A New Stock Exchange Focused on the Long-Term
Discover how the Long-Term Stock Exchange is revolutionizing public markets by prioritizing diversity, employee investment, and environmental responsibility for better long-term outcomes.
How Love Can Help Repair Social Inequality
Chloé Valdary explores how pop culture examples demonstrate our shared humanity, fostering self-love and social change. She emphasizes love's role in connection, healing, and collective progress.
Scenes from a Black Trans Life
Scholar D-L Stewart shares poetic reflections on the Black trans experience, emphasizing the urgency of "Black trans lives matter" and calling for recognition and support of this truth.
The Future of Digital Communication and Privacy
Explore digital communication's future, encryption's role in privacy, and WhatsApp's efforts to balance security with combating misinformation in this insightful talk by Will Cathcart.
The Case to Infect Volunteers with COVID-19 to Accelerate Vaccine Testing
Bioethicist proposes "human challenge trials" to accelerate COVID-19 vaccine development, deliberately exposing volunteers to the virus for faster efficacy testing, potentially saving thousands of lives.
How Flags Unite - and Divide - Us
Explore the powerful symbolism of flags, their impact on identity and unity, and the potential for a shared global emblem representing all of humanity.
The Economic Benefits of Climate Action
Marcelo Mena discusses Chile's ambitious plan for a zero-emission economy, exploring challenges, opportunities, and the impact of COVID-19 on climate action strategies. He emphasizes the importance of both political and citizen involvement.
How to Quickly Scale Up Contact Tracing Across the US
Joia Mukherjee discusses scaling up contact tracing in the US, emphasizing a compassionate approach for vulnerable communities and explaining its crucial role in fighting COVID-19.
Let's Make the World Wild Again
Environmental activist Kristine Tompkins shares her journey from Patagonia CEO to conservationist, advocating for "rewilding" to restore Earth's health and highlighting our interconnectedness with nature.
Can We Edit Memories?
Neurologist Amy Milton explores groundbreaking research on memory editing, offering potential solutions for trauma and PTSD without erasing memories, paving the way for improved mental health treatments.
The US Is Addicted to Incarceration - How to Break the Cycle
Robin Steinberg discusses The Bail Project, a nonprofit addressing mass incarceration by paying bail for those who can't afford it, and introduces a new community-based model to reform the US justice system.
A COVID-19 Exit Strategy to End Lockdown and Reopen the Economy
Biologist Uri Alon proposes a novel strategy to reopen the economy: 4 work days followed by 10 lockdown days, exploiting the virus's biology to reduce transmission while allowing economic activity.
An Evolutionary Perspective on Human Health and Disease
Explore evolutionary medicine's insights on genetic inheritance, culture, and history in human health, uncovering the benefits of mutations and gaining valuable perspectives on personal well-being.
How to Shift Your Mindset and Choose Your Future
Discover how adopting a "stubborn optimism" mindset can empower you to tackle climate change and other major challenges, leading to a more purposeful and impactful life.
A Global Pandemic Calls for Global Solutions
Epidemiologist Larry Brilliant discusses the coronavirus outbreak, evaluates global responses, and presents a clear plan to end the pandemic, emphasizing the need for international cooperation and unity.
Why It's So Hard to Talk About the N-Word
Thoughtful examination of the N-word's divisive nature, exploring personal encounters and historical context to promote productive discussions and reshape education around racism in the US.
The Beautiful, Mysterious Science of How You Hear
Explore the fascinating mechanics of hearing as biophysicist Jim Hudspeth reveals the power of hair cells and the unique spectrum of sounds your ears emit in quiet environments.
How Teachers Can Help Students Navigate Trauma
Educator Lisa Godwin shares her personal journey of overcoming childhood trauma, emphasizing the impact of supportive teachers and the importance of sharing stories to help students navigate hardships.
The Real Story of Rosa Parks - and Why We Need to Confront Myths About Black History
Explores the importance of accurate Black history education, using Rosa Parks' story to illustrate how simplified narratives harm society and emphasizing the power of historical truth.
The Unpaid Work That GDP Ignores - And Why It Really Counts
Economist Marilyn Waring challenges GDP standards, advocating for a growth measurement system that values unpaid labor and environmental sustainability, offering a visionary perspective on redefining productivity and progress.
A Path to Security for the World's Deadliest Countries
Unraveling the causes of violence in middle-income democracies and offering solutions for creating safer societies through citizen engagement and addressing inequality and polarization.