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Ways of engaging: Challenging harmful ideologies in belief and practice

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Philosopher and social theorist Prof Sally Haslanger outlines the persistence of ideologies like racism or sexism that entrench injustice or privilege, and how we might best combat deeply embedded misconceptions that endure in our societies in defiance of evidence or reasoned argument. Presented by Peter Mares.

#376 52 min 43 sec
Jihad and 'just war': Twisting the law on the way to the battlefield

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International law expert Prof Naz Modirzadeh and political scientist Assoc Prof Andrew March explore how the United States and other governments contort and stretch international and domestic laws to accommodate the waging of war on non-state Islamist forces, and how those forces themselves invoke Islamic law to justify their actions. Presented by Lynne Haultain.

#375 30 min 55 sec
Ear to the ground: Preparing for and recovering from earthquakes

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Earthquake researcher Assoc Prof Mark Quigley explains the lessons learned from recent major earthquakes into how to better prepare regions at risk, the value of strong science communication to affected populations during crisis, and the importance of developing appropriate building codes in anticipation of the Next Big One. Presented by Dr Andi Horvath.

#377 29 min 10 sec
Ways of engaging: Challenging harmful ideologies in belief and practice

#376 52 min 43 sec
Jihad and 'just war': Twisting the law on the way to the battlefield

#375 30 min 55 sec
Ear to the ground: Preparing for and recovering from earthquakes

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#374: Not merely emotion: Reclaiming "passion" as a driver of human behavior

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#367: Publish AND perish: Science and medical researchers under pressure

#366: Beyond the caring boss: The powerful management style of Servant Leadership

#365: Managing transition: How do we prepare for complex social and environmental change?

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#377 29 min 10 sec
Ways of engaging: Challenging harmful ideologies in belief and practice

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Jihad and 'just war': Twisting the law on the way to the battlefield

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Ear to the ground: Preparing for and recovering from earthquakes