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Why it matters: People spend a lot of time, money and effort trying to figure out what kind of career they should pursue. The idea that people with certain personalities are better suited for certain jobs is nothing new, but researchers in Australia have taken things beyond the whole 'extroverts make great salespeople and introverts make great librarians' mindset. By leveraging all the additional layers of data that people reveal on social media, researchers have created a more precise vocation compass people can use to match their profession with their personality.

Source: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/newsroom/news/2019/december/unveiling-a-new-map-that-reveals-the-hidden-personalities-of-jobs

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Why it matters: "How dare you." Those three words, along with a pioneering school strike to protest climate change, catapulted 16-year-old Greta Thunberg into fame in 2019. She is now arguably the biggest voice on the world's biggest issue.

Along the way, she has faced criticism for delivering what some view as a naive and overly simplistic call to action. Others have commended her for showing bravery unseen by leaders three and four times her age. Whatever you think of her, one thing is clear: Greta Thunberg will be an essential player in the climate change debate for the considerable future.

Source: https://time.com/person-of-the-year-2019-greta-thunberg/

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Question: What is on my mind?
Answer: Big Blue Ocean Cleanup
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+ Ekoru Ocean Clean Up Search Engine
www.ekoru.org/

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check out the infographic area and learn about "Visualizing Social Media Use by Generation": incubator.org/applications/resources/infographics