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Systems thinking and democracy, cognitive glitches in what we see, a solar farm in a refugee camp, VR's influence on empathy, & more!
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DIGEST DISRUPTION

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A digest of creative disruption. 
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#SystemsThinking
One way to improve democracy is for more people to appreciate its complex technological underpinnings.:
 
We live in a beautifully complex, interconnected world –  but the systems at play are invisible to most people. This article takes a brief look into how systems serve us and discusses how embracing systems thinking* will strengthen democracy.  More >

*We can't solve problems using the same thinking that created them – take our Systems Thinking class to learn to dissect systems and create more effective solutions!
#ClimateChange
Climate change only explains at least 20 percent of the movement.:
 
 New data reveals that American trees are adapting to the effects of climate change by moving westward. This feature explores the reasons and logistics behind tree migration and shares what concerns scientists the most about the shifts in ecological communities.  More > 
#CogSci
When making sense of a visual blind spot, our brains fill in the gaps. We’re more likely to believe it’s version of what’s in front of us than a real image:  

Thanks to evolution, our brains love to operate in an efficiency mode that often results in cognitive biases. New research proves that not only are these glitches present in our thinking, but also in our seeing – and the brain prefers invented information instead of reality.  More >
#Empathy #VR
A scene from 'Across the Line.':  

VR is commonly thought to be an impressive tool for cultivating empathy since it mimics experiences that people otherwise may not have. Thanks to a research project spearheaded by Planned Parenthood, there is new data to support the correlation between VR and boosted empathy – and it's being used to shape government policies.  More > 
#SolarPower
The 35,000 person Azraq camp was spending huge amounts of its aid funding on electric bills and only had sporadic power. With a new two-megawatt solar plant, the camp’s residents have all the power they need.:
 

A refugee camp in Jordan is home to the first ever solar farm contained within a refugee community.  The installation of solar panels has proven to be more reliable and more cost effective,  so the UN is looking to expand the use of solar farms across refugee camps worldwide.  More >
BONUS #UnSchoolMBThe 35,000 person Azraq camp was spending huge amounts of its aid funding on electric bills and only had sporadic power. With a new two-megawatt solar plant, the camp’s residents have all the power they need.:

Applications for #UnSchoolMB are rolling in! This November, we are popping up in Mumbai, a diverse, fast-paced, complex city where people are discovering and solving problems in their own ways... aka, the perfect setting to dive into systems thinking and creative problem-solving! We'll take a cohort of 20 purpose-driven emerging leaders from all over the world through a brain-activating adventure into positive change-making, systems thinking, creative interventions, sustainability, Disruptive Design, social innovation and more. If you want in, apply now!
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