What lessons can we learn from the COVID pandemic?
By Sir Peter Gluckman Societal cohesion, mental health, wellbeing, and even democracy may all be at stake if lessons are not learned quickly from this pandemic, writes Sir Peter Gluckman. The rapid development of multiple Covid vaccines has been a triumph of science....
Is New Zealand a more cohesive society since Covid-19?
Three Auckland academics give their views on the question of whether we are a more cohesive society thanks to the pandemic. Foundations were laid long ago Despite dramatic shifts in national priorities and the gap in wealth that is increasing over time, New Zealand...
An economic divide: What are the myths about poverty in the United States? 🔊
The COVID-19 pandemic in America has exposed distinct economic divides throughout the country. But much of the issue of poverty in the US is based on public images rather than empirical evidence. What are the myths about poverty in the US? Can a better understanding...
What are the economics of happiness?
By Gilbert Wong New Zealand has its own world expert on the economics of happiness. Professor Robert MacCulloch says the pandemic is an opportunity to show how we could do a lot better. In the annual World Happiness Report, New Zealand consistently sits in the top ten...
At the crossroads: How can we navigate the right path for the betterment of humanity? 🔊
The world is facing multiple crises, from climate change to institutional racism to COVOD-19. Maria Armoudian speaks to three preeminent scholars from the fields of anthropology, philosophy, and psychology about the crossroads we are facing as a global community and...
Why are pets at risk during this pandemic?
By Heather Fraser, Damien Riggs & Nik Taylor In a few short months the COVID-19 pandemic has precipitated a series of dramatic social, political and environmental changes. Yet the focus remains resolutely on humans, leaving animals largely out of the picture....
How have faith communities responded to Covid-19?
By Andrew Lim In response to the global spread of Covid-19, many faith communities including churches, mosques, synagogues, temples and gurdwaras have suspended their meetings and services in order to contain the spread of the coronavirus. The 2019-20 Covid-19...
How can we remain socially connected in a time of isolation?
By Vanessa Burholt There’s a distinction between social isolation and loneliness, writes professor of gerontology Vanessa Burholt. The key is to create intergenerational connections during this time of physical isolation. Robust evidence shows that loneliness...
What are the social impacts of climate change?
By Ben Goldson With the impacts of climate change increasingly apparent, how will this manifest in society? During the lead-up to the 2016 primary season for the Democratic Party, candidate Bernie Sanders cited climate change as the largest threat to America’s...Subscribe by Email
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