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【TED】Margaret Heffernan: The dangers of "willful blindness"
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VoiceTube posted on 2013/09/20Ever wondered how people can ignore obvious problems? This TED Talk dives into 'willful blindness' using the shocking Libby, Montana asbestos case, and you'll pick up some powerful vocabulary along the way! It's a fascinating look at public health and community activism that's perfect for expanding your knowledge and understanding.
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US /ˈpipəl/
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UK /'pi:pl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- Men, Women, Children
- Transitive Verb
- To populate; to fill with people.
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US /taʊn/
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- Small city
- Part of city with shops and entertainments
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- What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
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- Female who has a child or children; female parent
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- To take care of someone as if they were your child
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