What to Trust in a Post-Truth World
Explore confirmation bias and learn practical tools for finding trustworthy evidence in social media, politics, and beyond. Discover the importance of openness to being wrong for personal growth.
Why I Have Coffee with People Who Send Me Hate Mail
Özlem Cekic shares her transformative journey from deleting hate mail to engaging in dialogue with its senders, revealing how face-to-face conversations can disarm hate and foster understanding.
A Doctor's Case for Medical Marijuana
Physician investigates medical marijuana, debunking myths and revealing surprising findings. Explores potential lessons for mainstream medicine, emphasizing patient-centered care and the need for more research.
Should We Simplify Spelling?
Explore the evolution of language and spelling with Karina Galperin as she challenges traditional notions and proposes a fresh perspective on recording language, questioning the time and effort spent on memorizing complex spelling rules.
Our Story of Rape and Reconciliation
Powerful talk exploring sexual violence, shame, and healing through the personal journey of a victim and perpetrator, offering a unique perspective on reconciliation and global dialogue.
The New American Dream
Redefining success: Journalist Courtney Martin explores a new American Dream focused on community and creativity, challenging traditional notions of progress and encouraging meaningful life choices.
Why Climate Change Is a Threat to Human Rights
Mary Robinson explores climate change's disproportionate impact on poor countries, highlighting the urgent need for global climate justice and collective action to protect human rights and vulnerable communities.
How I Stopped the Taliban from Shutting Down My School
Sakena Yacoobi's inspiring story of defying the Taliban to provide secret education in Afghanistan, highlighting her resilience, vision, and commitment to empowering women and men through learning.
The Story We Tell About Poverty Isn't True
Challenging poverty stereotypes, Mia Birdsong urges us to recognize the resilience, skills, and initiative of those facing economic hardship, advocating for a shift in perspective to address global poverty.
The Evolution of Compassion
Explore evolutionary biology and game theory to understand the Golden Rule, its challenges, and the potential for increased compassion in society.
Expanding Your Circle of Compassion
Explore a seven-step meditation exercise to develop compassion beyond your inner circle, even for enemies, in this thought-provoking talk on expanding empathy and understanding.
Lose Your Ego, Find Your Compassion
Explore teachings from Qur'an, Rumi, Muhammad, and Jesus to overcome self-imposed barriers and cultivate absolute compassion in this inspiring talk by Imam Faisal Abdul Rauf.
Compassion at the Dinner Table
Rev. James Forbes shares childhood lessons on compassion learned at his family's dinner table, offering insights on love, sharing, and daily acts of kindness.
The Profound Journey of Compassion
Unraveling the parallel paths of personal growth and true compassion, exploring self-realization from infancy to fearless caring for others in this thought-provoking talk.
The Balancing Act of Compassion
Rabbi Tabick explores the challenges of executing compassion and proposes a balance between compassion and justice for effective good deeds while maintaining personal well-being.
4 Lessons from Robots About Being Human
Explore how robots challenge our understanding of humanity, revealing insights about empathy, collaboration, and our own limitations in this thought-provoking TEDx talk.
The First Secret of Great Design
Discover how to drive innovation by challenging the status quo and noticing opportunities for improvement in everyday objects and experiences.
Lies People Tell About Water - Part 1: Water Fluoridation
Debunking common myths about water fluoridation, explaining its benefits for dental health, and addressing concerns about safety and effectiveness using scientific evidence and expert opinions.
The 10 Things That All Flat Earthers Say
Debunking common flat Earth claims with scientific explanations and evidence, addressing misconceptions about gravity, atmosphere, moonlight, and more.
On Humanity
Powerful storytelling exploring human resilience, compassion, and the concept of "ubuntu" - how our humanity is reflected in others, inspiring a deeper understanding of our shared experiences.
Technology, Faith and Human Shortcomings
Explore the intersection of technology, faith, and human nature as Rev. Graham reflects on progress, morality, and the enduring power of spiritual beliefs in a rapidly changing world.