How Poachers Became Caretakers
Innovative conservation approach in Namibia: empowering local communities, including former poachers, to protect endangered species, resulting in successful wildlife preservation.
A Child of the State
Poet Lemn Sissay shares his personal journey as a foster child, exploring societal perceptions and the impact of literature on orphaned children's narratives.
Agile Programming - For Your Family
Discover innovative family management techniques inspired by agile software development, promoting flexibility, communication, and accountability for a happier home life.
America's Native Prisoners of War
Photographer Aaron Huey shares haunting images and shocking history of the Lakota people at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, exposing poverty and struggle largely ignored by society.
Txtng is Killing Language. JK!!!
Explore the linguistic and cultural impact of texting, challenging the notion that it's detrimental to language skills. Discover the positive aspects of this modern communication form.
Let's Transform Energy - With Natural Gas
Explore the potential of natural gas as a bridge to sustainable energy with insights from energy tycoon T. Boone Pickens, addressing US oil consumption and alternative energy challenges.
The Case for Collaborative Consumption
Explore how sharing economy platforms are revolutionizing human behavior and consumption patterns in the digital age.
The Moral Dangers of Non-Lethal Weapons
Explores ethical implications of non-lethal weapons like pepper spray and tasers, examining unexpected consequences and raising challenging questions about their increasing use in law enforcement.
The Best Stats You've Ever Seen
Engaging presentation debunking myths about global development using innovative data visualization techniques, delivered with the excitement of a sports commentator.
The Surprising Science of Happiness
Explore the science behind happiness, its pursuit, and its effects on our bodies and minds. Discover insights on positivity, pleasure, and the factors influencing our well-being.
On Spaghetti Sauce
Malcolm Gladwell explores the food industry's quest for perfect spaghetti sauce, revealing insights into consumer preferences and the nature of choice and happiness.
Why Eyewitnesses Get It Wrong
Explore the fallibility of eyewitness testimony and memory formation in criminal cases, challenging assumptions about human perception and recall in high-stress situations.
Moral Behavior in Animals
Explore surprising evidence of empathy, cooperation, and fairness in primates and mammals, challenging our understanding of moral traits in animals.
A Tale of Mental Illness - From the Inside
Powerful personal account of living with schizophrenia, challenging stigma and promoting compassionate understanding of mental illness through honest, clear-eyed perspective.
A Reality Check on Renewables
Explore the mathematical limitations of renewable energy sources and their land requirements, while understanding the importance of pursuing sustainable options.
How Great Leaders Inspire Action
Discover the powerful "Why?" model for inspirational leadership, exploring examples from Apple to MLK in this thought-provoking talk by Simon Sinek.
A Navy Admiral's Thoughts on Global Security
Explore a collaborative approach to global security with Navy Admiral James Stavridis, who advocates for building bridges rather than walls in addressing future security challenges.
Why Global Jihad Is Losing
Exploring the evolution of jihad, its misappropriation by extremists, and the decline of global jihad movements in the wake of societal changes and the Arab Spring.
Neuroscience, Game Theory, Monkeys
Explore the fascinating intersection of neuroscience and game theory, revealing insights into human decision-making and surprising comparisons with primate behavior.
Women Entrepreneurs, Example Not Exception
Explore how women entrepreneurs are key to economic development, challenging the notion of micro-loans and highlighting their potential in various business sectors.
There Are No Scraps of Men
Alberto Cairo shares his inspiring journey of running clinics in Afghanistan, finding humanity amid war, and providing dignity to those affected by conflict.