S1 Ep 8 Stay Calm in the Midst of Chaos | Ian Brown

08/13/20 • 65 min

No matter where in the world you live, it’s hard to miss the tension out there these days. Shouting matches, name-calling and one-sided debates are the new norm. With all of this emotion fuelling the political arena, where does this leave us?

In this episode, we discuss what it takes to stay calm in the face of chaos. My guest, Ian Brown, is an award-winning photographer whose work focuses on the human condition. Long fascinated by the elusive American Dream, Ian set out to document what this notion means to Americans of all ages, races, identities, classes, religions, and ideologies.

Over the course of twelve years, Ian travelled more than eighty thousand miles in an old truck, visiting all fifty states and connecting with hundreds of individual Americans. As a Canadian investigating the fabric of America, Ian offers an intimate look at this divided country. His stunning portraits, and collection of hand-written stories from the Americans he met along the way, are showcased in his new book, “American Dreams”.

In our conversation, Ian shares what he learned about true diversity on his journey into the heart of America. He explains how listening is a key to bring us closer together, and why he remains hopeful for the future.
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Prior to her foray into virtual data, she worked as a researcher at CERN with the team contributing to the discovery of the Higgs Boson particle. Today she is the Chief Innovation Officer at Berney Associés; Co-Founder of Explorers Lab; and Chair of the Board for the Internet Society Switzerland Chapter (ISOC).

Imai has the rare gift of being able to translate complex technological concepts into ideas we can all understand. In this episode we tackle them all. We discuss the good, bad and ugly of artificial intelligence; the erosion of consumer trust around social media and data privacy; how to recognise and break out of your online filter bubble; and the importance of building diversity into algorithms that determine so much of how we interact in a digitally-driven world.

Imai gives insider advice on how to approach the tech tools we use more consciously. Her unique perspective from both sides of the tech front, as a data scientist and a consumer, helps us better understand the questions we should be asking—and the potential of technology as a force for good.
Full show notes on Wake Up Shake Up webpage.
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Stress and burnout have reached near epidemic proportions in the workplace—and we can expect more to come in this new Covid economy. Yet many leaders, and employees, suffer in silence. Business consultant and former Group Managing Director of MullenLowe Salt, Nicky Young, wants this to change. In this two-part conversation, Nicky shares her personal experience with burnout; how this inspired her to become a mental health advocate; and why leaders need to make mental health a business priority. We discuss how the stigma of mental illness persists, as well as some of the early warning signs to watch out for in yourself, your loved ones, or friends and colleagues.

Important note: If you are struggling with a mental health issue and need immediate help, please reach out to your doctor or local health service.
Full show notes on Wake Up Shake Up webpage.