An Art Made of Trust, Vulnerability and Connection
Marina Abramović explores boundary-pushing art, emphasizing trust and vulnerability. She discusses her groundbreaking work "The Artist Is Present" and her vision for an innovative art institute focused on mindful experimentation.
What Are Animals Thinking and Feeling
Explore animal cognition and emotions through ecology, biology, and behavioral science. Discover similarities between humans and other species in thinking, feeling, and tool use.
The Chilling Aftershock of a Brush with Death
War correspondent Jean-Paul Mari explores post-traumatic stress disorder, sharing his personal encounter with death in Baghdad and examining the psychological impact of trauma on soldiers and journalists.
A Boat Carrying 500 Refugees Sunk at Sea - The Story of Two Survivors
Powerful account of refugee survival at sea, highlighting human resilience and the global refugee crisis through personal stories of two survivors from a shipwreck of 500 people.
The Enchanting Music of Sign Language
Christine Sun Kim explores the visual language of sign, revealing its musical qualities and inviting us to experience sound beyond hearing, challenging perceptions of deafness and communication.
Social Services Are Broken - How We Can Fix Them
Hilary Cottam explores the inefficiencies in social services and proposes innovative solutions to build supportive relationships between providers and those in need, aiming to effectively address complex social problems.
How CRISPR Lets Us Edit Our DNA
Geneticist Jennifer Doudna explains CRISPR-Cas9, a revolutionary gene-editing technology, its potential for treating genetic diseases, and the ethical considerations surrounding its use in human DNA modification.
Design at the Intersection of Technology and Biology
Explore Neri Oxman's groundbreaking work at the intersection of digital fabrication and biology, pioneering symbiosis between microorganisms, our bodies, products, and buildings.
Soon We'll Cure Diseases With a Cell, Not a Pill
Physician Siddhartha Mukherjee envisions a revolutionary future in medicine, moving beyond the traditional "pill" approach to healing diseases by harnessing the power of cells for transformative treatments.
Stunning Photos of the Endangered Everglades
Photographer Mac Stone showcases the beauty and importance of Florida's Everglades through stunning images, urging viewers to experience and appreciate this ancient wilderness firsthand.
Don't Ask Where I'm From, Ask Where I'm a Local
Explore the concept of "multi-local" identity and challenge traditional notions of origin. Discover a new perspective on belonging and cultural connections in our globalized world.
The Missing Link to Renewable Energy
Donald Sadoway explores large-scale battery storage as the key to harnessing renewable energy, presenting an innovative approach to solve the intermittency challenge of solar and wind power.
The Single Biggest Health Threat Women Face
Pioneering doctor reveals surprising facts about women's heart health, including different symptoms during heart attacks and the need for more gender-specific cardiovascular research.
Let's Transform Energy With Natural Gas
Energy tycoon T. Boone Pickens discusses the US's lack of energy policy and proposes natural gas as a potential bridge to an oil-free future, drawing from his experiences in wind energy investment.
Religion, Evolution, and the Ecstasy of Self-Transcendence
Explore the evolutionary roots of self-transcendence and its connection to religion. Haidt presents a thought-provoking hypothesis on why humans seek experiences that go beyond the self.
Why I Must Speak Out About Climate Change
Leading climate scientist shares personal journey and compelling evidence on global climate change, emphasizing urgency and deep concern for future generations.
Robots That Fly and Cooperate
Explore the fascinating world of flying quadrotors - agile robots that swarm, sense, and collaborate for various applications, from construction to disaster surveying.
The Earth is Full
Explore the consequences of Earth's resource depletion and overpopulation, and discover potential solutions in this thought-provoking talk that balances alarm with optimism.
Abundance is Our Future
Optimistic vision of the future: innovation and technology will solve global challenges. Diamandis argues for embracing progress and human ingenuity to overcome looming problems.
A Census of the Ocean
Discover the surprising findings of a decade-long project to catalog all marine life, featuring stunning photos and insights into the ocean's biodiversity from oceanographer Paul Snelgrove.
Saving for Tomorrow, Tomorrow
Economist explores behavioral challenges in retirement savings and proposes innovative solutions to overcome our tendency to prioritize immediate spending over future financial security.