13 Courtney Martin on Activism and Inspiring Social Justice Through Writing

Courtney E. Martin is a recognized author, cultural critic, TED speaker, social activist and weekly columnist for the Webby Award-winning website, On Being. Her work is vulnerable yet powerful, filled with cultural insights and passionate appeals for social change to create a better world. Courtney has said that she writes the books she needs to read. In doing so, she is the literary equivalent of a first responder, lending her voice to some of today’s most urgent issues, bringing context, compassion and a call to action to the conversation. In today's deep and poignant discussion, Courtney explored her two selves: the one who's brave the the one who's afraid. She also shared about her writing process, her convictions about the healing power of community and why she doesn't believe any one person can save the world. Learn more about Courtney's work: On Being The Naked Truth Click Project Rebirth Perfect Girls, Starving Daughters The New Better Off Reinventing Feminism What Do We Know of Deep Healing   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Join us as we investigate the powers of art and science–and the extraordinary, unexpected outcomes when the two fields intersect. This four-part series features prominent artists and scientists tackling big ideas about dark matter and transcendence from right- and left-brain points of view. At ArtCenter, science and art often cross paths–after all, CalTech and NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory are in our backyard, allowing for unique collaborations through programs, exhibitions, internships and more. With Why AxS, we invite you into insightful conversations with some of the brilliant minds in our orbit as they explore the many big why's that come with being a tiny part of this universe.