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Lizzie Wade is the author of APOCALYPSE: How Catastrophe Transformed Our World and Can Forge New Futures. She is a science writer focusing on archaeology and anthropology, a contributing correspondent…

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Leslie spoke about CFIC for a few minutes at the 2026 WeCanReason conference in early May. The brief talk wasn’t recorded but seemed to resonate with many attendees, so today’s…

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Dr. Caroline Brookfield is an author, speaker, and entrepreneur. Caroline helps “non-creatives” connect with a creative mindset to build confidence in change, buffer against burnout, and leverage individual originality for…

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Dr. Christopher Labos is a cardiologist and an affiliate member of the Department of Global and Public Health of McGill University. He is a columnist with the Montreal Gazette and…

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Dr. Anthony Pinn is a professor, prolific author and much sought-after lecturer committed to academic rigor. Known internationally as a leading expert in the field of African American religion, Dr….

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