You may have seen the claim that ?62 people now own as much wealth as half of the world?s population?. You may also have seen headlines that suggest that 1% of the world?s population now own more than the 99% put together. This is the latest iteration of Oxfam?s annual report looking at global inequality. They say that the overall the world may be getting richer but that most of the wealth is concentrated in the hands of fewer and fewer people. But is this really telling us what we think it?s telling us? Tim Harford asks economics writer Felix Salmon and development expert Charles Kenny.
African Tech Roundup - Apple, Sony And Samsung Face Child Labour Allegations In The DRC
We had to face a tough truth this week. The fact is that we are complicit in the perpetuation of horrible crimes against humanity. And if you’re reading this right now, it’s likely that you are too.
If you’re an enthusiastic user of the useful tech products made by the likes of Apple, Sony and Samsung (as we are), then you’re contributing to the on-going exploitation of children as young as seven years of age in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
In this week’s episode of the African Tech Round-up, Tefo Mohapi and Andile Masuku discuss the disturbing implications of an exposé recently put out by Amnesty International and African Resources Watch (Afrewatch), which names and shames leading technology manufacturers who use cobalt sourced in the DRC in lithium-ion batteries found in their products. (Fast fact: The DRC produces at least 50% of the world's cobalt.)
There’s no doubt that there’s an argument for how companies and governments need to be held to account, but we as consumers need to realise that ultimately, it is we who wield the greatest economic leverage to influence commercial and political interests to act ethically.
The pertinent question is therefore less, “What will they do about it?” but more, “What are we going to do about it?”
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Serious Inquiries Only - AS209: Twitter Trolls and Online Harassment, with Eli Bosnick
This episode came about in kind of an interesting way.. I explain in the first few minutes of the show. Long story short, Eli is here to talk about Twitter and our blocking policies (or lacks thereof). We also go into harassment online and what the implications are for the atheism movement and other movements.
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Serious Inquiries Only - AS209: Twitter Trolls and Online Harassment, with Eli Bosnick
This episode came about in kind of an interesting way.. I explain in the first few minutes of the show. Long story short, Eli is here to talk about Twitter and our blocking policies (or lacks thereof). We also go into harassment online and what the implications are for the atheism movement and other movements.
The post AS209: Twitter Trolls and Online Harassment, with Eli Bosnick appeared first on Atheistically Speaking.
Stuff They Don't Want You To Know - What is Gnosticism?
Gnosticism may be one of the oldest conspiracy theories in human civilization - but what is it, exactly? Join Ben, Matt, Noel and special guest Joe McCormick as they take a closer look at Gnostic mysteries, myth and more.
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Interview with Craig Good; Forgotten Superheroes of Science: Stephanie Louise Kwolek; News Items: Motorcycle Helmet Laws, Charlie Sheen HIV, Arctic Humans, Geckos and Spiderman; What's the Word: Agnatology; Science or Fiction
The Gist - Did Track Palin Get Off Easy?
On The Gist, what factors determine how a domestic abuser is charged? We ask attorney adviser Jane Anderson from AEquitas: The Prosecutors’ Resource on Violence Against Women. For the Spiel, much more ridiculousness in politics from Donald Trump to Anthony Weiner. Join Slate Plus! Members get bonus segments, exclusive member-only podcasts, and more. Sign up for a free trial today at slate.com/gistplus.
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Motley Fool Money - Blizzard 2016: Winners and Losers
Which companies will be the big winners and losers from the East Coast blizzard? Our analysts discuss that story and delve into earnings news from American Express, Netflix, and Southwest Airlines. Plus, Motley Fool columnist Morgan Housel talks market volatility. For a free preview of our Supernova service, go to www.SupernovaRadio.Fool.com .
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More or Less: Behind the Stats - Billionaires versus the world
Oxfam says that 62 people now own as much wealth as half of the world?s population. But is this really telling us anything meaningful? And how is it that this study shows that some of the world?s poorest people live in the United States?
What do you do with bored children on a bus? Rob Eastaway, author of ?Maths on the go,? gets three pupils to play a game on the Number 12 in south London.
Prime Minister David Cameron said this week that 22% of British Muslim women speak little or no English. He says that equates to 190,000. We look at the figures.
Plus, was the Hatton Garden Heist the biggest robbery ever? Is water more expensive than oil? And a new prime number is discovered.
Cato Daily Podcast - Executive Move on Immigration Goes to SCOTUS
As policy, President Obama's 2014 action on immigration may be good. As a constitutional matter, it's highly questionable. Alex Nowrasteh and Ilya Shapiro comment.
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