In this week’s People On The Grid podcast, we chatted with Nuria Palma, a Communication Manager at Valkiria Hub space. We discussed the World Work Innovation Summit 2016. This year’s conference was a great success with more than 100 participants. The Summit welcomes all and has many different dynamics surrounding the topic of the future of work and labour market.
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People On The Grid with Flavia Idun
In this weeks, People On The Grid podcast, we chatted with Flavia Idun. Flavia is a qualified practitioner of Kinesiology in Barcelona. She explains the benefits of Kinesiology and shows the success she has had with clients of all ages. Practicing Kinesiology helps Flavia treat a wide variety of health problems. Flavia has been practicing kinesiology for many years now, but now wants to expand from practicing to include teaching it and incorporating it into schools.
The Filter Bubble
Having evolved from their frivolous origins, online networks are now being used to mitigate crises, crowdsource journalism, connect multinational enterprises, and countless other uses.
But our over-reliance on these networks often involves a hefty price tag.
Surveys have revealed that an astonishing number of individuals receive their news from social media — by some estimates, over 40% of adults. While this may, on the one hand, be hailed as progress towards an informed society, there is heavy concern about the so-called “echo-chamber” bias.
People On The Grid with Fabian Dittrich
In this week’s People On The Grid, we talked with Digital Nomad Fabian Dittrich. What is a Digital Nomads you may ask?
People On The Grid with Sydney Pinoy Peyronnet
In this week’s People On The Grid, we met with Sydney Pinoy Peyronnet, founder of the Neuros Center, a unique clinical space in the city of Barcelona. He explains the services offered to their clients, which focus on the person.
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People On The Grid with Harry Davies
In this People On The Grid, we got together with Harry Davies, a multimedia journalist who has worked in the past with The Independent and BBC. With him, we talked about the difference between traditional and emerging media. We also talked about how exactly the online media industry works.
People On The Grid with Ana Manzanedo
In this “People on the Grid,” we chatted with Ana Manzanedo, Bridge Builder and Barcelona Connecter for Ouishare. She explained to us how Ouishare connects people and accelerates projects for systemic change. We also learned about Ouishare’s missions to build and nurture a collaborative society by connecting people, organizations and ideas around openness, fairness, and trust. Continue reading “People On The Grid with Ana Manzanedo”
How to Reach Snake Island Using 3 Apps
Just off the coast of Brazil, you’ll find Snake Island. A region which is aptly named considering that it’s filled with – you guessed it – snakes. Hundreds of thousands of them. (By some estimates, 4 snakes per square meter).
As such, planning a vacation here may be a bit difficult (considering also that it’s illegal under Brazilian law to go there.) But in any circumstance, if only to quench a curiosity, let’s see if a handful of smartphone apps can take us from central Barcelona to Snake Island.
People On The Grid with Anna Bach Faig
This week on People On The Grid, we met with Dr. Anna Bach Faig, a Professor of Public Health Nutrition at the Open University of Catalonia. Starting as a pharmacist, she explains to us how quickly she developed an interest in the relationship between food and well-being.
People On The Grid with Barbara Aurell
In this People On The Grid, we chatted with Barbara Aurell, Founder and Director of Espacio en Blanco, which is a creative interior design studio for residential and commercial spaces. Barbara discusses her art exhibition “Movimiento en Blanco” which is holding its 57th edition tonight, November 17th!