Let's Put Birth Control Back on the Agenda
Melinda Gates advocates for global access to contraception, emphasizing its crucial role in social change and women's empowerment. She presents a compelling case for renewed focus on this often controversial topic.
From Mach-20 Glider to Hummingbird Drone
Explore DARPA's groundbreaking projects, from robotic hummingbirds to thought-controlled prosthetics, and learn how embracing the possibility of failure leads to extraordinary innovations.
Listening to Shame - Brené Brown
Explore the impact of confronting shame head-on with Brené Brown's insightful and humorous talk, offering a path to healing and personal growth through vulnerability and self-acceptance.
We Need to Talk About an Injustice
Human rights lawyer Bryan Stevenson delivers a powerful talk on racial injustice in America's legal system, sharing personal stories and hard truths to advocate for change and greater awareness of systemic issues.
The Real Reason for Brains
Explore how the brain evolved primarily for movement control, not thinking or feeling, in this entertaining and data-rich talk by neuroscientist Daniel Wolpert.
How Language Transformed Humanity
Explore how language evolved as a social technology, enabling human cooperation and transforming our species' development through this intriguing biological perspective.
Time to End the War in Afghanistan
British MP Rory Stewart shares insights from his experiences in Afghanistan, questioning the ongoing Western intervention and advocating for humility and local expertise in successful military operations.
How We'll Stop Polio for Good
Discover the scientific miracle behind polio's near-eradication and the strategic plan to eliminate it completely, as explained by a leading expert in global health initiatives.
The Security Mirage
Explore the disconnect between perceived and actual security with expert Bruce Schneier, examining how we prioritize risks and allocate resources in our quest for safety.
Teaching with the World Peace Game
Innovative educator's 4'x5' board game challenges 4th-graders to solve global issues, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills beyond traditional classroom methods.
Let's Use Video to Reinvent Education
Explore Khan Academy's innovative approach to education through video lectures and interactive exercises, revolutionizing traditional classroom dynamics and learning methods.
Use Art to Turn the World Inside Out
Explore how French street artist JR uses large-scale photography to challenge perceptions, inspire change, and connect communities globally through powerful visual storytelling.
How to Use Experts - And When Not To
Economist Noreena Hertz challenges overreliance on experts, advocating for a more inclusive approach to decision-making that considers diverse perspectives, from CEOs to shop staff.
The Council of Dads
Inspiring talk on creating a "council of dads" to support and guide children through life's challenges, offering diverse wisdom and perspectives in the face of adversity.
Understanding the Rise of China
Economist Martin Jacques explores China's economic rise, offering insights to help Westerners comprehend its growing global influence and future trajectory.
Addicted to Risk
Journalist Naomi Klein explores society's addiction to extreme risk in energy and finance, questioning the lack of backup plans and the consequences of risky pursuits in various industries.
A Tool That Finds 3x More Breast Tumors, and Why It's Not Available to You
Dr. Rhodes discusses a groundbreaking tumor detection tool that's 3 times more effective for women with dense breast tissue, exploring its development and the obstacles preventing its widespread adoption.
The Power of Vulnerability
Brené Brown explores human connection, empathy, and vulnerability in this insightful talk, offering deep research findings that challenge our understanding of self and relationships.
The Path to Ending Ethnic Conflicts
Discover how leadership, diplomacy, and institutional design can effectively reduce civil wars and ethnic conflicts, drawing insights from successful peace-building efforts in various countries.
Breakthrough Designs for Ultra-Low-Cost Products
Discover innovative engineering solutions for affordable products in India. Learn how bottom-up rethinking and clever design make expensive items accessible to all, revolutionizing industries and improving lives.
Global Power Shifts
Explore global power dynamics between China and the US with historian Joseph Nye, examining economic, political, and soft power shifts and their worldwide implications.