Sofia, Author at Green Also Green

5 Lessons from Journalism on How to Uncover Social Inequities

Aug 19, 2024

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“I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I am changing the things I cannot accept.” – Angela Davis One of the greatest tragedies of modern journalism is the fact that the most pressing social inequities do not get the most attention. It’s true that what counts as the “most pressing” social inequities…

9 Lessons from Economics on Driving Social Innovation

Aug 5, 2024

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Sofia

in interdisciplinaryinnovation

By Sofia Perez “The social object of skilled investment should be to defeat the dark forces of time and ignorance which envelope our future.” – John Maynard Keynes Intro There is an unspoken paradox in the world of social innovation: a simultaneous awareness that “money makes the world go round”, but that it is also…

Unlock Eco-Friendly Innovations: 4 Powerful Lessons from Engine History

Jul 29, 2024

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Sofia

in interdisciplinaryinnovation, sustainability

By Sofia Perez “It had never gotten old for him, flying. Never gone boring. Every engine start was a new adventure, guiding the spirit of a lovely machine back into life; every takeoff blending his spirit with its own to do what’s never been done in history, to lift away from the ground and fly.”…

Waste Solutions Are Born From Revolutionary Art & Engineering

Jul 8, 2024

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Sofia

in interdisciplinaryinnovation

Understanding how art could provide solutions to waste started with Toni Hamel. First, a painting of a woman hosing a giant pine-scented car freshener in the place of a real pine tree. Then, a family of three watching intently as the wet paint on their wall dries. Finally, a woman hanging geese in the sky…

Exclusive Interview With Dr. Albert Hernandez on Christian & Islamic History of Medicine

Jun 17, 2024

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Sofia

in SustainableSpirit

Episode 12: Dr. Albert Hernandez on Christian & Islamic History of Medicine June 17, 2024 Today Dr. Hernandez and I discuss the history of medicine & spiritual healing, the impacts of Christianity & Islam on science, and the role of healing throughout life. CALL TO ACTION, EPISODE LINK & CONTACT INFO Once you have listened…

3 Tips To Boost Creative Problem-Solving With Free Effective Learning

Jun 17, 2024

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Sofia

in interdisciplinaryinnovation

One of the most crucial aspects of effective learning is a concept in Zen Buddhism called the “beginner’s mindset”, which refers to the attitude of viewing life with an open mind, entering every situation without expectations or preconceived notions. As is outlined in this Forbes article from June 2023, this concept is not only helpful…

3 Powerful Philosophy Secrets To Unlock Innovative Problem-Solving Now

Jun 3, 2024

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Sofia

in interdisciplinaryinnovation

Philosophy gets a bad rap for its pretentious, abstract, and often-hypocritical way of viewing the world, which appears contrary to the goal of problem-solving. It’s the unmarried man prescribing celibacy, the wealthy European aristocrat championing communism. In a world of economic hardship and social injustice, those who have the privilege to contemplate abstract theories from…

Exclusive Interview with Dr. Beth Blissman on Catholic Climate Action

Mar 20, 2024

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Sofia

in SustainableSpirit

Episode 11: Dr. Beth Blissman on Catholic Climate Action March 20, 2024 Today Dr. Beth Blissman and I discuss the climate action of the Loretto Community in the UN, the marriage of science and spirituality, and the role of interfaith collaboration in pursuing climate justice on the international stage. Throughout our conversation, Dr. Blissman emphasizes…

Je-Shawna Wholley on Revolutionary Intergenerational Spiritual Healing

Feb 27, 2024

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Sofia

in SustainableSpirit

Episode 10: Je-Shawna Wholley on Intergenerational Spiritual Healing February 28, 2024 SUMMARY Today Je-Shawna Wholley, founder of the groundbreaking Earthseed project, shares her insights into spiritual healing, intergenerational dialogue, and engaging with your family history, offering striking ideas for listeners to consider on how to apply these ideas to their own journey into their past.…

Urban Design + Gender Studies: Pioneering Equality in the City

Feb 15, 2024

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Sofia

in interdisciplinaryinnovation

“The city is an organized memory, and in history women are the forgotten.” – Hannah Arendt Imagine a city where the walks home at night feel unsafe and the bathrooms are crowded or inaccessible. Chances are, you don’t have to leave this to your imagination. As it turns out, men and women experience cities in…

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