Paul Slovic examines "psychic numbing," our tendency to ignore mass tragedies despite valuing individual lives. He explains that as numbers grow, we become desensitized, failing to act against

Paul Slovic examines "psychic numbing," our tendency to ignore mass tragedies despite valuing individual lives. He explains that as numbers grow, we become desensitized, failing to act against catastrophic losses from poverty, disease, climate disasters, and violence. Understanding this cognitive bias is crucial for motivating effective responses.

Dr. Slovic, a professor of psychology at the University of Oregon and President of Decision Research (which he co-founded), is a leading expert in risk perception. His extensive work, including research on global threats, has earned him numerous accolades, such as election to the National Academy of Sciences and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

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Malachi Heywood is a rising senior Business Management major at Paul Quinn College.

His academic focus lies at the intersection of business and environmental management, dedicated to

Malachi Heywood is a rising senior Business Management major at Paul Quinn College.

His academic focus lies at the intersection of business and environmental management, dedicated to fostering sustainability for future generations.

Nobel laureate Paul Nurse describes evolution by natural selection as "the most beautiful idea in biology." He unpacks Charles Darwin's theory, explaining how complexity emerges without a designer

Nobel laureate Paul Nurse describes evolution by natural selection as "the most beautiful idea in biology." He unpacks Charles Darwin's theory, explaining how complexity emerges without a designer and the profound impact of tiny variations on our understanding of life.

Nurse explores the deep genetic connections linking all organisms, from humans to yeast, prompting a crucial question: if all life is related, what do we owe to the living world? A distinguished biochemist, Nurse was awarded the 2001 Nobel Prize for his discoveries in cell cycle regulation.

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Paul Sorensen, Ph.D., an engineer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, co-founded Hibbitt, Karlsson & Sorensen, Inc.

He addresses

Paul Sorensen, Ph.D., an engineer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, co-founded Hibbitt, Karlsson & Sorensen, Inc.

He addresses petroleum-related challenges, advocating for environmental damage mitigation rather than outright elimination or reversal strategies.

“Called From Darkness” is a six-part documentary series exploring the spiritual dimensions of addiction recovery, emphasizing community, meaning, and purpose. It features diverse individuals

“Called From Darkness” is a six-part documentary series exploring the spiritual dimensions of addiction recovery, emphasizing community, meaning, and purpose. It features diverse individuals from rural, suburban, and urban settings, including former gang members, recovering addicts, Native Americans, Hispanics, and Homeless Veterans.

Produced by Paul Steinbroner and David Okimoto of TouchPoint Productions, Inc., this series offers powerful insights. To arrange a screening, please contact Paul at (541) 941-5317.

Join us live on March 19, 2025, with New York Times bestselling author Paul Hawken to explore carbon, the planet's most versatile element. Often maligned as a climate change driver, carbon is, in

Join us live on March 19, 2025, with New York Times bestselling author Paul Hawken to explore carbon, the planet's most versatile element. Often maligned as a climate change driver, carbon is, in fact, essential for all life.

In his new book, "Carbon: The Book of Life," Hawken offers a panoramic view, exploring carbon's omnipresence, its life-giving power, and future possibilities. He illuminates the subtle, inseparable connections between nature, carbon, and ourselves.

Speakers include Paul Hawken (Environmentalist; Author; X @PaulHawken) and Lesley McClurg (Science Reporter, KQED).

A CISL Conversation featured Paul Gilding, an independent writer, corporate strategy adviser, and CISL Fellow, with Lindsay Hooper, Executive Director for Education at CISL (University of

A CISL Conversation featured Paul Gilding, an independent writer, corporate strategy adviser, and CISL Fellow, with Lindsay Hooper, Executive Director for Education at CISL (University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership). They discussed Paul's latest paper, exploring the roles of business, financial institutions, and technology in sustainability, alongside leadership and international summits like COP28.

The University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) partners with business and governments to develop leadership and solutions for a sustainable economy. Paul's research, in collaboration with CISL, can be found here: Everything Everywhere All At Once and Why Methane Needs to Take Centre Stage. Discover more CISL resources: CISL Resources.

Economist Paul Krugman explains how the United States is becoming an oligarchy, a system our founders revolted against. He discusses redistribution, progressive taxation, and related

Economist Paul Krugman explains how the United States is becoming an oligarchy, a system our founders revolted against. He discusses redistribution, progressive taxation, and related concepts.

This analysis was originally published on April 18, 2014.