Violence Against Women - It's a Men's Issue
Reframing violence against women as a men's issue, challenging societal norms, and calling for active male involvement in prevention and cultural change to create a safer world for all genders.
The Why and How of Effective Altruism
Philosopher Peter Singer explores effective altruism, challenging viewers to consider the most impactful ways to help others and make a difference through charitable giving and ethical decision-making.
The Economic Case for Preschool
Economist Timothy Bartik presents compelling macro-economic arguments for investing in preschool education, highlighting its far-reaching benefits beyond individual families to society as a whole.
Kids Need Structure
Colin Powell shares personal insights on supporting children's early development through community involvement and responsibility, emphasizing the importance of structure before primary school.
How a Boy Became an Artist
Inspiring journey of a boy's passion for art, supported by family and teachers, leading to success as a children's book creator and advocate for arts education.
What We Learned from Teetering on the Fiscal Cliff
Insightful analysis of the 2012 US fiscal cliff crisis, exploring economic data and potential bipartisan solutions to budget impasses, with implications for global financial markets.
The Dance of the Dung Beetle
Discover the surprising intelligence of dung beetles as they navigate using celestial cues, showcasing nature's ingenuity in unexpected places.
Why Global Jihad Is Losing
Journalist Bobby Ghosh explores the dual nature of jihad, its historical context, and the decline of global jihad, suggesting a reclamation of the term's original meaning in Islam.
What Makes a Building Unique?
Renowned architect Moshe Safdie explores four extraordinary projects, discussing site selection, client collaboration, and balancing needs with vision in creating unique public buildings, museums, and memorials.
Way-New Collaboration
Explore the evolution of human collaboration, from hunting mastodons to Wikipedia, and its impact on media, collective action, and our future.
A Plant's-Eye View
Explore a unique perspective on evolution and consciousness through the lens of plant intelligence, challenging our human-centric view of nature and Darwinism.
Sing a Song of Sustainable Cities
Explore innovative urban planning strategies for sustainable cities with Jaime Lerner, who revolutionized Curitiba's landscape and inspired global city planners.
A Surprising Look at Celebrity
Explore celebrity culture through provocative photographs that challenge our perceptions of fame, privacy, and media manipulation in this thought-provoking visual presentation.
The Life-Long Learner
Inspiring tale of Holocaust survivor Sandor Teszler, showcasing the power of passionate living and continuous learning through adversity and triumph.
Treating Design as Art
Explore the intersection of design and art with MoMA curator Paola Antonelli as she shares her passion for innovative design across various forms and its impact on our world.
The Mystery Box
J.J. Abrams explores his fascination with unseen mysteries, tracing its origins and impact on his creative work in film and television, including popular series like Lost and Alias.
Isabel Allende - Tales of Passion
Renowned author Isabel Allende explores feminism, creativity, and passion, offering insights on women's empowerment and the power of storytelling to inspire change and foster understanding.
Lightning Calculation and Other "Mathemagic"
Discover the secrets behind lightning-fast mental math and "mathemagic" as Arthur Benjamin demonstrates impressive calculation skills and reveals his techniques in this entertaining TED talk.
We Must Win the Oil Endgame
Discover a simple plan to wean the US off oil, revitalize the economy, and enhance national security through innovative technologies and strategies for cars, planes, and manufacturing.
Beauty and Truth in Physics
Nobel laureate explores particle physics, discussing the relationship between elegant equations and scientific truth in an engaging, humorous talk accessible to non-experts.
The Fractals at the Heart of African Designs
Explore the fascinating world of fractal patterns in African designs and their practical applications in mathematics, architecture, and technology.