Addiction doesn’t just happen!

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The use of psychoactive substances, whether these are legal (tobacco, alcohol, anti-anxiety medications, hypnotic medications, opioid-based medications) or illegal (cannabis, cocaine, MDMA, new synthetic drugs, etc.), or screen-based behaviours (social networking, online sexual activities, gambling, video games, shopping) follows a gradual path from simple use to excessive or problematic use to addiction (also known as dependence).

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Professor Laurent Karila

Psychiatrist specialised in addiction

How to unleash Potential through Knowledge

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At 2050, Knowledge it’s the essence of our forward-thinking investment strategy. It embodies our belief that knowledge is not only power but the key to unlocking the immense potential for positive change through investments that are not only financially sound but also socially and environmentally responsible.

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Meyha Camara

A conversation with Vincent Stanley, director of Philosophy Patagonia: “Our philosophy is ingrained in what people do in the company.”

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It’s an icon. A brand highly recognizable with its flashy color robust bags and its several commitments towards a sustainable future since the early days of 1973. Patagonia has served as an example for many years way beyond its industry and one of the early employees, Vincent Stanley, serving now as the Director of Philosophy, have been at the heart of the story, he knows everything inside out.

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Guillaume Bregeras

S’émerveiller et comprendre pour agir

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À la peur ou au déni face aux bouleversements environnementaux, peut-on substituer la compréhension et l’émerveillement, qui sont des moteurs indispensables d’action et de recherche de solutions ? À 2050, nous en faisons le pari, et c’est pourquoi nous avons participé à la co-création d’un cours multidisciplinaire et accessible à tous sur les enjeux environnementaux du XXIème siècle. Aujourd’hui délivré à l’ensemble des étudiant.e.s de première année de l’Université Paris-Dauphine, ce cours est placé sous licence libre, afin d’en faire un savoir le plus largement partagé : avec nos équipes, avec celles des entreprises et associations de notre écosystème, avec vous !

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Aicha Ben Dhia

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