Purpose & Impact · 15 min · Educator preview required; suggested 16+
Rats, Tech and Saving Lives
Kristen Davis
Kristen Davis explores hero Rats and the Power of Unusual Ideas. The conversation highlights animal intelligence and humanitarian technology, with ideas about landmine detection. Viewers can use the learning outcomes and questions below to reflect on the talk and consider what to try next.
Key moments
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A strange idea turned rats into life-saving landmine detectors
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Your existing skills can make a difference in another sector
- 03
Approach a cause you care about rather than waiting to be invited
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- BM4
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