February 2, 2023

PODCAST

Kids Are Not Alright — But We Can Help

How can we come together as family members, educators, and communities to support youth as they come of age amidst political, social, technological, and economic upheaval? For starters, we need to talk about kids “in a way that has hope, has ideas, and is forward-looking because it’s hard for teenagers to hear the conversation around them be so bleak,” says Lisa Damour, clinical psychologist and author. She speaks with Christine Moutier, Chief Medical Officer of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, and Rick Weissbourd, a child and family psychologist at Harvard, in a conversation moderated by How to Raise an Adult author Julie Lythcott-Haims. They discuss reasons behind the alarming rise in youth mental health issues and practical tips for having healthier, more productive conversations with the kids in our lives.

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COLLECTION

Black History Month: Remembering the Past, Imagining the Future

Of course, Black history shouldn’t just be a month-long nod on our yearly calendar — it is inextricable from American history and fundamental to the very soul of our nation and our past, present, and future. We’ve put together a collection of talks, podcasts, and interviews from Aspen Ideas speakers that celebrate Black joy, community, and genius while grappling with the indelible role of racism in our society.

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VIDEO

Road Map to Net Zero

If the world is going to get to net-zero carbon emissions, we’ll need comprehensive, systemic change. We also need to recognize that there is no silver bullet, but a series of actions that must be taken together by government, industry, and community. In this informative session, hear from Ryan Pandchadsaram and John Doerr, co-authors of Speed and Scale: An Action Plan for Solving Our Climate Crisis Now, and energy expert Hal Harvey as they dive deep into critical actions to drive down our greenhouse gas emissions, share stories of people who are leading the charge, and lay out a blueprint that just might help save the planet.

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