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A community of optimists hosted by Melinda Gates

Fresh Takes

We are many voices, many stories. This is a place to hear others and a place to be heard.

Five to follow: Nikhil Taneja's picks Aditi Mittal delivers stand-up comedy about inequality and sexism women in India face every day.

The difference a dad can make Graduation of Melinda French (Melinda Gates) from The Fuqua School of Business at Duke University

Five to Follow: Mercedes Cooper's Picks Honoree Mercedes Cooper speaks onstage at Spirit of Independence during the 2016 Los Angeles Film Festival at Arclight Cinemas Culver City on June 4, 2016 in Culver City, California.

Honoree Mercedes Cooper speaks onstage at Spirit of Independence during the 2016 Los Angeles Film Festival at Arclight Cinemas Culver City on June 4, 2016 in Culver City, California.

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Deep Dives

We're a community of evidence-based optimists. Here's why.

The dangers of gender bias in design Section of the book cover for Invisible Women by Caroline Criado-Perez

How emotionally intelligent AI can improve the way humans interact A woman's face is analyzed using Affectiva software

Why we need to support men as caregivers A father changes the diaper of his child.

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Big Ideas

Courageous ideas and path breaking innovations from leaders in the field.

How a chatbot is disrupting stigma around sexual health Health professionals view and provide feedback on LucyBot

When inclusion isn't enough: designing for inequality A woman sits at her garment booth while on a phone. A sewing machine sits on the table with garments hanging behind her for sale.