other thought leaders, or even the occasional celebrity. Futurized is a bi-weekly show, preparing YOU to think about how to deal with the next decade's disruption, so you can succeed and thrive no matter what happens. Futurized—conversations that matter. In episode 124 of the podcast, the topic is: Cultural Agility. Our guest is Paula Caligiuri, D'Amore-McKim School of Business, Northeastern University, author of Build Your Cultural Agility: The Nine Competencies of Successful Global Professionals. After listening to the episode, check out: Paula Caligiuri (@PaulaCaligiuri): https://damore-mckim.northeastern.edu/people/paula-caligiuri/  Build Your Cultural Agility: The Nine Competencies of Successful Global Professionals: https://www.koganpage.com/product/build-your-cultural-agility-9781789666595  In this conversation, they talk about Remote Cultural Agility in a Globalized World during COVID-19. How do you acquire cultural agility? How does it translate to the online world or to the hybrid future of work? There are lessons for both expatriate management, global leadership development, and self-help. If you're new to the show, seek particular topics, or you are looking for a great way to tell your friends about the show, which we always appreciate, we've got the episode categories. Those are at Futurized.org/episodes. They are collections of your favorite episodes organized by topic, such as Entrepreneurship, Trends, Emerging Tech, or The Future of Work. That'll help new listeners get a taste of everything that we do here, starting with a topic they are familiar with, or want to go deeper in. The host of this podcast, Trond Arne Undheim, Ph.D is the author of Health Tech: Rebooting Society's Software, Hardware and Mindset--published by Routledge in 2021, Future Tech: How to Capture Value from Disruptive industry Trends--published by Kogan Page in 2021, Pandemic Aftermath: how Coronavirus changes Global Society and Disruption Games: How to Thrive on Serial Failure (2020)--both published by Atmosphere Press in 2020, Leadership From Below: How the Internet Generation Redefines the Workplace by Lulu Press in 2008. For an overview, go to Trond's Books at Trondundheim.com/books At this stage, Futurized is lucky enough to have several sponsors. To check them out, go to Sponsors | Futurized - thoughts on our emerging future. If you are interested in sponsoring the podcast, or to get an overview of other services provided by the host of this podcast, including how to book him for keynote speeches, please go to Store | Futurized - thoughts on our emerging future. We will consider all brands that have a demonstrably positive contribution to the future. Before you do anything else, make sure you are subscribed to our newsletter on Futurized.org, where you can find hundreds of episodes of conversations that matter to the future. I hope you can also leave a positive review on iTunes or in your favorite podcast player--it really matters to the future of this podcast. Thanks so much, let's begin. You have just listened to episode 124 of the Futurized podcast, with host Trond Arne Undheim, futurist and author. If you are interested in Trond's products or services, feel free to check out Futurized.org/store, where you can book a keynote speech, become a sponsor or partner, request a podcast swap, or buy a few of Trond's books, such as Health Tech, Future Tech, Pandemic Aftermath, Disruption Games or Leadership From Below. If you are interested in all of Trond's projects, check out his website, Trondundheim.com which has links to his other podcasts as well as his public appearances. In this conversation, we talked about how to be culturally agile as we are already living in a hybrid future of work. Trond's takeaway: my takeaway is that being a successful global professionals is not easy. You have to master self-management including tolerance and resilience, you need to be competent at building relationships and you need to manage cultural adaptation to new realities around you. Thanks for listening. If you liked the show, subscribe at Futurized.org or in your preferred podcast player, and rate us with five stars. If you like this topic, you may enjoy other episodes of Futurized, such as episode113, Tech in Tomorrow's Learning Organizations, episode 94, Workforce, Humanity, and Future Tech, or episode 66, The Serendipity of Social Innovation. Hopefully, you'll find something awesome in these or other episodes. If so, do let us know by messaging us, we would love to share your thoughts with other listeners. Futurized is created in association with Yegii, the insight network. Yegii lets clients create multidisciplinary dream teams consisting of a subject matter experts, academics, consultants, data scientists, and generalists as team leaders. Yegii's services include speeches, briefings, seminars, reports and ongoing monitoring. You can find Yegii at Yegii.org. 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The world today seem to prefer politics to morality, a personal brand to inner character, resume virtues that achieve success over eulogy virtues that reveal who you truly are... and it like this from the news to Instagram, at PTA meetings and little league fields, from the grocery store line to the protest front lines. David Brooks thinks we need to find our way back on the road to character.Today, New York Times columnist David Brooks joins Miroslav Volf for a conversation about his 2015 book The Road to Character. Together, they reflect on the central virtues in a life of flourishing that leads to joy, the importance of reintroducing the concept of sin back into public conversation, and the challenge of finding the resolve to pursue the commitments to vocation, faith, community, and family in a culture that tempts us toward individualism and idolatry of the self.This is part 2 of a 2-part conversation on Flourishing, Character, and the Good Life. Check out Part 1 , featuring David Brooks interviewing Miroslav Volf about his 2016 book, Flourishing: Why We Need Religion in a Globalized World.Show NotesRabbi Joseph Ber Soloveitchik: Adam 1 vs Adam 2Resume Virtues vs Eulogy VirtuesThe power of a good mom for developing characterChristian Smith and the dearth of moral dilemmas in young people, reducing everything to emotivism and individualismSin vs "insensitive""How do you introduce sin into the secular conversation?"Brooks sense of vocation: Shifting the conversation out of politics and into morality.Tim Keller: don't talk about depravity, talk about disordered loves.Character development requires awareness of sinfulness, correcting where we've gone wrong.Managing the "Big Me"How to motivate humilityHumility: Not thinking lowly of oneself, but seeing yourself accurately.Humanity as crooked tinder: Confront your broken nature.Flourishing is a commitment to four things: vocation, faith/philosophy, community, spouse/family"The tree is my only friend. ... The tree talks to me and says, 'I am life, I am life, I am eternal life.'"Biblical imagination of the world to come: Lion with lamb; everyone sitting under their own fig tree; entering into joy.A "deeply embedded" life"Every day in government sucks, but the whole experience is tremendously rewarding."Flourishing and suffering, enlarging capacity for empathyLove to enlarge our heartsMoments where it comes together in joyThe gratuity and deficit that comes with joyThe way David Brooks writes his column: piles of papers and notes, crawling around on the floorJoy as advent and anticipationMarket economy, competition, self-projection as a brand, selling oneselfThe rise of fame in recent years: By 2 to 1, college students prefer a life of fame to a life of sex"You need a counter-culture within yourself."Tough interview question about character: "Name a time you told the truth and it hurt you.""There is a vacuum for people to think and talk about their own internal lives."People are hungry and thirsty for a discussion of character and flourishing amidst their default lives of success and individualism.Practices and habits to form characterExperiencing great love that fuses one with anotherOvercoming challenges and sufferingDeep involvement in an act of service"Do the reading."Latch on to a tradition, rather than build your own system.The role of education in being drawn toward beauty and moments of transcendenceProduction NotesThis podcast featured David Brooks and Miroslav VolfEdited and Produced by Evan RosaHosted by Evan RosaProduction Assistance by Martin Chan & Nathan JowersA Production of the Yale Center for Faith & Culture at Yale Divinity School https://faith.yale.edu/aboutSupport For the Life of the World podcast by giving to the Yale Center for Faith & Culture: https://faith.yale.edu/give

What is the shape of a flourishing human life? Once upon a time this question came pre-answered—by culture or tribe, by religion or philosophy, by tradition or way of life—but these days, given our increasingly individualized world and its emphasis on autonomy and self-expression, given the breakdown of social trust and the increasing degree of polarization and suspicion of the other: we each have to ask and answer these questions for ourselves: What is the good life?What does it mean to live a flourishing life, and how can we actually do it? These are difficult questions on their own. They require intellectual muscles we've long let atrophy; they require reading deeply and at length; they require a willingness to listen across the chasm of disagreement. But one begins to wonder: if each of us must answer these questions for ourselves, how do we even begin to have this conversation together? The fact is, we need one another. Not just to answer them well. But to ask them well.For the coming two weeks, we'll be airing a conversation between New York Times columnist David Brooks and theologian Miroslav Volf. In this first part of the dialogue, David interviews Miroslav about his 2016 book, Flourishing: Why We Need Religion in a Globalized World. In next week's follow up, Miroslav and David discuss his 2015 book The Road to Character.Show NotesLife going well, life led well, life feeling right"Flourishing extends over long periods of time.""Does flourishing involve some eternal standard?"How can we engage in meaningful debate about religion and flourishing in a globalized world?Reading Nietzsche devotionally as a Christian theologianThe world is becoming, for ill or for good, a more religious placeWhat does religion offer the individual person today?"I don't see any reason why washing the feet of the destitute... why that wouldn't be an even more noble calling than working for Goldman Sachs."Market economy and flourishing "Religious traditions take us out of ourselves, into something transcendent."Can you be good without God?"You can be good without believing in God, but you can't be without God."If you have no connection to the transcendent realm, do you have a chance at being good?SecularizationThe state of the world: Globalization and religion are in crisis, tearing human communities and nations and cultures apart.Global capitalism letting down our hopeful expectations, because it's not delivering on the creation or distribution of wealthSin and grace in public debate—"Why did the secular sermons go away?"Life Worth Living course at Yale CollegeThe unbearable lightness of beingTwo nihilismsIs it possible to combine the pleasure of freedom and belief in God?Joy in and joy of the world: taking pleasure in the created orderThe sacraments of relationships and admiring the good of the worldPluralism and contending particular universalismsProduction NotesThis podcast featured journalist and columnist David Brooks and theologian Miroslav VolfEdited and Produced by Evan RosaHosted by Evan RosaProduction Assistance by Martin Chan & Nathan JowersA Production of the Yale Center for Faith & Culture at Yale Divinity School https://faith.yale.edu/aboutSupport For the Life of the World podcast by giving to the Yale Center for Faith & Culture: https://faith.yale.edu/give

We are happy to have Cristina with us speaking to her background and current work. Cristina shares her views and relationship to activism and, as a scholar, the importance of balancing sympathy with a critical, analytical and self-reflexive research lens. What can an ethnographic perspective bring different than other research methods? What is the difference of applying ethnographic research to activist spaces vs others? What is the value of a conference space and why should you invest in physical attendance? Lastly as a key note of the Why the World needs Anthropologists, Mobilizing the planet she shares how she will be contributing   to the theme as well as her advice and thoughts to those considering to attend. Listen to the episode to hear more about it.Cristina Flesher Fominaya is a co-founder of the open-access social movements journal Interface and Editor-in-Chief of SocialMovement Studies. She holds an MA and a PhD in Sociology from the University of California, Berkeley. Cristina publishes widely on politics, social movements and democracy in both academic and media outlets. Her three most recent books are Democracy Reloaded: Inside Spain's Political Laboratory from 15-M to Podemos (Oxford University Press); Social Movements in a Globalized World (Palgrave Macmillan/Red Globe); and The Handbook of Contemporary European Social Movements: Protest in Turbulent Times (Routledge).Mentioned:Why the World needs Anthropology, Mobilizing the Planet https://www.applied-anthropology.com/speaker/cristina-flesher-fominaya/Media :Check Cristina Flesher Fominaya's profile at academia.edu and Google Scholar ProfileRecommended reading – all open-access PDF: Collective Identity in Social Movements: Central Concepts and DebatesFeminism, women´s movements and women in movementRedefining the Crisis/ Redefining Democracy: Mobilising for the Right to Housing in Spain's PAH MovementCreating Cohesion from Diversity: The Challenge of Collective Identity Formation in the Global Justice Movement    

This week we look at the symbolism and substance of borders. We've covered the US/Mexico border previously, but this time we take a large look at borderlands and what those lines mean for the people living on either side.   Ali speaks with VICE news correspondent David Noriega and Danilo Zak Policy & Advocacy Associate at the Forum.    Check us out on Twitter and Facebook for more great stories from our podcast. 

How are immigrants’ lives shaped by cultural and political dynamics in their homeland, hostland, and “elsewhere” countries whose geopolitical dynamics affect their experiences (such as South Asian Muslims who are affected by post-9/11 and more recent backlash against Middle Eastern nations)? In today’s podcast, we talk with Tahseen Shams, Assistant Professor of Sociology at the University of Toronto-St.George and author of Here, There, and Elsewhere: The Making of Immigrant Identities in a Globalized World. Tahseen talks about how her own background as a Bangladeshi immigrant to Mississippi inspired her to become an ethnographer, and how her positionality affected her research with other South Asian Immigrants. She describes how she used content analysis of Facebook to overcome her own effect on interviewees and some of the difficulties she had in managing relationships with her participants. Also, in a fascinating discussion of how her female research participants navigated contrasting identity categories of “Good Muslim” and “Moderate Muslim”, she reflects on what she learned from the tensions between what they said in interviews and what she observed them doing. Finally, Tahseen talks about finding inspiration in reading novels and her new research project on inter-ethnic relationships. Tahseen Shams is Assistant Professor of Sociology at the University of Toronto - St. George, and the Bissell-Heyd Research Fellow at the Centre for the Study of the United States of the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy. Alex Diamond is a Ph.D. candidate in sociology at the University of Texas, Austin. Sneha Annavarapu is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Chicago. Dr. Sneha Annavarapu is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Chicago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/sociology

How are immigrants’ lives shaped by cultural and political dynamics in their homeland, hostland, and “elsewhere” countries whose geopolitical dynamics affect their experiences (such as South Asian Muslims who are affected by post-9/11 and more recent backlash against Middle Eastern nations)? In today’s podcast, we talk with Tahseen Shams, Assistant Professor of Sociology at the University of Toronto-St.George and author of Here, There, and Elsewhere: The Making of Immigrant Identities in a Globalized World. Tahseen talks about how her own background as a Bangladeshi immigrant to Mississippi inspired her to become an ethnographer, and how her positionality affected her research with other South Asian Immigrants. She describes how she used content analysis of Facebook to overcome her own effect on interviewees and some of the difficulties she had in managing relationships with her participants. Also, in a fascinating discussion of how her female research participants navigated contrasting identity categories of “Good Muslim” and “Moderate Muslim”, she reflects on what she learned from the tensions between what they said in interviews and what she observed them doing. Finally, Tahseen talks about finding inspiration in reading novels and her new research project on inter-ethnic relationships. Tahseen Shams is Assistant Professor of Sociology at the University of Toronto - St. George, and the Bissell-Heyd Research Fellow at the Centre for the Study of the United States of the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy. Alex Diamond is a Ph.D. candidate in sociology at the University of Texas, Austin. Sneha Annavarapu is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Chicago. Dr. Sneha Annavarapu is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Chicago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

How are immigrants’ lives shaped by cultural and political dynamics in their homeland, hostland, and “elsewhere” countries whose geopolitical dynamics affect their experiences (such as South Asian Muslims who are affected by post-9/11 and more recent backlash against Middle Eastern nations)? In today’s podcast, we talk with Tahseen Shams, Assistant Professor of Sociology at the University of Toronto-St.George and author of Here, There, and Elsewhere: The Making of Immigrant Identities in a Globalized World. Tahseen talks about how her own background as a Bangladeshi immigrant to Mississippi inspired her to become an ethnographer, and how her positionality affected her research with other South Asian Immigrants. She describes how she used content analysis of Facebook to overcome her own effect on interviewees and some of the difficulties she had in managing relationships with her participants. Also, in a fascinating discussion of how her female research participants navigated contrasting identity categories of “Good Muslim” and “Moderate Muslim”, she reflects on what she learned from the tensions between what they said in interviews and what she observed them doing. Finally, Tahseen talks about finding inspiration in reading novels and her new research project on inter-ethnic relationships. Tahseen Shams is Assistant Professor of Sociology at the University of Toronto - St. George, and the Bissell-Heyd Research Fellow at the Centre for the Study of the United States of the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy. Alex Diamond is a Ph.D. candidate in sociology at the University of Texas, Austin. Sneha Annavarapu is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Chicago. Dr. Sneha Annavarapu is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Chicago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/anthropology

How are immigrants’ lives shaped by cultural and political dynamics in their homeland, hostland, and “elsewhere” countries whose geopolitical dynamics affect their experiences (such as South Asian Muslims who are affected by post-9/11 and more recent backlash against Middle Eastern nations)? In today’s podcast, we talk with Tahseen Shams, Assistant Professor of Sociology at the University of Toronto-St.George and author of Here, There, and Elsewhere: The Making of Immigrant Identities in a Globalized World. Tahseen talks about how her own background as a Bangladeshi immigrant to Mississippi inspired her to become an ethnographer, and how her positionality affected her research with other South Asian Immigrants. She describes how she used content analysis of Facebook to overcome her own effect on interviewees and some of the difficulties she had in managing relationships with her participants. Also, in a fascinating discussion of how her female research participants navigated contrasting identity categories of “Good Muslim” and “Moderate Muslim”, she reflects on what she learned from the tensions between what they said in interviews and what she observed them doing. Finally, Tahseen talks about finding inspiration in reading novels and her new research project on inter-ethnic relationships. Tahseen Shams is Assistant Professor of Sociology at the University of Toronto - St. George, and the Bissell-Heyd Research Fellow at the Centre for the Study of the United States of the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy. Alex Diamond is a Ph.D. candidate in sociology at the University of Texas, Austin. Sneha Annavarapu is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Chicago. Dr. Sneha Annavarapu is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Chicago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/islamic-studies

How are immigrants’ lives shaped by cultural and political dynamics in their homeland, hostland, and “elsewhere” countries whose geopolitical dynamics affect their experiences (such as South Asian Muslims who are affected by post-9/11 and more recent backlash against Middle Eastern nations)? In today’s podcast, we talk with Tahseen Shams, Assistant Professor of Sociology at the University of Toronto-St.George and author of Here, There, and Elsewhere: The Making of Immigrant Identities in a Globalized World. Tahseen talks about how her own background as a Bangladeshi immigrant to Mississippi inspired her to become an ethnographer, and how her positionality affected her research with other South Asian Immigrants. She describes how she used content analysis of Facebook to overcome her own effect on interviewees and some of the difficulties she had in managing relationships with her participants. Also, in a fascinating discussion of how her female research participants navigated contrasting identity categories of “Good Muslim” and “Moderate Muslim”, she reflects on what she learned from the tensions between what they said in interviews and what she observed them doing. Finally, Tahseen talks about finding inspiration in reading novels and her new research project on inter-ethnic relationships. Tahseen Shams is Assistant Professor of Sociology at the University of Toronto - St. George, and the Bissell-Heyd Research Fellow at the Centre for the Study of the United States of the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy. Alex Diamond is a Ph.D. candidate in sociology at the University of Texas, Austin. Sneha Annavarapu is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Chicago. Dr. Sneha Annavarapu is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Chicago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/south-asian-studies

Hey everybody! Today I am giddy! I am thrilled to be able to have Dr. Miroslav Volf as a guest today. He is probably one of my favorite living theologians. I think you will enjoy this week's episode as we explore his book Exclusion and Embrace: A Theological Exploration of Identity, Otherness, and Reconciliation Miroslav Volf is the Henry B. Wright Professor of Theology at Yale Divinity School and is the Founder and Director of the Yale Center for Faith and Culture. He was educated in his native Croatia, the United States, and Germany, earning doctoral and post-doctoral degrees (with highest honors) from the University of Tübingen, Germany.  He has written or edited more than 20 books, over 100 scholarly articles, and his work has been featured in the Washington Post, Christianity Today, Christian Century, Sojourners, and several other outlets, including NPR's Speaking of Faith(now On Being with Krista Tippett) and Public Television’s Religion and Ethics Newsweekly. Some of his most significant books include: ‍Exclusion and Embrace: A Theological Exploration of Identity, Otherness, and Reconciliation (1996; revised edition, 2019), translated in 9 other languages, winner of the Grawemeyer Award in Religion, and one of Christianity Today’s 100 most important religious books of the 20th century Free of Charge: Giving and Forgiving in a Culture Stripped of Grace (2006), which was the Archbishop of Canterbury Lenten book for 2006 Allah: A Christian Response (2011), on whether Muslims and Christians have a common God After Our Likeness: The Church as the Image of the Trinity (1998), winner of the Christianity Today Book Award A Public Faith: How Followers of Christ Should Serve the Common Good (2011) The End of Memory: Remembering Rightly in a Violent World (2006; revised edition, 2020), winner of the Christianity Today Book Award‍ Flourishing: Why We Need Religion in a Globalized World (2016) ‍ For the Life of the World: Theology that Makes a Difference (2019), his most recent book, co-authored with Matthew Croasmun Prior to his appointment at Yale Divinity School in 1998, he taught at the Evangelical Theological Seminary in Osijek, Croatia (1979–80 and 1983–90) and Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California (1990–1998). A member of the Episcopal Church in the U.S.A. and the Evangelical Church in Croatia, Professor Volf has been involved in international ecumenical dialogues (for instance, with the Vatican’s Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity) and interfaith dialogues (on the executive board of C-1 World Dialogue), and is active participant in the Global Agenda Council on Values of the World Economic Forum. Miroslav regularly teaches and lectures in Central and Eastern Europe, Asia, and across North America. He has given over 30 prestigious lectureships at universities around the world, including Harvard University; Oxford University; Stockholm School of Theology; Duke University; Calvin University, University of Birmingham. Recommended Resources:  For the Life of the World Podcast Episode 105: The Emergence of Sin, and Interview with Matthew Croasmun If you’re enjoying this podcast, spread the word by sharing it with your friends and leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. I encourage you to send me your feedback or suggestions for an interview. Help me help you. You can email me at jroper@foursquare.org, or direct message me on Facebook. You can also submit any feedback or questions here. Don’t forget to subscribe in Apple Podcasts or where ever you get your podcasts. As always, you can connect with me on Facebook or Twitter. It’s your life, now go live it!

In this episode of CCYSC Awaaz, Dr John Wall and Dr Tanu Biswas discuss the history of childism, and how insights from the global south enrich childist thinking. Dr Wall and Dr Biswas talk about their personal and scholarly journeys, research, how childism relates to other ‘isms' such as feminism and post-colonialism, as well as its close affinity to decolonial sensibilities. Dr John Wall is a theoretical ethicist whose research and teaching focus on the groundwork of moral life. He is particularly interested in moral life's relations to language, power, culture, and childhood. His work falls into three main areas: post-structuralist ethics; political theory; and childhoods and children's rights. He is the director of the Childism Institute at Rutgers University – Camden (https://www.childism.org/). He is also co-founder of the Children's Voting Colloquium (https://www.childrenvoting.org/), a worldwide collaboration of child and youth suffrage scholars and activists. Dr Tanu Biswas is an interdisciplinary philosopher of education who is particularly interested in the philosophical richness that children and childhood offer adults. She is currently working on the educational value of children's civil disobedience for climate justice for adults. Previously she has researched diverse childhoods in Ladakh (India), Norway and Germany. She teaches as part of the M.A. Intersectionality Studies lecture series at the University of Bayreuth, Germany. For more information on her work visit https://www.tanubiswas.net/ Selected References Biswas, T. (2020). Little Things Matter Much: Childist Ideas for a Pedagogy of Philosophy in an Overheated World. Munich: Himmelgrün. Biswas, Tanu (2016): Cultivating simplicity as a way of life: insights from a study about everyday lives of Tibetan-Buddhist child monks in Ladakh. In Christoph Wulf (Ed.): Exploring Alterity in a Globalized World. Abingdon, Oxon, New York: Routledge, pp. 151–164 Josefsson, J., & Wall, J. (2020). Empowered inclusion: theorizing global justice for children and youth. Globalisations, from https://doi.org/10.1080/14747731.2020.1736853. Wall, J. (2019). From Childhood Studies to Childism: Reconstructing the Scholarly and Social Imagination. Children's Geographies, 17(6), 1–15 Edited by Nipunika Sachdeva Music: Little Idea by Scott Holmes (scottholmesmusic.com) / CC BY-NC

Trade is innately human. Whether it’s baseball cards, lunchbox items or recipes, people have been exchanging goods, services, practices, and ideas since prehistoric times. Driven by curiosity and power, or most commonly money, trade has created the modern, globalized world we know today. To better understand the past, present, and future of trade’s huge web of interconnectivity, we’re traveling back in time with Meat and Three’s first ever 4-part mini-series. We first look at history's most significant trade route: The Silk Road. We explore how the expansive caravan and maritime routes marked the first period of vast global interchange with Najmieh Batmanglij. We then dig into economics with Don Boudreaux to explain the implications of free trade and some central characteristics of our current globalized model. And don’t forget to stick around for the next three episodes as we take a deeper dive into the ingredients that make these routes so delicious. Subscribe to Meat and Three on your favorite podcast app.Further Reading:Get your own copy of “Silk Road Cooking: A Vegetarian Journey” by Najmieh Batmanglij hereKeep Meat and Three on the air: become an HRN Member today! Go to heritageradionetwork.org/donate. Meat and Three is powered by Simplecast.

This is a political moment characterized by stridency, suspicion, resentment, anger, and despair—where shared commitments to truth, debate, free speech, and simple good faith in one another (these core elements of democratic society)—these are under threat of outright rejection by those in power. But the Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist and essayist Marilynne Robinson sees an opportunity for putting aside the resentment, suspicion of the other, and despair, and instead renewing a love of democracy, grounded in the sacredness of the person, and she sees more hope in a patriotism closer to familial love than America-first Christian nationalism.To watch the video of this conversation, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUMN011pamwShow NotesPursuing theology instead of literature America as a family The incredible singularity of the human being “When we don't treat someone with respect, we impoverish them." How does the sacredness of humanity apply to our political moment? Christian Nationalism and the founding of America. The crises of Christianity and democracy What democracy makes possible for human beings. Democracy, Education and Honoring the Sacred in Humanity An anthology of the brilliance of humankind Structural wrongs and personal morality “I miss civilization, and I want it back." Truth, trust, and being available to each other "Honor everyone." Truth, conspiracy, and demonism (QAnon, blood libel, and twisted fantasies that prevent rational engagement) Primordial goodness, fallenness, and the bearing of original sin on democracy Suspicion, twisting the truth, and returning to seeing each other with eyes of grace Costly grace and Marilynne Robinson's love of her characters Our political challenges are challenges about our humanity Pagan values in Trumpian politics Transitioning from fighting for others' rights to fighting for our own rights The relation between Marilynne Robinson's Christian identity and her political identity / Reformation Christianity and political progressivism Retrieving the beauty of the faith “The deepest kind of deep thought is sustained by Christian tradition. It's a condescension.” Jesus as moral stranger—"almost everything important to us, wasn't important to him; almost everything important to him, isn't important to us." Marilynne Robinson is an award-winning American novelist and essayist. Robinson was born and raised in Sandpoint, Idaho. Christian spirituality and American political life is a recurring theme in Robinson's fiction and non-fiction. In a 2008 interview with the Paris Review, Robinson said, "Religion is a framing mechanism. It is a language of orientation that presents itself as a series of questions. It talks about the arc of life and the quality of experience in ways that I've found fruitful to think about." Her novels include: Housekeeping (1980, Hemingway Foundation/Pen Award, Pulitzer Prize finalist), Gilead (2004, Pulitzer Prize), Home (2008, National Book Award Finalist), Lila (2014, National Book Award Finalist), and most recently, Jack (2020). Robinson's non-fiction works include Mother Country: Britain, the Welfare State, and Nuclear Pollution (1989), The Death of Adam: Essays on Modern Thought (1998), Absence of Mind: The Dispelling of Inwardness from the Modern Myth of the Self (2010), When I was a Child I Read Books: Essays (2012), The Givenness of Things: Essays (2015), and What Are We Doing Here?: Essays (2018). Marilynne Robinson received a B.A., magna cum laude, from Brown University in 1966 and a Ph.D. in English from the University of Washington in 1977. She has been writer-in-residence or visiting professor at many universities, included Yale Divinity School in Spring 2020. She currently teaches at the Iowa Writers' Workshop at the University of Iowa. She has served as a deacon, and sometimes preaches, for the Congregational United Church of Christ. Robinson lives in Iowa City. ‍ Miroslav Volf is the Henry B. Wright Professor of Theology at Yale Divinity School and is the Founder and Director of the Yale Center for Faith and Culture. He was educated in his native Croatia, the United States, and Germany, earning doctoral and post-doctoral degrees (with highest honors) from the University of Tübingen, Germany. He has written or edited more than 20 books, over 100 scholarly articles, and his work has been featured in the Washington Post, NPR, Christianity Today, Christian Century, Sojourners, and several other outlets. Some of his more significant books include: Exclusion and Embrace: A Theological Exploration of Identity, Otherness, and Reconciliation (1996/2019), Free of Charge: Giving and Forgiving in a Culture Stripped of Grace (2006), Allah: A Christian Response (2011), After Our Likeness: The Church as the Image of the Trinity (1998), A Public Faith: How Followers of Christ Should Serve the Common Good (2011), The End of Memory: Remembering Rightly in a Violent World (2006/2020), Flourishing: Why We Need Religion in a Globalized World (2016), For the Life of the World: Theology that Makes a Difference (2019, with Matthew Croasmun).

Here, There, and Elsewhere: The Making of Immigrant Identities in a Globalized World (Stanford University Press, 2020) by Tahseen Shams (Assistant Professor of Sociology at the University of Toronto) reconceptualizes the homeland-hostland dyad. Drawing from the experiences of diasporic South Asian Muslim community in America, namely Bangladeshis, Pakistanis, and Indians, Shams introduces an innovative conceptual notion of “elsewhere” which informs her new multicentered approach to the study of globalized immigrant identities. Using ethnographic study, social media analysis, and autoethnographic reflections, she provocatively highlights how for her varied participants, their identities as South Asian Muslim Americans were not only informed by their perception of sending and receiving countries, but also was defined by societies beyond these nation states, especially those that defined their sense of an ummatic connection, such as to countries in the Middle East. In such instances, affinities to elsewhere informed South Asian American Muslim’s political and social mobilizations, such as during American presidential elections or in their other social justice involvement. At the same time, other elsewhere events, such as an ISIS attack in a European country, further altered their experiences as Muslims in America. The conceptual paradigm of “elsewhere” in this study productively shifts homeland-hostland dynamics beyond a simple binary and further challenges us to rethink how homeland politics, global Muslim events, and hostland reception dynamics complicate diasporic identity formation in a globalized and transnational context. This book will be of interest to those who work on international migration, diaspora studies, South Asian Islam, and Islam in America. Shobhana Xavier is an Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at Queen’s University. Her research areas are on contemporary Sufism in North America and South Asia. She is the author of Sacred Spaces and Transnational Networks in American Sufism (Bloombsury Press, 2018) and a co-author of Contemporary Sufism: Piety, Politics, and Popular Culture (Routledge, 2017). More details about her research and scholarship may be found here and here. She may be reached at shobhana.xavier@queensu.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here, There, and Elsewhere: The Making of Immigrant Identities in a Globalized World (Stanford University Press, 2020) by Tahseen Shams (Assistant Professor of Sociology at the University of Toronto) reconceptualizes the homeland-hostland dyad. Drawing from the experiences of diasporic South Asian Muslim community in America, namely Bangladeshis, Pakistanis, and Indians, Shams introduces an innovative conceptual notion of “elsewhere” which informs her new multicentered approach to the study of globalized immigrant identities. Using ethnographic study, social media analysis, and autoethnographic reflections, she provocatively highlights how for her varied participants, their identities as South Asian Muslim Americans were not only informed by their perception of sending and receiving countries, but also was defined by societies beyond these nation states, especially those that defined their sense of an ummatic connection, such as to countries in the Middle East. In such instances, affinities to elsewhere informed South Asian American Muslim’s political and social mobilizations, such as during American presidential elections or in their other social justice involvement. At the same time, other elsewhere events, such as an ISIS attack in a European country, further altered their experiences as Muslims in America. The conceptual paradigm of “elsewhere” in this study productively shifts homeland-hostland dynamics beyond a simple binary and further challenges us to rethink how homeland politics, global Muslim events, and hostland reception dynamics complicate diasporic identity formation in a globalized and transnational context. This book will be of interest to those who work on international migration, diaspora studies, South Asian Islam, and Islam in America. Shobhana Xavier is an Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at Queen’s University. Her research areas are on contemporary Sufism in North America and South Asia. She is the author of Sacred Spaces and Transnational Networks in American Sufism (Bloombsury Press, 2018) and a co-author of Contemporary Sufism: Piety, Politics, and Popular Culture (Routledge, 2017). More details about her research and scholarship may be found here and here. She may be reached at shobhana.xavier@queensu.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here, There, and Elsewhere: The Making of Immigrant Identities in a Globalized World (Stanford University Press, 2020) by Tahseen Shams (Assistant Professor of Sociology at the University of Toronto) reconceptualizes the homeland-hostland dyad. Drawing from the experiences of diasporic South Asian Muslim community in America, namely Bangladeshis, Pakistanis, and Indians, Shams introduces an innovative conceptual notion of “elsewhere” which informs her new multicentered approach to the study of globalized immigrant identities. Using ethnographic study, social media analysis, and autoethnographic reflections, she provocatively highlights how for her varied participants, their identities as South Asian Muslim Americans were not only informed by their perception of sending and receiving countries, but also was defined by societies beyond these nation states, especially those that defined their sense of an ummatic connection, such as to countries in the Middle East. In such instances, affinities to elsewhere informed South Asian American Muslim’s political and social mobilizations, such as during American presidential elections or in their other social justice involvement. At the same time, other elsewhere events, such as an ISIS attack in a European country, further altered their experiences as Muslims in America. The conceptual paradigm of “elsewhere” in this study productively shifts homeland-hostland dynamics beyond a simple binary and further challenges us to rethink how homeland politics, global Muslim events, and hostland reception dynamics complicate diasporic identity formation in a globalized and transnational context. This book will be of interest to those who work on international migration, diaspora studies, South Asian Islam, and Islam in America. Shobhana Xavier is an Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at Queen’s University. Her research areas are on contemporary Sufism in North America and South Asia. She is the author of Sacred Spaces and Transnational Networks in American Sufism (Bloombsury Press, 2018) and a co-author of Contemporary Sufism: Piety, Politics, and Popular Culture (Routledge, 2017). More details about her research and scholarship may be found here and here. She may be reached at shobhana.xavier@queensu.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here, There, and Elsewhere: The Making of Immigrant Identities in a Globalized World (Stanford University Press, 2020) by Tahseen Shams (Assistant Professor of Sociology at the University of Toronto) reconceptualizes the homeland-hostland dyad. Drawing from the experiences of diasporic South Asian Muslim community in America, namely Bangladeshis, Pakistanis, and Indians, Shams introduces an innovative conceptual notion of “elsewhere” which informs her new multicentered approach to the study of globalized immigrant identities. Using ethnographic study, social media analysis, and autoethnographic reflections, she provocatively highlights how for her varied participants, their identities as South Asian Muslim Americans were not only informed by their perception of sending and receiving countries, but also was defined by societies beyond these nation states, especially those that defined their sense of an ummatic connection, such as to countries in the Middle East. In such instances, affinities to elsewhere informed South Asian American Muslim’s political and social mobilizations, such as during American presidential elections or in their other social justice involvement. At the same time, other elsewhere events, such as an ISIS attack in a European country, further altered their experiences as Muslims in America. The conceptual paradigm of “elsewhere” in this study productively shifts homeland-hostland dynamics beyond a simple binary and further challenges us to rethink how homeland politics, global Muslim events, and hostland reception dynamics complicate diasporic identity formation in a globalized and transnational context. This book will be of interest to those who work on international migration, diaspora studies, South Asian Islam, and Islam in America. Shobhana Xavier is an Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at Queen’s University. Her research areas are on contemporary Sufism in North America and South Asia. She is the author of Sacred Spaces and Transnational Networks in American Sufism (Bloombsury Press, 2018) and a co-author of Contemporary Sufism: Piety, Politics, and Popular Culture (Routledge, 2017). More details about her research and scholarship may be found here and here. She may be reached at shobhana.xavier@queensu.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here, There, and Elsewhere: The Making of Immigrant Identities in a Globalized World (Stanford University Press, 2020) by Tahseen Shams (Assistant Professor of Sociology at the University of Toronto) reconceptualizes the homeland-hostland dyad. Drawing from the experiences of diasporic South Asian Muslim community in America, namely Bangladeshis, Pakistanis, and Indians, Shams introduces an innovative conceptual notion of “elsewhere” which informs her new multicentered approach to the study of globalized immigrant identities. Using ethnographic study, social media analysis, and autoethnographic reflections, she provocatively highlights how for her varied participants, their identities as South Asian Muslim Americans were not only informed by their perception of sending and receiving countries, but also was defined by societies beyond these nation states, especially those that defined their sense of an ummatic connection, such as to countries in the Middle East. In such instances, affinities to elsewhere informed South Asian American Muslim’s political and social mobilizations, such as during American presidential elections or in their other social justice involvement. At the same time, other elsewhere events, such as an ISIS attack in a European country, further altered their experiences as Muslims in America. The conceptual paradigm of “elsewhere” in this study productively shifts homeland-hostland dynamics beyond a simple binary and further challenges us to rethink how homeland politics, global Muslim events, and hostland reception dynamics complicate diasporic identity formation in a globalized and transnational context. This book will be of interest to those who work on international migration, diaspora studies, South Asian Islam, and Islam in America. Shobhana Xavier is an Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at Queen’s University. Her research areas are on contemporary Sufism in North America and South Asia. She is the author of Sacred Spaces and Transnational Networks in American Sufism (Bloombsury Press, 2018) and a co-author of Contemporary Sufism: Piety, Politics, and Popular Culture (Routledge, 2017). More details about her research and scholarship may be found here and here. She may be reached at shobhana.xavier@queensu.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here, There, and Elsewhere: The Making of Immigrant Identities in a Globalized World (Stanford University Press, 2020) by Tahseen Shams (Assistant Professor of Sociology at the University of Toronto) reconceptualizes the homeland-hostland dyad. Drawing from the experiences of diasporic South Asian Muslim community in America, namely Bangladeshis, Pakistanis, and Indians, Shams introduces an innovative conceptual notion of “elsewhere” which informs her new multicentered approach to the study of globalized immigrant identities. Using ethnographic study, social media analysis, and autoethnographic reflections, she provocatively highlights how for her varied participants, their identities as South Asian Muslim Americans were not only informed by their perception of sending and receiving countries, but also was defined by societies beyond these nation states, especially those that defined their sense of an ummatic connection, such as to countries in the Middle East. In such instances, affinities to elsewhere informed South Asian American Muslim’s political and social mobilizations, such as during American presidential elections or in their other social justice involvement. At the same time, other elsewhere events, such as an ISIS attack in a European country, further altered their experiences as Muslims in America. The conceptual paradigm of “elsewhere” in this study productively shifts homeland-hostland dynamics beyond a simple binary and further challenges us to rethink how homeland politics, global Muslim events, and hostland reception dynamics complicate diasporic identity formation in a globalized and transnational context. This book will be of interest to those who work on international migration, diaspora studies, South Asian Islam, and Islam in America. Shobhana Xavier is an Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at Queen’s University. Her research areas are on contemporary Sufism in North America and South Asia. She is the author of Sacred Spaces and Transnational Networks in American Sufism (Bloombsury Press, 2018) and a co-author of Contemporary Sufism: Piety, Politics, and Popular Culture (Routledge, 2017). More details about her research and scholarship may be found here and here. She may be reached at shobhana.xavier@queensu.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What would have been the economic impact of COVID-19 in a less integrated world? Is trade openness a good or a bad thing to mitigate the shock of a pandemic? How can we quantify the welfare effect of such a large disruption in production? Alessandro Sforza explains why the economic effects of a pandemic crucially depend on the extend to which countries are connected in global production networks. Recommendations: - "The Reach of Rome: A Journey Through the Lands of the Ancient Empire, Following a Coin" by Alberto Angela https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/227125/the-reach-of-rome-by-alberto-angela-with-translation-by-gregory-conti/9780847841288 Paper: - "Globalization in the time of COVID-19" by Alessandro Sforza and Marina Steininger https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SeHWV20aIWdqpdwZSiVfm57BJrUqKy6Q/view

No theology of grumpiness here: Miroslav Volf (Professor of Theology, and Director of the Center for Faith and Culture at Yale University) sketches some initial direction for a Theology of Joy. Volf himself having suffered under a communist regime, and his father have imprisoned in a forced labor camp, he provides compelling possibilities for joy in some of the most difficult of circumstances. AND: Brother Preacher makes an (intrusive) appearance. LINKS: - Master Course with Miroslav Volf (get 50% off with code VOLF50): https://www.tokensshow.com/courses - Book: Exclusion and Embrace, Revised and Updated: A Theological Exploration of Identity, Otherness, and Reconciliation - https://amzn.to/2ZPPbqF - Book: For the Life of the World: Theology That Makes a Difference (Theology for the Life of the World) - https://amzn.to/2ZM9t46 - Book: Flourishing: Why We Need Religion in a Globalized World - https://amzn.to/32CD9CD - Book: Allah: A Christian Response - https://amzn.to/2OGBzrb See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No theology of grumpiness here: Miroslav Volf (Professor of Theology, and Director of the Center for Faith and Culture at Yale University) sketches some initial direction for a Theology of Joy. Volf himself having suffered under a communist regime, and his father have imprisoned in a forced labor camp, he provides compelling possibilities for joy in some of the most difficult of circumstances. AND: Brother Preacher makes an (intrusive) appearance. LINKS: - Master Course with Miroslav Volf (get 50% off with code VOLF50): https://www.tokensshow.com/courses - Book: Exclusion and Embrace, Revised and Updated: A Theological Exploration of Identity, Otherness, and Reconciliation - https://amzn.to/2ZPPbqF - Book: For the Life of the World: Theology That Makes a Difference (Theology for the Life of the World) - https://amzn.to/2ZM9t46 - Book: Flourishing: Why We Need Religion in a Globalized World - https://amzn.to/32CD9CD - Book: Allah: A Christian Response - https://amzn.to/2OGBzrb  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In their lectures delivered at the 2015 Fuller Forum, Walter Brueggemann, renowned author and Old Testament scholar, spoke about God being a dialogic partner actively engaged with his people, and how this relationality shapes our understanding of God’s justice, grace, and law; and Kyong-Jin Lee, associate professor of Old Testament Studies, considered the need for new ethical frameworks amidst the shifting powers and advances of globalism. The 2015 Fuller Forum explored the themes of justice, grace, and law and how each shapes our understanding of the church’s relationship with God and the church’s ministry in the world. Joined by Fuller scholars and other guests, renowned Old Testament scholar Walter Brueggemann, featured as the conference’s keynote speaker. Author of over a hundred books, he is the William Marcellus McPheeters Professor Emeritus of Old Testament at Columbia Theological Seminary.

Join us for the sixth episode of Walking Between Worlds! This week we have Lauren Wells, Training Director at CultureBound, and owner of TCK Training as our guest for this episode. She will be talking about the globalized world, and how different our neighbors can be in 2020. What opportunities do we have to connect with people, that we might be avoiding, or might be uncomfortable with because it would throw off our cultural balance? Send in your questions and comments to Podcast@culturebound.com Learn more about CultureBound at culturebound.org --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/culturebound/support

Globalization and urbanization historically have made the global economy more productive and efficient — and also more vulnerable to pandemics. But now they can be forces for good in the fight against disease.

Is the globalized World we live in coming apart? In this episode of the Bharatvaarta, Roshan is joined by Aashish Chandorkar (Author, Public Policy Expert, and Commentator), Rajeev Mantri (Investor, Author, and Public Policy Commentator) and Srivatsa Subbanna (Management Consultant & Analytics Expert) to discuss the broad underpinnings of Globalization. The ongoing pandemic has exposed the fragility of our connected World and it has drawn reactions economically and socially from various countries. It is in this context that our guests try to unpack some of the related trends and examine what could change going forward. To that end, they discuss trade, policy, the role of institutions, localism, and more in this fascinating conversation. Do listen and share! (This podcast is available on all popular platforms such as Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Breaker, Pocketcasts, and so on).

Is the globalized World we live in coming apart? In this episode of the Bharatvaarta, Roshan is joined by Aashish Chandorkar (Author, Public Policy Expert, and Commentator), Rajeev Mantri (Investor, Author, and Public Policy Commentator) and Srivatsa Subbanna (Management Consultant & Analytics Expert) to discuss the broad underpinnings of Globalization. The ongoing pandemic has exposed the fragility of our connected World and it has drawn reactions economically and socially from various countries. It is in this context that our guests try to unpack some of the related trends and examine what could change going forward. To that end, they discuss trade, policy, the role of institutions, localism, and more in this fascinating conversation. Do listen and share! (This podcast is available on all popular platforms such as Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Breaker, Pocketcasts, and so on).

Now that we all have more time on our hands, why not use this time to learn economics? I've devised a new macro economics course based largely on the course I teach in Trinity College Dublin. The audio course comes with detailed notes and reading lists. Here's the introduction free. Join me on Patreon.com/davidmcwilliams for weekly classes and let's master economics, together. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Pulitzer Prize winning author Jared Diamond speaks about why geography is still relevant in a connected world: how geography impacts global wealth and why wealth inequality is a global concern (including health, security, and immigration); how geography and climate change are interlinked; and how geographic disunity aids in innovation and leadership. Note: background noise in this video due to high winds outside the theater where this was filmed.

On Tuesday, February 4, 2020, Rumi Forum and its’ key partners, George Washington University Interfaith Council, United Nations Association-National Capital Area, and Twelve Gates Foundation, celebrated the UN World Interfaith Harmony Week with a panel discussion about “Living Harmoniously in an Interfaith World: A Muslim Contribution”.   A world of interfaith harmony will not be achieved by religious organizations agreeing on theology. Each faith tradition has its own unique teachings and traditions, and each individual is unique in their own personal understanding of the truth. A durable peace among the diverse peoples of the world will be achieved when individuals become mature in their faith and learn to embrace those from other traditions as fellows of the human family.   The purpose of this program, then, was to raise awareness of the theological and spiritual resources that empower a life of faith in harmony with a world of diverse beliefs and practices and to encourage the development and dissemination of these resources within each faith tradition as a way to elevate the minds, hearts, and actions of people everywhere. In this program, we invited a Muslim scholar, Dr. Y. Alp Aslandogan, to present the basis for his faith`s contribution to the creation of a peaceful world of interfaith harmony.   Speaker: Dr. Y. Alp Aslandogan is the Executive Director of the Alliance for Shared Values. Prior to his current position, Dr. Aslandogan served as the board president of the Institute of Interfaith Dialog in Houston, Texas. In that role, he oversaw the organization of academic as well as grassroots activities of the Institute around topics such as shared values of humanity, social cognition and conflicts, the art of living together, foundations and methodology of interfaith and intercultural dialogue, and the role of faithful citizens in a democracy. He recently co-authored a book entitled “The Messenger: Prophet Muhammad and His Life of Compassion” and co-edited a book entitled “Muslim Citizens of the Globalized World”.   Dr. Aslandogan is an author and an editor of the Fountain magazine, and a board member of the Journal of Interreligious Dialogue. He earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Illinois at Chicago and served as a faculty member at the University of Texas at Arlington, and Prairie View A&M University.        

Food systems in developing countries are undergoing a rapid transformation shaped by global and regional events. But country actions will be critical in shaping future food system outcomes. Some countries are taking a systemic approach to assessing and acting on food system transformation—considering consumption and food environments, food supply and sustainability, health, and socioeconomic outcomes. This seminar ( http://www.ifpri.org/event/food-system-transformations-national-actions-globalized-world ) will introduce this approach, and representatives from Nigeria and Viet Nam will discuss the challenges, opportunities, and trade-offs they encounter in enabling food system actors in their countries. A panel will share insights into how food systems can develop in a healthy, sustainable, and equitable way. Overview -Transforming Food Systems for Healthier Diets: Supporting Actions at a National Scale -Inge Brouwer, Associate Professor of Food and Nutrition Security, Wageningen University & Research, and A4NH Flagship Leader of Food Systems for Healthier Diets Case Studies -Food System Transformation in Nigeria: Opportunities and Challenges for the Private Sector -Adebowale Akande, Senior Scientist, International Institute for Tropical Agriculture (IITA) -Policy Actions Around Food System Transformation in Vietnam -Phuong Hong Nguyen, Research Fellow, IFPRI Panel -Stuart Gillespie, Senior Research Fellow, IFPRI, and A4NH Flagship Leader, Supporting Policies, Programs and Enabling Action through Research -Martien Van Nieuwkoop, Global Director of Agriculture and Food, World Bank Group -Emmy Simmons, Former Assistant Administrator, US Agency for International Development (USAID), and A4NH Independent Steering Committee member Closing Remarks -John McDermott, Director of CGIAR Research Program on Agriculture for Nutrition and Health (A4NH) Moderator -Ruerd Ruben, Research Coordinator of Food Security, Value Chains, and Impact Analysis, Wageningen University & Research, and A4NH Managing Partner Representative Q&A

“From the Booth” Fall 2019, episode 9 in which IC co-directors Marc Yamada and Chip Oscarson discuss the films from 23-26 October including: 02:21 29:53 Ash is Purest White (Zhangke...

Razib and Zach talk to Bret Chapman, a Native American lawyer, about America, its native peoples, and the European Union! https://www.brownpundits.com/2019/02/19/browncast-podcast-episode-16-native-americans-and-a-globalized-world/

Does globalization help or hurt companies? Wharton research shows that it lifts all boats especially weaker firms. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we're here with Kevin Ahern, Orbis Books Author and Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at Manhattan College.  In this episode we dive into the challenges and opportunities the Church offers from the perspective of young people as it relates to today's social movements and the current political and religious divisions that exist not only in western society, but throughout the world.    As a young Professor, Kevin truly has his finger on the pulse of young people in the Catholic Faith. Not only from a domestic perspective but from a global one, with his extensive experiences with small Christian communities around the world.   Episode Notes   A Brief Bio 'Kevin Glauber Ahern, PhD is an assistant professor of religious studies at Manhattan College. He defended his doctoral dissertation in theological ethics from Boston College in 2013. His dissertation was entitled “Structures of Grace: Catholic NGOs and the Church’s Mission in a Globalized World.” From 2003 to 2007, Kevin Ahern served as the President of the International Movement of Catholic Students (IMCS-Pax Romana), an international network of students in over eighty countries. He continues to be active on the boards of several national and international networks, including he Catholic Common Ground Initiative, the board of directors of America Press and as a Vice-President of the ICMICA-Pax Romana, He has edited the Radical Bible and Visions of Hope: Emerging Theologians and the Future of the Church, both with Orbis Books. When not teaching, writing, or going to international meetings, Kevin enjoys hiking, Cape Cod, and spending time with his wife.' Manhattan College Website   Orbis Books Titles by Kevin Ahern God's Quad (Kevin Ahern and Christopher Derige Malano) Structure's of Grace (Kevin Ahern) Visions of Hope (Kevin Ahern) Public Theology and the Global Common Good:The Contribution of David Hollenbach (Ahern, Clark, Heyer, Johnston)   Connect with Kevin Ahern Twitter: @kevin_ahern Daily Theology

Guiguo Wang - Redefining Sovereignty in the Globalized World

Listen to local rapper Marcus Salvator talk about tinder, Shaun White and, oh yeah, his music. Freestyle toward the end of the interview for those interested in the rap craft.

6/11/2017-A message by Brad Stanley on Theology in a Globalized World.

The abstract, everywhere-and-nowhere space of the “global art world” actually consists of thousands of local artists and local arts organizations that are building bridges with other localities by tapping into common human experiences. How can local artists and arts organizations, especially those with limited budgets, create these types of connections with localities both near and far-flung? This was a crucial question of a keynote speech, “How Do the Arts Appeal to Local Crowds in a Globalized World?” delivered by The Asia Society’s vice president for global arts programming Boon Hui Tan at Zócalo/Irvine Foundation conference, “What Can the World Teach California About Arts Engagement?” on June 25, 2017 at the Omni Hotel in downtown Los Angeles.

Democracy, Human Rights and Justice: Development and Maldevelopment in our Globalized World Haider A. Khan, John Evans Distinguished University Professor of Economics at the Josef Korbel School of International Studies at the University of Denver

The Founding Director of The Yale Center for Faith & Culture, Professor Miroslav Volf,  joins the show to discuss how religion benefits the world, the golden rule, religions resources for the world, evangelism and competing truth claims in a pluralistic world, the morality of witness, and his new book Flourishing: Why we Need Religion in a Globalized World.For more on this month’s sponsor The Pepperdine Bible Lectures click here.

Missions in a Globalized World.

Most Christians in North American imagine that missions work is the church in the West bringing the gospel to the undeveloped world. In this Seven Minute Seminary video, Dr. Stanley John dispels this myth by highlighting important statistics about global Christianity, and shares stories about how the global church is reaching a globalized world.

John Githongo, Kenya’s most prominent anti-corruption advocate and CEO of Inuka Kenya Trust, discusses how transparency can be advocated for in today’s globalized world. Githongo gave a Coca-Cola Lecture at Yale entitled “Corruption, Security, and Development: Volatile Nexus” on February 11, 2015. This video is part of the Yale Global Perspectives series. To learn more about Yale and Africa, visit http://world.yale.edu/regions/africa.

How has the globalization of the world brought about gospel opportunities? What difference does it make to talk about a globalized world? What does it mean that, “in world mission today, it’s no longer a question of the West and ‘the rest’?” D.A. Carson addresses questions like these in this breakout session. Don Carson is research professor of New Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois. Dr. Carson holds a Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge. He has served as assistant pastor and pastor and has done itinerant ministry in Canada and the United Kingdom. Dr. Carson is co-founder (with Tim Keller) and president of The Gospel Coalition. He has written or edited over fifty books, including How Long, O Lord? Reflections on Suffering and Evil and A Call to Spiritual Reformation. Dr. Carson and his wife, Joy, reside in Libertyville, Illinois. They have two children. In his spare time, Dr. Carson enjoys reading, hiking, and woodworking.

Globalization has increased interaction among people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. In global communication, English has been regarded as the international language par excellence indispensable in the neoliberal knowledge economy. This perception has promoted teaching and learning English for career advancement in many non-English-dominant countries. This trend, however, poses various paradoxes and contradictions. This talk will conceptually and empirically discuss how the neoliberal notion of acquiring English skills as part of human capital contradicts the multilingual reality in the global society and what communicative competencies might actually be required for transnational workers. Qualitative research conducted on Japanese transnational workers’ language use in the workplace revealed perceived importance of the ability to communicate not only in English but also in other languages as well as communicative dispositions, rather than English skills per se. Implications for language education will be discussed.

Is immigration always a choice? Some may not know, but many people are actually forced to leave their countries because of harsh situations that occur. Assistant Justice Coordinator and Master's student at Chapman University Karina Macias discusses the role of foreign policy as an overlooked aspect of immigration in this lecture as well as the disconnect between the implementation and the management of unattended consequences that this causes. Macias focuses on globalization and migration to take a deeper look foreign policy and how it effects immigration. globalization, migration, do people have a choice? most are forced to come forieng policy- trade, institutions, world trade org, world bank, all have great influence

Study abroad prepares students for Life in a Globalized World. Learn about the EMU study abroad program and opportunities.

Tony Blair describes the importance of women in the globalized world and how globalizing processes and religion can help achieve this goal.

Queen Rania Al Abdullah talks about the urgent need for modernizing education at the opening of the Global Philanthropy Forum. Washington, United States / April 22, 2009 الملكة رانيا تتحدث عن أهمية تطوير التعليم خلال منتدى الأعمال الخيرية العالمي الثامن.

Tony Blair describes the importance of women in the globalized world and how globalizing processes and religion can help achieve this goal.

The opening lecture “Romania: From the Crossroads of Empires to the Globalized World” is a general introduction to the Romanian “Other”, based on a critique of its construction within the framework of the West-East dichotomy. Romania is presented as a country on and of the border, a contact zone, whose unique features have been generated by its location at the crossroads of empires – Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman, Habsburg, Russian and Soviet - between West and East, the Latin and the Slavic worlds, the Catholic-Protestant and the Orthodox Churches and between South-Eastern and Central-European countries. The last part of the lecture addresses the impact Romania’s newly acquired memberships in NATO and the EU has had on the general American perception of Romania and relates the significance of the KSU Year of Romania Program to the current celebration of 130 years of United States-Romanian diplomatic relations and of 50 years of Fulbright educational exchanges in Romania.

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JOHN PHILLIP SANTOS, “An Elegy for Identities: Who We Are In a Globalized World”