The Moth

Risk In Perspective

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A social scientist commutes to war torn countries for work. This story was produced in collaboration with the World Science Festival.

Tags War Workplace Adversity Human rights Education Military Communication Anxiety Power Sacrifice Thought-provoking Serious Historical Bittersweet

Storyteller

Richard Matthew

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Recorded Date

June 1, 2013

“I had never, in my life, experienced a group of people so angry at me.”

Photo by Jason Falchook
Richard Matthew

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