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Reflect Rethink RebootAuthor: TEDxBristol
From TEDxBristol, a podcast about not just surviving, but thriving in uncertain times. How do we unpick the things that don't work, modify our brief, steady our focus and create positive change in a world of constant flux? Focusing in on our community of Bristol and the South West of England, this podcast showcases breakthrough thinking, smart innovation and inspiring people. Meet those who are pushing the boundaries in this moment of global uncertainty, polarised opinion and political upheaval. TEDxBristol is part of the global TED.com community - sharing ideas worth spreading around the world. Language: en Genres: Documentary, News, Society & Culture, Tech News Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Speaker Stories pt 3: Drew Benvie
Episode 6
Monday, 4 November, 2019
The last of three special episodes where we introduce some of the speakers who’ll be taking to the stage at this year’s event on November 17th at Bristol Old Vic. We wanted to share their story and the inspiration behind their idea as well as giving you a behind the scenes look at the journey to that famous red circle for a TEDxBristol speaker.Becky Walsh meets speaker Drew Benvie who is on a mission to save social media. Drew's online life started way before social media even existed. Drew tells Becky about what he's found out about how it's influencing the world around us, in both the very best and worst of ways.Drew’s talk at TEDxBristol 2019 is called “One million online harms an hour: how can we reboot social media?” He’ll explore the journey social media has taken, looking at some of the most fundamental questions about its power for good and evil, and what we must to do prepare for what’s next.Catch Drew alongside fifteen other speakers at TEDxBristol 2019 - get your tickets here.This episode was made possible thanks to TEDxBristol's headline partner, Opus Talent Solutions.
