Massive-Scale Online Collaboration
Luis von Ahn explores innovative ways to harness collective online efforts for societal benefit, showcasing projects like reCAPTCHA and Duolingo that transform small individual contributions into impactful global results.
Building the Musical Muscle
Charles Limb explores cochlear implants' limitations in music perception, discussing advancements and future possibilities for enhancing musical experiences for those with hearing loss.
What We Learn Before We're Born
Explore fascinating research on prenatal learning, revealing how babies absorb language, flavors, and more while in the womb, shaping their future preferences and abilities.
How YouTube Is Driving Innovation
YouTube's impact on global innovation: Exploring the concept of Crowd Accelerated Innovation and its potential to revolutionize learning and creativity through web video, emphasizing the power of openness in organizations.
Experiments That Hint of Longer Lives
Biochemist Cynthia Kenyon discusses groundbreaking genetic research on C. Elegans worms, revealing potential pathways to extend human lifespan and youthful vitality through simple mutations.
Trust, Morality - and Oxytocin
Neuroeconomist explores oxytocin's role in trust, empathy, and societal stability, revealing the physical origins of morality in the brain and its impact on human behavior.
Stories Cut from Paper
Explore the intricate paper-cut art of Béatrice Coron as she reveals her creative process and storytelling techniques through scissors and Tyvek, bringing worlds to life in delicate detail.
The Strange Tale of the Norden Bombsight
Malcolm Gladwell explores the unexpected outcome of the Norden bombsight, a revolutionary WWII technology, in this captivating storytelling session that challenges assumptions about technological progress.
A Prosthetic Arm That "Feels"
Discover groundbreaking prosthetic technology that connects to the nervous system, enhancing motion, control, and sensation. Witness a live demonstration of this revolutionary robotic arm.
How to Spot a Liar
Discover subtle clues to detect deception in daily life. Learn techniques from trained professionals to recognize dishonesty and understand the importance of preserving honesty in our interactions.
How Beauty Feels
Explore the nature of beauty, its impact on our lives, and how we recognize it in various forms, from art to everyday objects, with insights from designer Richard Seymour.
What Do Babies Think?
Explore the sophisticated intelligence of babies and young children through play, revealing their advanced cognitive abilities and decision-making processes.
Building the Game Layer on Top of the World
Explore how game dynamics can reshape education and commerce, creating a pervasive "game layer" on top of the real world to influence behavior and drive innovation.
Our Century's Greatest Injustice
Explore global women's oppression and the transformative power of equal access to education and economic opportunities for women in developing countries.
Why the World Needs WikiLeaks
Julian Assange discusses WikiLeaks' mission, operations, and impact on global transparency. He explores the site's role in exposing classified information and its implications for governments and society.
When Ideas Have Sex
Explore how the exchange and combination of ideas drive human progress, emphasizing the power of collective intelligence over individual brilliance in shaping innovation and advancement.
Following the Mercury Trail
Marine biologist Stephen Palumbi reveals the alarming connection between ocean pollution and human health, exploring toxin accumulation in marine life and its impact on our food chain and bodies.
Retrofitting Suburbia
Explore sustainable design solutions for transforming suburban landscapes, including revitalizing malls, repurposing big box stores, and converting parking lots into wetlands.
Education Innovation in the Slums
Discover transformative learning approaches in impoverished areas, challenging traditional education models and inspiring global reform for more effective, inclusive, and innovative schooling.
Intricate Beauty by Design
Discover how graphic designer Marian Bantjes challenges industry norms by infusing her unique, intricate style into diverse projects, from storefronts to valentines and genetic diagrams.
The Pattern Behind Self-Deception
Explore the brain's hard-wired survival skills that lead to belief in strange phenomena. Uncover the psychology behind self-deception and learn how our pattern-recognition abilities can sometimes lead us astray.