The Electoral Imagination - Literature, Legitimacy, and Rigged Systems
Exploring the intersection of literature, politics, and voting systems, this talk delves into the complexities of elections, their meaning, and public perceptions of legitimacy through diverse literary and theoretical lenses.
Black Shakespeare - Reading and Misreading Race
Explores Ian Smith's "Black Shakespeare," examining misreadings of race in Shakespeare's works and proposing new interpretations to rectify past misconceptions.
Dublin and New Orleans - A Writer's City: Literary Landscapes and Inspirations
Explore Dublin and New Orleans through the eyes of literary giants, uncovering how these cities shape and are shaped by their writers' words, emotions, and experiences.
The Cambridge History of American Modernism
Explores recent methodologies reshaping American Modernism, examining cultural contestations, geographies, and communities that influenced the period's literary production and cultural collaborations.
Decolonizing the English Literary Curriculum - Contours: The Cambridge Literary Studies Hour
Explore strategies for diversifying and reforming the English literary curriculum from a global perspective, addressing racial and social justice issues in academia.
The Real Women of Shakespeare's England
Explore the real-life inspirations behind Shakespeare's iconic female characters and their impact on challenging societal norms in Elizabethan England.
Shakespeare and Politics - Why the Bard is More Relevant Than Ever
Explore Shakespeare's timeless insights on governance, power, and ethics, drawing parallels to today's political landscape in this thought-provoking discussion.
The Next Fifty Years of Tech
Explore the future of technology over the next 50 years, examining AI, extended reality, quantum computing, and more. Learn how these advancements may converge and impact various aspects of our lives.
Low Poly Sci-Fi Mech Game Asset Modeling in Maya - Hard Surface Tutorial
Learn to create a low-poly sci-fi mech game asset in Maya through step-by-step modeling techniques, from basic shapes to complex details - perfect for beginners starting their 3D modeling journey.
Creating a Sci-Fi Weapon in Maya - Hard Surface Modeling Tutorial
Master hard surface modeling in Maya to create a game-ready sci-fi weapon, from initial modeling to seamless integration with ZBrush, following professional low-poly optimization techniques.
Sci-Fi Character Base Mesh Creation in ZBrush - Part 1
Master the fundamentals of creating sci-fi character base meshes in ZBrush through step-by-step sculpting techniques, polygroup management, and essential mesh preparation for detailed character development.
The Third Story of the Universe - From Religious Myths to Scientific Evolution and the Noosphere
Explore the evolution of human narratives from religious myths to scientific understanding, and discover how the emerging concept of Noosphere offers a unified vision for humanity's future.
The Canticle of the Birds - Ancient Origins and Sufi Poetry
Explore the mystical journey of the Simurgh bird across Persian, Indian, and Chinese cultures, discovering its profound symbolism in Sufi poetry and medieval artistic traditions.
When Will Computers Understand Shakespeare?
Explore computational challenges in understanding Shakespeare's 64th sonnet and potential solutions, examining progress in AI language comprehension.
The Fictional Science of Science Fiction
Explore the intersection of science and science fiction with Dr. Rhett Allain, examining fictional scientific concepts in popular media and their real-world implications.
The Past 200 Years of Space Tourism
Explore the 200-year evolution of space tourism through popular culture, science, and emerging commercial ventures. Gain insights into humanity's fascination with space travel and its future prospects.
3D Modeling and Sculpting in ZBrush - Creating Sci-fi Game Characters and Props
Master zBrush's advanced sculpting techniques to create sci-fi game assets including masks, boots, weapons, and armor using tools like zModeler, Dynamesh, and Sculptris Pro Mode for detailed character design.
Cosmograms - Narrating as Worlding in Speculative Fiction
Explore narrative cosmograms through speculative fiction, examining how literary works create holistic world representations and meaning-making systems beyond analytical distinctions and specialization.
Cicatrici | Susy Laude | TEDxSalò
EN: This talk traces a life through visible and invisible scars – from childhood accidents and family loss to fainting spells and the body’s memory of trauma. Through theatre, storytelling and everyday acts of kindness, it shows how pain can turn into “golden scars” rather than open wounds. It’s an
Technology, time, and cinema | Peter Hildebrand | TEDxYouth@FranklinSchoolOfInnovation
How did people think about time when moving pictures were invented? How did that thinking affect the development of cinema? And how do our cultural concepts related to time affect the ways we think about movies today? This talk traces the history of cinema, from the end of the 1800s to our modern er
Che cosa ha lasciato Don Chisciotte? | Gloria Bazzocchi | TEDxForlì
Don Chisciotte è davvero solo un sognatore ingenuo o può ancora insegnarci qualcosa sul coraggio e sulla libertà? In questo talk, Gloria Bazzocchi rilegge il capolavoro di Cervantes andando oltre gli stereotipi che per secoli hanno ridotto il cavaliere della Mancia a una figura comica. Attraverso la