Actually, the World Isn't Flat
Challenging the notion of a borderless world, Ghemawat presents data revealing limited global interconnectedness and explores the gap between perceived and actual international integration.
Science Is for Everyone, Kids Included
Neuroscientist and 12-year-old student advocate for inclusive scientific discovery, showcasing how play and curiosity can lead to groundbreaking research and publication, even by schoolchildren.
Let's Pool Our Medical Data
Exploring the potential of anonymized medical data sharing to accelerate healthcare innovation, balancing privacy concerns with research advancements for improved treatments and outcomes.
Weaving Narratives in Museum Galleries
Explore the art of museum curation with the Met's director, focusing on storytelling through object placement and the fusion of history and contemporary design in exhibitions.
Terrorism Is a Failed Brand
Lawyer Jason McCue proposes a novel approach to counter terrorism by undermining its credibility among potential recruits, sharing real-world examples of successful interventions.
Between Music and Medicine
Explore the intersection of music and medicine through a violinist's journey, revealing the transformative power of music therapy for society's marginalized individuals.
The Currency of the New Economy Is Trust
Explore how trust and reputation capital drive the sharing economy, revolutionizing how we consume and interact in the digital age.
Strange Answers to the Psychopath Test
Jon Ronson explores the blurred line between sanity and insanity, delivering a thought-provoking and humorous talk on psychopathy, mental health diagnosis, and the complexities of human behavior.
Fighting with Non-Violence
Explore non-violent strategies for conflict resolution, drawing inspiration from historical peace activists and their philosophies to effectively combat extreme force without resorting to violence.
The Mad Scientist of Music
Explore unconventional music composition with Mark Applebaum as he breaks rules, creates unique instruments, and challenges creative norms in this inspiring and quirky talk.
How Arduino is Open-Sourcing Imagination
Discover how Arduino's open-source microcontroller empowers global creativity, enabling innovators to bring their ideas to life without limitations. Learn about its impact on technology and design.
Perspective Is Everything
Discover how reframing our perspective can lead to greater happiness and success. Sutherland presents compelling arguments for the power of perception in shaping our experiences and outcomes.
The Stories Behind the Bloodlines
Explore genealogy through photography as Taryn Simon captures descendants of historical figures, revealing how interconnected stories shape our lives across generations and cultures.
Moral Behavior in Animals
Explore surprising evidence of empathy, cooperation, and fairness in primates and mammals, challenging our understanding of moral traits as uniquely human.
Unintended Consequences
Historian explores the gap between innovation and foresight, illustrating unexpected consequences of new inventions through compelling stories.
One Day of Peace
Inspiring talk on creating a global day of peace, showcasing the journey from idea to reality and its impact on millions, especially children in conflict zones.
How I Became 100 Artists
Explore one artist's ingenious approach to creating a diverse international art show by inventing 100 unique artists and their works, showcasing creativity and versatility in various mediums.
Damon Horowitz Calls for a "Moral Operating System"
Explore the ethical implications of technology's growing power and the need for a philosophical framework to guide our decisions in this thought-provoking talk on digital ethics.
Tales of Ice-Bound Wonderlands
Photographer Paul Nicklen shares passionate stories and stunning images of polar animals, including an unexpected encounter with a leopard seal under Antarctic ice.
On Being Wrong
Explore the value of embracing fallibility and challenging our aversion to being wrong, with insights from "wrongologist" Kathryn Schulz.
A Radical Experiment in Empathy
Sociologist challenges audience to understand Iraqi insurgent motivations, exploring empathy's limits and the power of perspective-taking in bridging cultural divides.