Best Lmic Podcasts (2024)

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S4 Ep24: Depression and loneliness among the elderly in LMICs 23:02

21d ago23:02

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In developing countries, we know comparatively little about how well the elderly cope with problems like depression and loneliness. There are few policies to support sufferers, partly because of this lack of data. Maddie McKelway and Garima Sharma tell Tim Phillips about some of the surprising revelations of a new cross-country study and suggest wa…

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Neurosurgery Beyond Borders: Conquering Challenges in LMICs with Dr. Atta Ul Aleem Bhatti 1:07:07

24d ago1:07:07

1:07:07

How do we address the dire shortage of neurosurgical care in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs)? What challenges do medical professionals face when pursuing a career in critical yet underserved areas? In regions where nearly five billion people lack access to basic surgical care, the journey to becoming a neurosurgeon is fraught with obstacle…

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S4 Ep27: Can flexible work bypass gender norms? 25:34

1d ago25:34

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If women in developing countries want to work, what keeps them out of the labour force? Is it the other tasks they have to do, or the expectations of the people around them? Two new papers experiment with the effect of offering flexible working to women in India, Lisa Ho talks to Tim Phillips about what the results might mean for the millions of wo…

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From Brain to Text and Voice: a Rapid-Deploy Neuroprosthesis with Dr Card & Dr Wairagkar 2:00:01

3d ago2:00:01

2:00:01

How can we break through the barriers in communication for millions suffering from speech impairments due to ALS, stroke, and other conditions? Traditional assistive technologies, like eye trackers, are slow and cumbersome, limiting effective communication. However, ongoing research in speech neuroprosthetics shows promising results in restoring se…

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From Brain to Text and Voice: a Rapid-Deploy Neuroprosthesis with Dr Card & Dr Wairagkar 2:00:01

2d ago2:00:01

2:00:01

How can we break through the barriers in communication for millions suffering from speech impairments due to ALS, stroke, and other conditions? Traditional assistive technologies, like eye trackers, are slow and cumbersome, limiting effective communication. However, ongoing research in speech neuroprosthetics shows promising results in restoring se…

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What is the right approach for regulation and evaluation of digital health technologies? 1:10:58

6d ago1:10:58

1:10:58

Summary In this conversation, Shubs Upadhyay interviews Stephen Gilbert, a professor of medical device regulatory science, about the challenges and successes of digital health regulation and implementation. They discuss the need for flexibility in regulation, the importance of feedback from clinicians and patients, and the evaluation of digital hea…

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S4 Ep26: Maximising impact: Open Philanthropy's approach to choosing causes 25:47

7d ago25:47

25:47

If you want to do good, and do not have unlimited funds, how do you choose? Which places, people, and situations are most deserving? Do you invest in economic benefits or lives saved? Open Philanthropy in an organisation that aims to rigorously optimise the impact of every dollar it spends. Emily Oehlsen tells Tim Phillips about its successes so fa…

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Perceived and Imagined Speech: Decoding Meaning with Jerry Tang 1:26:16

12d ago1:26:16

1:26:16

How can we decode the meaning of the speech we hear or imagine? In this episode of the Neurocareers Podcast BCI Award series, we explore the groundbreaking work of Jerry Tang and a team of colleagues from Dr. Alexander Huths's Lab, a nominee for the International BCI Award. His research, published in Nature Neuroscience, introduces a non-invasive b…

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Perceived and Imagined Speech: Decoding Meaning with Jerry Tang 1:26:16

11d ago1:26:16

1:26:16

How can we decode the meaning of the speech we hear or imagine? In this episode of the Neurocareers Podcast BCI Award series, we explore the groundbreaking work of Jerry Tang and a team of colleagues from Dr. Alexander Huths's Lab, a nominee for the International BCI Award. His research, published in Nature Neuroscience, introduces a non-invasive b…

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Ponnusamy Saravanan, Uma Ram, and Kosgei Wycliffe on early pregnancy HbA1c as a screening test for gestational diabetes 33:42

11d ago33:42

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Professor Ponnusamy Saravanan, Dr Uma Ram, and Dr Kosgei Wycliffe join Lauren Southwell to discuss STRiDE, a prospective cohort study in India and Kenya, and the multi-ethnic PRiDE cohort in the UK to assess early pregnancy HbA1c as a screening test for gestational diabetes. Continue this conversation on social! Follow us today at... https://twitte…

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S4 Ep25: Rethinking how we measure extreme poverty 24:13

14d ago24:13

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Many of us can recall when we first discovered there were more than a billion people in the world who lived on “a dollar a day”. This extreme poverty line been effective at raising awareness of the goals of development. But, if we want to eradicate poverty rather than describe it, is it a useful tool – and what could improve on it? Charles Kenny di…

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Breaking Conventional BCI Constraints with Vincent Rouanne, PhD 1:25:32

19d ago1:25:32

1:25:32

How do we break through existing boundaries in Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) technology? What barriers currently hinder the progress of BCI, and how can overcoming these challenges revolutionize the field? In this episode of the Neurocareers Podcast BCI Award series, we're diving deep into the innovative world of BCIs with Dr. Vincent Rouanne. As …

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Breaking Conventional BCI Constraints with Vincent Rouanne, PhD 1:25:32

17d ago1:25:32

1:25:32

How do we break through existing boundaries in Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) technology? What barriers currently hinder the progress of BCI, and how can overcoming these challenges revolutionize the field? In this episode of the Neurocareers Podcast BCI Award series, we're diving deep into the innovative world of BCIs with Dr. Vincent Rouanne. As …

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Neurosurgery Beyond Borders: Conquering Challenges in LMICs with Dr. Atta Ul Aleem Bhatti 1:07:07

24d ago1:07:07

1:07:07

How do we address the dire shortage of neurosurgical care in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs)? What challenges do medical professionals face when pursuing a career in critical yet underserved areas? In regions where nearly five billion people lack access to basic surgical care, the journey to becoming a neurosurgeon is fraught with obstacle…

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S4 Ep23: Adaptation on the frontline of climate change 29:26

30d ago29:26

29:26

“There’s only so much adapting you can do with so few resources.” That’s a warning from Asif Saleh, the executive director of BRAC, about the impact of the climate crisis in Bangladesh. Changes in the climate are causing severe problems already for millions of the world’s poorest people. A combination of ingenuity and hard work is staving off disas…

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S4 Ep22: How to policymakers interpret different types of evidence? 16:33

1M ago16:33

16:33

How does new evidence influence the beliefs of policymakers, and when do hidden biases of beliefs lead to bad policy decisions? There is more rigorous empirical evidence on which interventions work than ever. But that doesn’t translate into better policy unless a policymaker acts on it. Eva Vivalt and Tim Phillips offer advice to researchers on how…

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S4 Ep21: How can LMICs collect more taxes? 29:32

1M ago29:32

29:32

In both high- and low-income countries, taxes are the main source of government revenue. They fund roads, schools, and social programmes. But the average tax-to- GDP ratio in a developing country is less than half of the ratio in the global north. Oyebola Okunogbe tells Tim Phillips about the innovative ways that many LMICs are using to collect the…

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S4 Ep20: How equitable are taxes in LMICs? 19:33

2M ago19:33

19:33

Inequality is high in many LMICs, and progressive taxation is a policy tool that would reduce it. But would a personal income tax or a consumption tax redistribute in the same way as in a high-income country? Lucie Gadenne of Queen Mary University of London and the IFS tells Tim Phillips that one of these taxes may be less progressive, and one may …

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Applied Neuroscience with Coach and Neuroplastician Justin J Kennedy, PhD 42:42

2M ago42:42

42:42

Are you ready to explore the fascinating intersection of applied neuroscience, leadership, and personal development? Today, we have the privilege of introducing you to Prof. Justin James Kennedy, a TEDx speaker, esteemed Behavioral Neuroscience Professor, and a driving force behind building a global community of applied neuroscientists. Justin's jo…

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Applied Neuroscience with Coach and Neuroplastician Justin J Kennedy, PhD 42:42

2M ago42:42

42:42

Are you ready to explore the fascinating intersection of applied neuroscience, leadership, and personal development? Today, we have the privilege of introducing you to Prof. Justin James Kennedy, a TEDx speaker, esteemed Behavioral Neuroscience Professor, and a driving force behind building a global community of applied neuroscientists. Justin's jo…

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S4 Ep19: Pathways to development in a less integrated world 23:01

2M ago23:01

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In a world of economic nationalism rather than integration, the export-led pathway to development that transformed China, Vietnam and other countries might no longer be effective. Instead, Penny Goldberg tells Tim Phillips, policies for poverty reduction now also need to answer the question of where demand will come from, and that may require more …

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Creating impact with AI in isolated communities 50:19

2M ago50:19

50:19

Podcast Title: Global Perspectives on Digital Health Episode Title: Impact of LLMs in HIV and Rapid Diagnostic Tests Guest: Dino Rech, CEO at Audere Introduction: In this episode, Dino, a pioneer in the digital health landscape, shares his insights on how digital solutions and AI are revolutionizing the healthcare industry. He discusses the critica…

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Human-Computer Interaction via Brain-Computer Interfaces with Jaime Salas 1:13:27

2M ago1:13:27

1:13:27

How can technology amplify human capabilities? Today, we're diving into the world of Human-Computer Interaction to explore the cutting-edge field of Brain-Computer Interfaces. We're joined by Jaime Salas, a researcher and educator whose work at the Institution University of Envigado (IUE) in Colombia from 2021 to 2023 has impacted our understanding…

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Human-Computer Interaction via Brain-Computer Interfaces with Jaime Salas 1:13:27

2M ago1:13:27

1:13:27

How can technology amplify human capabilities? Today, we're diving into the world of Human-Computer Interaction to explore the cutting-edge field of Brain-Computer Interfaces. We're joined by Jaime Salas, a researcher and educator whose work at the Institution University of Envigado (IUE) in Colombia from 2021 to 2023 has impacted our understanding…

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S4 Ep18: Harnessing technology to boost African agriculture 17:32

2M ago17:32

17:32

Agriculture makes up a large share of employment and GDP in Africa, but crop yields remain stubbornly low. VoxDev has published Issue 2 of Agricultural Technology in Africa, which reviews what the published literature can – and cannot – explain about this stagnation. Chris Udry, one of the editors, tells Tim Phillips about the impact of this stagna…

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Bridging the Gap: The Last Mile of Healthcare with Bilal Mateen, Digital Square @ PATH 57:41

2M ago57:41

57:41

Podcast Title: Global Perspectives on Digital Health Episode Title: Bridging the Gap: The Last Mile of Healthcare Guest: Bilal Mateen, Executive Director of Digital Square @ PATH Summary: In this episode, Shubs Upadhyay interviews Bilal Mateen, Executive Director of Digital Square at PATH about digital health challenges and successes in underserved…

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S4 Ep17: Increasing learning at scale in Ghana 26:26

2M ago26:26

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How can we take what we learn in educational RCTs and apply it at scale to many schools, maybe in many countries? Adrienne Lucas talks to Tim Phillips about the project she was part of to improve learning in Ghana, the difference between small- and large-scale trials, and the challenge of implementing policies results without perfect compliance or …

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Fast-Tracking Speech Neuroprostheses: Decoding from sEEG with Maxime Verwoert 1:10:32

2M ago1:10:32

1:10:32

Have you ever wondered if it's possible to give speech back to those who've lost it using advanced brain technology? Dear Listeners, welcome to episode #82 of our “Neurocareers: Doing the Impossible!” podcast, where we're diving deep into the world of speech neuroprostheses and exploring how brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) are unlocking new ways t…

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Fast-Tracking Speech Neuroprostheses: Decoding from sEEG with Maxime Verwoert 1:10:32

2M ago1:10:32

1:10:32

Have you ever wondered if it's possible to give speech back to those who've lost it using advanced brain technology? Dear Listeners, welcome to episode #82 of our “Neurocareers: Doing the Impossible!” podcast, where we're diving deep into the world of speech neuroprostheses and exploring how brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) are unlocking new ways t…

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S4 Ep16: Electricity shortages and unemployment in Africa 21:26

3M ago21:26

21:26

In high-income countries, we take a reliable electricity supply for granted. But in parts of the world where that reliable electricity supply isn’t available, what is the effect of frequent power outages on employment? Justice Tei Mensah of The World Bank tells Tim Phillips about how power cuts translate to job cuts.…

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From Stage to Science: Neurodrama Education Research with Sirke Seppänen, PhD 1:22:33

3M ago1:22:33

1:22:33

Have you ever wondered how the thrill and terror of stage fright can transform into a powerful educational tool? How can the adrenaline of an improvised performance be harnessed to entertain and enhance interpersonal skills in real-world situations? Welcome to a fascinating exploration at the intersection of performing arts and neuroscience/psychop…

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From Stage to Science: Neurodrama Education Research with Sirke Seppänen, PhD 1:22:33

3M ago1:22:33

1:22:33

Have you ever wondered how the thrill and terror of stage fright can transform into a powerful educational tool? How can the adrenaline of an improvised performance be harnessed to entertain and enhance interpersonal skills in real-world situations? Welcome to a fascinating exploration at the intersection of performing arts and neuroscience/psychop…

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S4 Ep15: The global learning crisis 29:51

3M ago29:51

29:51

In September 2022 António Guterres, UN Secretary-General, convened the Transforming Education Summit by telling education stakeholders from around the world that education is “beset by inequalities and struggling to adjust to the needs of the 21st century”. Their task: to tackle the global learning crisis by transforming their education systems. Ro…

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S4 Ep14: How does cultural distance shape conflict? 30:05

3M ago30:05

30:05

What determines how a war is fought, and who chooses to fight it? Eleonora Guarnieri of the University of Exeter talks to Tim Phillips about how cultural distance influences whether, and how, sexual violence is used as a weapon of war – and its role in civil conflict in Africa.By VoxDev.org

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Colors of the Mind: Neuro-Art Unveiled with Ninon Lizé Masclef 1:41:11

3M ago1:41:11

1:41:11

How to bridge the captivating worlds of media art and cutting-edge neurotechnologies? Can the synthesis of brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) and creative expression redefine the future of art and science? In an era where technology touches every aspect of our lives, how can we harness BCIs to unlock new forms of creativity and understanding? Enter N…

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Colors of the Mind: Neuro-Art Unveiled with Ninon Lizé Masclef 1:41:11

3M ago1:41:11

1:41:11

How to bridge the captivating worlds of media art and cutting-edge neurotechnologies? Can the synthesis of brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) and creative expression redefine the future of art and science? In an era where technology touches every aspect of our lives, how can we harness BCIs to unlock new forms of creativity and understanding? Enter N…

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S4 Ep13: Further education in low- and middle-income countries 28:38

3M ago28:38

28:38

If you go to college in a low- or middle-income country (LMIC), how does it help you, and what do you get from it? Two questions that would seem to have obvious answers – but these questions may be more complicated for policymakers to answer than they seem. Jishnu Das tells Tim Phillips that “the demographic dividend seems to be turning into a demo…

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From DBS Research to Synchron's BCI: Crossing Career Fields with Stephanie Cernera, PhD 1:25:50

3M ago1:25:50

1:25:50

What does it take to successfully navigate a career in the ever-evolving landscape of neurotechnologies? What is adaptive deep brain stimulation (DBS), and how is it transforming the lives of those with movement disorders? Today, on "Neurocareers: Doing the Impossible!" we dive into these questions with Dr. Stephanie Cernera, DBS research and devel…

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From DBS Research to Synchron's BCI: Crossing Career Fields with Stephanie Cernera, PhD 1:25:50

3M ago1:25:50

1:25:50

What does it take to successfully navigate a career in the ever-evolving landscape of neurotechnologies? What is adaptive deep brain stimulation (DBS), and how is it transforming the lives of those with movement disorders? Today, on "Neurocareers: Doing the Impossible!" we dive into these questions with Dr. Stephanie Cernera, DBS research and devel…

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From Neurosurgery to Neuroscience: A Quest to Cure Glioblastoma with Anna Oleshkevich, MD 1:21:51

4M ago1:21:51

1:21:51

What drives someone to work tirelessly, sacrificing leisure to stand by others during their most critical moments? What kind of dedication does it take to support people in their hour of need and perform complex, life-saving brain surgeries? And what pushes a person to take charge of developing an innovative neuronavigation surgical system, or to s…

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From Neurosurgery to Neuroscience: A Quest to Cure Glioblastoma with Anna Oleshkevich, MD 1:21:51

4M ago1:21:51

1:21:51

What drives someone to work tirelessly, sacrificing leisure to stand by others during their most critical moments? What kind of dedication does it take to support people in their hour of need and perform complex, life-saving brain surgeries? And what pushes a person to take charge of developing an innovative neuronavigation surgical system, or to s…

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S4 Ep12: The psychology of poverty 18:58

4M ago18:58

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Does being rich make us happy, or is it being richer than other people that matters? Will interventions that alleviate poverty also improve someone’s well-being? If we can improve a person’s mental health, does this have an economic effect too? Johannes Haushofer and Daniel Salicath tell Tim Phillips what we know so far about these questions, and h…

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Health Data Poverty Part 2 with Prof Alexandre Filho 31:18

4M ago31:18

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Episode 2: Practical Solutions to Health Data Poverty In this episode, we continue our exploration of health data poverty, showcasing a team that's making a real difference based on the issues discussed in Part 1 with Dr. Xiao Liu. We're thrilled to have spoken with Prof. Alexandre Filho, a Professor of Machine Learning in Sao Paulo, Brazil. He sha…

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Health Data Poverty Part 1 with Xiao Liu 33:09

4M ago33:09

33:09

Welcome to Global Perspectives on Digital Health, a podcast series dedicated to exploring the use of digital health in underserved communities around the world). Each episode unpacks unique insights into the challenges and successes of implementing digital tools and how we can bring this back to our own efforts. Episode 1: Health data poverty : wha…

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S4 Ep11: Selecting political candidates in Sierra Leone 15:37

4M ago15:37

15:37

Who should select political candidates, the people or the party? Abou Bakarr Kamara and Niccoló Meriggi talk to Tim Phillips about an experiment in Sierra Leone that convinced two major political parties to adopt a primary system for candidate selection. Did that mean that different candidates stood in the election, and that different MPs were chos…

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A Leap from Academia to Industry: Data Science for BCIs with Walter Piper, PhD at Neurable 1:11:08

4M ago1:11:08

1:11:08

How do you switch gears from the world of academic neuroscience to the fast-paced neurotech industry? What kind of hurdles might pop up, and how do you leap over them? And what's the secret sauce for blending neuroscience know-how with top-notch neurotech development? Say hello to Walter Piper, PhD, who’s made the jump and soared from delving into …

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A Leap from Academia to Industry: Data Science for BCIs with Walter Piper, PhD at Neurable 1:11:08

4M ago1:11:08

1:11:08

How do you switch gears from the world of academic neuroscience to the fast-paced neurotech industry? What kind of hurdles might pop up, and how do you leap over them? And what's the secret sauce for blending neuroscience know-how with top-notch neurotech development? Say hello to Walter Piper, PhD, who’s made the jump and soared from delving into …

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S4 Ep10: Universal basic income in Kenya 24:43

4M ago24:43

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Universal basic income – UBI – has always been more an economic thought experiment than serious policy idea. It’s now being taken seriously, but any large-scale implementation would need solid empirical evidence to justify the cost. Tavneet Suri tells Tim Phillips about the surprising insights from the early stages of a decade-long test of UBI in K…

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S4 Ep9: Labour market dynamics in LMICs 20:32

5M ago20:32

20:32

The process that economists call labour market dynamics lets workers improve their lives by switching jobs. But do our assumptions about it apply in LMICs? Because if the dynamics are different, then maybe the policies should be different as well. Kevin Donovan and Todd Schoellman tell Tim Phillips about the surprising evidence they discovered abou…

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Neuroscience Lifelong Journey: Research, Education, and Neurowellness with Marcelle Siegel, PhD at brainRISE 1:19:35

5M ago1:19:35

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How does neuroscience influence our lives, guiding us through both the peaks and valleys of our personal and professional paths? Can an understanding of the brain's complexities equip us with the tools to navigate life's obstacles more effectively? Embark on a fascinating journey into the world of neuroscience with us on "Neurocareers: Doing the Im…

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