How Bad Architecture Wrecked Cities
Explore how poor urban design impacts civic life and learn about creating public spaces that foster community engagement and a sense of place.
The Power and Beauty of Organic Design
Explore the philosophy of fat-free design and gain insights into extraordinary product creations, from water bottles to innovative chairs, in this inspiring talk by designer Ross Lovegrove.
How MARVEL SNAP Became One of the Biggest Mobile Games of 2022
Discover the journey of MARVEL SNAP's development, from a two-person startup to a global mobile gaming sensation. Gain insights into game design, prototyping, playtesting, and successful launch strategies.
Alternate Endings - Six New Ways to Die in America
Explore innovative end-of-life options and meaningful death designs through a sneak peek of an HBO documentary, followed by a candid discussion with the filmmakers.
Better Technology, Better Retirement Savings
Explore innovative digital tools and behavioral approaches to improve retirement savings outcomes, focusing on design, automation, and technology to enhance financial security for workers.
Herbert Bayer - The Bauhaus-Aspen Connection
Explore Herbert Bayer's impact on Aspen's transformation into a cultural hub, focusing on his Bauhaus-inspired design of the Aspen Institute campus as a total work of art.
Recipe for Modern Applications - .NET Azure SQL Functions Geospatial JSON
Discover how to build modern applications using Azure SQL, .NET, and Azure Functions. Learn about JSON, geospatial data, scalability, and CI/CD in a real-world scenario.
Microsoft Viva Topics - Put Knowledge to Work with Content and AI
Explore how Viva Topics and SharePoint Syntex use AI to automate content processing, transform information into knowledge, and enhance productivity in the workplace.
Beauty and the Brain
Explore neuroaesthetics: how science, art, and design intersect to shape our perception of beauty and its impact on our world, featuring insights from experts in neurology, psychology, and architecture.
Ballerina Turned Artistic Director Julie Kent - Moving Forward with The Washington Ballet
Renowned ballerina Julie Kent discusses her transition to Artistic Director of The Washington Ballet, sharing insights on nurturing dancers, artistic pursuits, and the future of ballet.
Science and Art - The Connection Between Leonardo’s Disciplines
Explore Leonardo da Vinci's transformation from artist to scientist, examining how his technical skills and artistic observations led to groundbreaking scientific insights about anatomy, mechanics, and geology.
Leonardo da Vinci and His World
Explore Leonardo da Vinci's world, examining how Renaissance Italy's political, cultural, and scientific landscape nurtured his genius and shaped his iconic status in art and science history.
Christmas Tradition - Structure, Ecology and Evolution of Mistletoes
Explore mistletoe's ecology, evolution, and unique parasitic lifestyle. Learn about its diversity, morphology, and adaptations, as well as its ecological importance and responses to environmental changes.
We Have the Power to Shape Our World
Inspiring environmental activist delivers powerful performance, blending spoken word and music to empower youth and advocate for climate action.
TikTok Feeds Gen Z's Appetite for Influencer Authenticity
Explore Gen Z's preference for TikTok's authenticity, influencer Josh Richards' journey to success, and insights on brand strategies in the evolving social media landscape.
Sleep When You're Dead - Lessons from EDM
Insights from EDM star Steve Aoki and StockX founder Josh Luber on scaling, audience engagement, and work-life balance in the music and startup worlds.
A New Era of Entrepreneurship
Insights from tech and music trailblazers on turning vision into reality, embracing failure, authenticity, team-building, and maintaining a growth mindset for entrepreneurial success.
The Living Room Revolution
Explore the future of digital content in the living room with YouTube's Neal Mohan and BuzzFeed's Mat Honan, discussing YouTube Kids, YouTube TV, and advertising innovations.
The History of Metrics According to Me
Explore the evolution of metrics in engineering, focusing on software and Docker's integration with Prometheus for improved monitoring and observability.
Mobile Fabrication
Exploring the future of personal fabrication on-the-go through surveys, prototypes, and custom apps. Insights on hardware requirements and user experiences in mobile settings like metro trains.
The Poetics of Socio-Technical Space - Evaluating the Internet of Things Through Craft
Exploring craftspeople's relationships with tools and workspaces to inform IoT design, emphasizing human agency, flexibility, and material consequences in socio-technical arrangements.