Why solving global issues is more accessible than we think

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  Ted audio collective.

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  You'Re listening to how to be a better human.

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  I'm your host, Chris Duffy.

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  It will come as no surprise to anyone who knows me or has listened to this show for a while to hear that I have always loved school.

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  I love to learn for fun.

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  These days as an adult, I take language classes.

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  When I was in fourth grade, all that I asked for for my birthday was reference books.

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  That's what I wanted as a present.

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  And you know what?

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  I got them.

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  You have never seen a young boy more excited to receive an unabridged dictionary than I was.

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  I used to carry around a book of obscure words for word lovers in my backpack.

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  My favorite word.

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  I'm so glad that you asked.

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  It was defenestration, which means the act of throwing someone out a window.

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  I thought that was hilarious.

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  Am I painting a transpicuously clear picture for you?

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  I think I am.

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  I was a little nerd, a little teacher's pet, and I loved school.

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  That is one of the reasons why I am so struck by today's guest, Angeline Murray Mirois.

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