Alina Nikolaou’s Post

Insightful and informative talk by Professor Scott Galloway . His observations are not limited to the US, but are relevant worldwide. Check out the video here: https://lnkd.in/dCBHyNas

Over the month of January I had the opportunity to help Emilie Kalaydjian (now USC President Emilie) prepare for her debate as part of her campaign to be elected USC President at Western. This was a live, public debate featuring the 3 candidates. Helping somebody else prepare to be in the arena was a very different experience compared to preparing myself. I think I was more nervous for her than I typically am before my own public speaking 😅 Thankfully, I was working with a tremendous, skillful, confident speaker in her own right. A few takeaways from prep: - Personal stories make a difference on stage. A massive one. - Our formula for answering tough questions: respond with empathy, personal motivation, and a plan for action. - Avoid intentional devisiveness, especially with other candidates. In the worlds of Michael Dell: play nice, but win. We especially focused on the last point. You can watch the debate here: https://lnkd.in/gCHY86N9

💬 "It is the quality of relationships that makes a difference more than the quantity of weapons or the content of policy." At the inaugural IMPACT Creating Hope Together event, John Paul Lederach, Senior Fellow at Humanity United, gave the keynote speech on the importance of building connections to create social change. ▶️ Watch his keynote speech: https://lnkd.in/eyRmDBHC

🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 Insightful article on the Court’s originalist approach! 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 📜 Here are 3 key takeaways: 1️⃣ Originalism: A Limited Lens - Originalism first gained traction in the 1980s. It restricts constitutional interpretation to the views of early Americans, limiting our modern rights. 2️⃣ Historical Distortion - Some originalists twist history to fit their agenda, ignoring the progressive potential of the Constitution. This misuse of history by non-historians contributes to damaging decisions. 3️⃣ Brennan Center's Response - The Brennan Center is actively engaging through scholarship and the Historians Council on the Constitution. By challenging assumptions underlying originalism, they aim to reshape how history influences the law and promote alternative constitutional views. By fixating on historical perspectives that often fail to account for past injustices and societal evolutions, originalism risks perpetuating these injustices into the future.  🗣️ #ConstitutionalDebate #HistoricalPerspectives Schedule a consultation https://lnkd.in/e_zdHWfn today to learn how we can shape the future of constitutional interpretation together! Read more: https://lnkd.in/ehVbTYzk

This TED Talk reminded me that democracy is more than just voting—it's a way of organizing society that requires continuous practice and a commitment to truth-telling, even when we disagree. One thing that resonated with me is the importance of face-to-face interaction in fostering genuine connections and mutual respect, which are crucial for a thriving democracy. Social media, while convenient, can dehumanize others and undermine constructive dialogue. Instead, joining diverse groups and engaging in real-world discussions can help us become better citizens. https://lnkd.in/e5Ey975G

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Our Special Issue of New Area Studies is out! Indigeneity, Community and Participatory Practice: Methods, Concepts and Perspectives from the Global South. And all the brilliant articles in it are open access! https://lnkd.in/e_wb-hT6

One more time! Here is the promised link to the symposium on cultural complexity that was help on July 2. It is long so there are prompts for finding sessions, but I thought the first three presenters were amazing in how they responded to the papers that Anthony Lynch and Zoe Lambert wrote beforehand and tied them to other academic research and really explained so clearly the changing scene before us in our globalizing world. So may the seeds they spread here grow into new understandings and concepts for us all to keep working with in the various fields we represent and work in! https://lnkd.in/g8vW2mzk

LISTEN | Join Dr Dorothy Ngila Ngila (NRF Director: Knowledge Networks and SGCI) on this episode of "Mazungumzo: African Scholarly Conversations" where she unpacks the critical role of funding agencies in driving inclusivity, the power of pan-African collaborations like the Science Granting Councils Initiative, and the necessity of reimagining policies and practices to create truly equitable research environments: https://lnkd.in/esiZPjv5

Please join us for our IN-PERSON CONFERENCE APRIL 4-5, 2024. Using re-storying approaches, this conference will delve into the narratives we share, prompting a thoughtful examination of the narratives left untold. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of decolonization and resurgence and how one relies on the other for meaningful reconciliation. https://lnkd.in/gUf3Mm2b