How Not to Be Ignorant About the World
Discover how to overcome misconceptions about global trends through data-driven insights and practical strategies for staying informed about world progress and challenges.
The Power of Introverts
Passionate exploration of introversion's value in society, challenging extrovert-centric norms and celebrating introverts' unique talents and contributions to the world.
Convergence of Neuroscience and Tibetan Buddhist Perspectives
Exploring intersections between neuroscience and religious perspectives, focusing on constructive engagement, cross-cultural dialogue, and ethical implications for scientific research and education.
Planning a Virtual Experience Research Accelerator - VERA
Exploring the vision for a Virtual Experience Research Accelerator to revolutionize VR research by improving scale, representativeness, and resource sharing among scholars and practitioners.
Emotion and Touch in Virtual Reality
Explore emotion and touch in VR for enhanced social interaction. Learn about haptic devices, tactile sensations, and emotion recognition to improve long-distance communication and create more immersive experiences.
Empathy-Enabled Extended Reality
Explore empathy in Extended Reality: learn to incorporate contextualized empathy data into XR applications, improving user experience in healthcare and education domains through adaptive, two-way empathetic interactions.
Workshop - 3D Content Creation for Simulated Training in eXtended Reality - TrainingXR
Explore cutting-edge XR technologies for education and training, focusing on creating immersive 3D content for effective, personalized experiences. Insights from experts in research and industry.
Building Dusty Robotics
Explore the future of construction with robotics and automation, focusing on efficiency, safety, and cost reduction. Learn about Dusty Robotics' journey and vision for transforming the industry.
Don't Take Consciousness for Granted
Inspiring talk on overcoming severe brain injury through innovative treatments and the importance of preserving consciousness, with insights on recovery beyond medical expectations.
Happiness and Its Surprises
Explore the science of happiness, its biological basis, and surprising effects on our bodies. Learn about positivity, empathy, and strategies for increasing well-being in this thought-provoking talk.
One Woman, Eight Hilarious Characters
Witness Sarah Jones' captivating performance as she transforms into eight diverse characters, showcasing her remarkable range and bringing humor to social commentary through her unique portrayals.
Cool New Things You Can Do With Your Mobile
Discover productivity-boosting mobile tools and services to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. David Pogue shares innovative ways to leverage your smartphone for improved daily life and work.
Learning from Dirty Jobs
Mike Rowe shares compelling stories from "Dirty Jobs," offering insights on hard work's undervalued role in society and challenging conventional wisdom about following one's passion and prioritizing safety.
The New Era of Positive Psychology
Explore the shift from disease-focused psychology to positive psychology, examining its potential to enhance well-being and foster human flourishing through various approaches to happiness.
My Stroke of Insight
Brain scientist shares personal stroke experience, offering unique insights into brain functions, self-awareness, and the power of choice in perception and recovery.
Do Schools Kill Creativity?
Sir Ken Robinson argues for an education system that fosters creativity, challenging traditional hierarchies of subjects and notions of academic ability in this entertaining and thought-provoking talk.
How to Discover Your Authentic Self at Any Age
Bevy Smith shares wisdom on authenticity, confidence, and embracing life's journey at any age. Discover how to cultivate self-assurance, challenge norms, and find greater fulfillment as you mature.
The Cure for Burnout - Hint - It Isn't Self-Care
Discover burnout signs, stress management techniques, and effective ways to address workplace exhaustion. Learn why self-care isn't enough and explore practical steps towards genuine wellness and recovery.
What Frogs in Hot Water Can Teach Us About Thinking Again
Organizational psychologist explores why humans struggle to rethink, using personal anecdotes and research to offer insights on broadening perspectives and embracing opportunities for change.
How to Win an Argument - At the US Supreme Court, or Anywhere
Discover effective persuasion techniques for legal and everyday arguments, focusing on human connection, empathy, and the power of ideas. Learn from real Supreme Court cases and personal experiences.
How Changing Your Story Can Change Your Life
Discover how rewriting your personal narrative from a different perspective can lead to clarity, growth, and positive life changes in this insightful talk by psychotherapist Lori Gottlieb.