HIP Newsletter - Issue 0023

Welcome to Issue 0023

HIP Board president, Matt Langdon had the privilege of being invited to talk at Koç University this week. This was HIP's first time running an event in Türkiye and we are thrilled to have been invited. Through events such as these, we can raise awareness about heroic action, its inherent value, and how to embody those values in everyday life. We would like to say a special thank you to Zeynep Aycan for giving us this amazing opportunity to spread our work. 

Articles of the Week

India's National Disaster Response Force has lent a helping hand to Türkiye in the aftermath of the devastating earthquakes. In a heartwarming incident, the NDRF team successfully rescued a 6-year-old girl from the debris of a collapsed building. Led by Atul Karwal, the NDRF team continues to work tirelessly to provide essential support and expertise to the ongoing relief efforts in the impacted regions. Link Here

Read about the six K-9 rescue dogs from Southern California who have been deployed to assist with search and rescue efforts in Türkiye and Syria following the recent earthquakes. The dogs, all trained at the Search Dog Foundation in Santa Paula, are specially trained to detect the presence of live humans trapped under rubble. Link Here

"Stories of heroism emerge in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle's destruction in New Zealand" - From rooftop helicopter rescues to jet boat drivers parking on rooftops to save people, this article highlights the inspiring stories of everyday heroes who stepped up to help their communities in the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle in New Zealand. Link Here

Incredible video footage captures the heroic moment when a group of strangers bravely form a human chain to rescue a person trapped inside a car that rolled off a cliff. Watch as they work together to save a life in this display of courage and solidarity. Link Here

Thanks for reading

At the Heroic Imagination Project, our top priority is to increase awareness of heroism and promote the embodiment of heroic values. As a result, we are delighted to have the opportunity to present at such esteemed places of learning such as Koç University. Additionally, we are thrilled to announce that Matthew Winkler will be giving a talk in Senegal later this week. Stay tuned to learn about the outcome of his talk.

Also if you want the opportunity to meet our board and Phil Zimbardo, one of the most famous living psychologists of our time consider attending Phil's 90th Birthday Celebration. Link below. 

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