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How an IDEAS episode on traffic changed a doctor's practice

How an IDEAS episode on traffic changed a doctor's practice

Not many people like to think about traffic but Joanna Oda says this very topic on IDEAS in 2005 permanently changed the way she views medical care as a doctor. "It helped me understand how things that make sense for you as an individual contribute to a collective problem." She adds, the episode introduced her to the idea that one car has a big impact.This episode is part of a week-long celebration to mark our 60th anniversary. IDEAS is giving the mic to listeners like Oda to share their stories on how our program led to life-altering moments. *This is the first episode in our special programming marking our 60th anniversary.Listen to other episodes in this series:The time when a guest said, "I love you!"CBC Massey Lecturers reveal how the talks changed themHow IDEAS saved a listener from sending a regrettable emailThe best — and worst — ideas of the last six decades

Ideas · CBC

December 1, 202554m 9s

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Not many people like to think about traffic but Joanna Oda says this very topic on IDEAS in 2005 permanently changed the way she views medical care as a doctor. "It helped me understand how things that make sense for you as an individual contribute to a collective problem." She adds, the episode introduced her to the idea that one car has a big impact.


This episode is part of a week-long celebration to mark our 60th anniversary. IDEAS is giving the mic to listeners like Oda to share their stories on how our program led to life-altering moments. 


*This is the first episode in our special programming marking our 60th anniversary.


Listen to other episodes in this series:


The time when a guest said, "I love you!"

CBC Massey Lecturers reveal how the talks changed them

How IDEAS saved a listener from sending a regrettable email

The best — and worst — ideas of the last six decades