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Issue #213: Our COVID predictions for 2021 Jan 15, 2021

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This week: Why’s COVID so bad in Los Angeles?; How the next few months will go; Go deeper on clean tech; IVF might get a lot more effective thanks to AI; All the way down the food chain;

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Do Better Better #13: Flailing, Perfected Jan 13, 2021

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Originally published to our community through our newsletter and blog, the Do Better Better essays are now available in audio for the first time. You’ll learn how to ask questions and think about our changing world, for yourself, your family, and your business.

These essays compliment the audio version of our weekly newsletter, and of course, our ground-breaking conversations with diverse, interdisciplinary humans working on the frontlines of the future.

We’re so grateful to have you as part of our community, working alongside us on the world’s biggest problems and opportunities.

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Issue #212: How Ossoff and Warnock will help fight climate change Jan 08, 2021

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This week: Context is everything; Back to your regularly scheduled pandemic; COVID has rightfully distracted a lot of science funding, but the train hasn’t stopped entirely; Beef: It’s what’s destroying the Amazon;

Read: "The Plague Year" by Lawrence Wright
Read: "Where Year Two of the Pandemic Will Take Us"
Read: "2020 Was a Breakout Year for Crispr"
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Do Better Better #12: 20% For the Future Dec 31, 2020

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This episode was originally published in print on December 14, 2020.

For more information on 20% For The Future or to get involved, email us a questions@importantnotimportant.com. This is an open-source community-driven effort, and we're excited to have your input and skills!

These essays compliment the audio version of our weekly newsletter, and of course, our ground-breaking conversations with diverse, interdisciplinary humans working on the frontlines of the future.

We’re so grateful to have you as part of our community, working alongside us on the world’s biggest problems and opportunities.

Two quick reminders:

You can get these essays, our newsletter, and more right in your inbox at importantnotimportant.com 
You can send us feedback at questions@importantnotimportant.com — feel free to record a voice memo on your phone and send that in. Ask a question or offer feedback, and we might use it in a future episode.

Important, Not Important is produced by Crate Media

Do Better Better #11: The Trick to Unlocking Every Problem Dec 30, 2020

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This episode was originally published in print on December 7, 2020.

These essays compliment the audio version of our weekly newsletter, and of course, our ground-breaking conversations with diverse, interdisciplinary humans working on the frontlines of the future.

We’re so grateful to have you as part of our community, working alongside us on the world’s biggest problems and opportunities.

Two quick reminders:

You can get these essays, our newsletter, and more right in your inbox at importantnotimportant.com 
You can send us feedback at questions@importantnotimportant.com — feel free to record a voice memo on your phone and send that in. Ask a question or offer feedback, and we might use it in a future episode.

Important, Not Important is produced by Crate Media

Do Better Better #10: “Even the smallest person can change the course of the future” Dec 29, 2020

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This episode was originally published in print on November 22, 2020.

These essays compliment the audio version of our weekly newsletter, and of course, our ground-breaking conversations with diverse, interdisciplinary humans working on the frontlines of the future.

We’re so grateful to have you as part of our community, working alongside us on the world’s biggest problems and opportunities.

Two quick reminders:

You can get these essays, our newsletter, and more right in your inbox at importantnotimportant.com 
You can send us feedback at questions@importantnotimportant.com — feel free to record a voice memo on your phone and send that in. Ask a question or offer feedback, and we might use it in a future episode.

Important, Not Important is produced by Crate Media

Do Better Better #9: Georgia On My Mind Dec 28, 2020

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This episode was originally published in print on November 9, 2020.

These essays compliment the audio version of our weekly newsletter, and of course, our ground-breaking conversations with diverse, interdisciplinary humans working on the frontlines of the future.

We’re so grateful to have you as part of our community, working alongside us on the world’s biggest problems and opportunities.

Two quick reminders:

You can get these essays, our newsletter, and more right in your inbox at importantnotimportant.com 
You can send us feedback at questions@importantnotimportant.com — feel free to record a voice memo on your phone and send that in. Ask a question or offer feedback, and we might use it in a future episode.

Important, Not Important is produced by Crate Media

Issue #211: The 80/20 Problem of Our Time Dec 25, 2020

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Happy Holidays! In brief, this week: how to breathe in India.

"Who Gets to Breathe Clean Air in New Delhi?"
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Do Better Better #8: One Choice Determined the Last 400 Years Dec 24, 2020

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This episode was originally published in print on October 11, 2020.

These essays compliment the audio version of our weekly newsletter, and of course, our ground-breaking conversations with diverse, interdisciplinary humans working on the frontlines of the future.

We’re so grateful to have you as part of our community, working alongside us on the world’s biggest problems and opportunities.

Two quick reminders:

You can get these essays, our newsletter, and more right in your inbox at importantnotimportant.com 
You can send us feedback at questions@importantnotimportant.com — feel free to record a voice memo on your phone and send that in. Ask a question or offer feedback, and we might use it in a future episode.

Important, Not Important is produced by Crate Media

Do Better Better #7: Let's Measure How Exposed You Are, Shall We? Dec 23, 2020

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This episode was originally published in print on September 20, 2020.

These essays compliment the audio version of our weekly newsletter, and of course, our ground-breaking conversations with diverse, interdisciplinary humans working on the frontlines of the future.

We’re so grateful to have you as part of our community, working alongside us on the world’s biggest problems and opportunities.

Two quick reminders:

You can get these essays, our newsletter, and more right in your inbox at importantnotimportant.com 
You can send us feedback at questions@importantnotimportant.com — feel free to record a voice memo on your phone and send that in. Ask a question or offer feedback, and we might use it in a future episode.

Important, Not Important is produced by Crate Media