Our Failing Schools - Enough Is Enough
Geoffrey Canada challenges the outdated education system, urging data-driven reforms to help more students succeed and break free from the failing status quo.
Why You Will Fail to Have a Great Career
Provocative exploration of common excuses for not pursuing one's passions, challenging viewers to confront their fears and embrace career ambitions.
A Radical Experiment in Empathy
Sociologist challenges audience to understand Iraqi insurgent motivations, exploring limits of empathy and cross-cultural understanding in thought-provoking talk.
My Seven Species of Robot
Explore seven innovative, all-terrain robots designed by RoMeLa, including humanoid soccer players and cliff-grippers. Learn the creative secrets behind their technical success.
Why Nurses Are Key to Medical Innovation
Ben Gran advocates for integrating nurses' insights into health tech innovation, highlighting their crucial role in improving patient care and healthcare processes for future generations.
Let's Teach Kids to Code
Discover the importance of teaching coding to children, empowering them to create and innovate with technology, not just consume it.
Why I Must Speak Out About Climate Change
Top climate scientist James Hansen shares his journey in climate change research, presenting compelling evidence of global warming and expressing deep concern for the future of our planet.
The Pattern Behind Self-Deception
Explore the psychological roots of belief in strange phenomena, examining how basic survival instincts can lead to self-deception and irrational thinking.
The Counterintuitive Psychology of Insurance
Explore the psychological motivations behind insurance purchases, revealing how "magical thinking" influences our decision-making and risk perception beyond financial considerations.
A Different Understanding of American Patriotism
Explore a fresh perspective on American patriotism, emphasizing collective responsibility and civic ideals to reset national aspirations and strengthen democracy for a better future.
How Radical Hospitality Can Change the Lives of the Formerly Incarcerated
Sociologist explores aftershocks of mass incarceration, challenges punitive policies, and advocates for radical hospitality to reintegrate formerly incarcerated individuals into society, promoting a more inclusive and just system.
Work Is Not Your Family
Discover how to redefine work-life boundaries, avoid burnout, and foster healthier relationships with colleagues through mental wellness exercises and perspective shifts.
How Schools Can Nurture Every Student's Genius
Discover how project-based learning can transform education, unlocking students' potential as critical thinkers, problem solvers, and future leaders. Explore innovative approaches to nurture genius in every student.
Where on Earth Will People Live in the Future?
Global strategist Parag Khanna explores future human habitation patterns, discussing nomadic living and climate-disrupted scenarios. He offers insights on where 8 billion people might reside amidst uncertain times ahead.
Stories of Photographing Monumental People - From Michelle Obama to Stephen Hawking
Renowned photographer Platon shares captivating stories of photographing iconic figures, revealing the power of empathy and human connection in capturing their true essence through his lens.
Decolonising the Biological Sciences Curriculum - A Student-Led Approach
Explore student-led initiatives to decolonize biological sciences curricula, promoting diversity and inclusivity in higher education.
The Business Case for Working with Your Toughest Critics
Former McDonald's VP shares insights on corporate sustainability, collaborating with critics, and finding mutually beneficial solutions for business and society.
The Price of a "Clean" Internet
Explore the hidden world of online content moderation and its impact on digital platforms, user experiences, and societal perceptions in this eye-opening talk by documentarians.
After Billions of Years of Monotony, the Universe Is Waking Up
Explore how humanity's ability to create explanatory knowledge could disrupt the universe's "great monotony" and harness cosmic forces, as theorized by physicist David Deutsch.
The Political Power of Being a Good Neighbor
Michael Tubbs shares his vision for change as the youngest mayor of a large US city, emphasizing governing as a neighbor and promoting common humanity to address poverty and violence.
A Juror's Reflections on the Death Penalty
Powerful personal account of a juror's journey from supporting to questioning the death penalty, exploring moral complexities and societal impact of capital punishment.