Tech jobs in Wisconsin, The power of awe

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People gathered together online for a virtual happy hour
In this March 16, 2020 photo provided by Jamie Lee Finch, a laptop on a desk in Nashville, Tenn., showing people gathered together online for a virtual happy hour is shown. With bars shuttered and stressed-out workers stuck at home, companies and friend groups across the U.S. are holding happy hours over video chat to commiserate and keep spirits high amid the new coronavirus pandemic. Jamie Lee Finch via AP

We talk to the president of the Wisconsin Technology Council about how the state is attracting jobs in the tech industry. Then, a psychology professor shares his new book that looks at the science behind the emotion of awe and how it impacts our lives.

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  • Wisconsin's appeal to laid-off tech workers

    Layoffs in tech industries continue to climb, while Wisconsin’s unemployment rate remains low and businesses continue to hire. The President of the Wisconsin Technology Council explains what the state has to offer tech workers.

  • The benefits of finding awe in everyday life

    The moments in life that fill us with wonder and introspection can have profound effects on how we navigate the world. We talk to the author of a new book that explores the new science behind the emotion of awe.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Tyler Ditter Technical Director
  • Lee Rayburn Producer
  • Lorin Cox Producer
  • Tom Still Guest
  • Dacher Keltner Guest

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