Gorgeous Portraits of the World's Vanishing People
Explore stunning portraits of vanishing tribes and cultures as photographer Jimmy Nelson shares his quest to understand diverse peoples through patience, respect, and visual storytelling.
How to Revive a Neighborhood - With Imagination, Beauty, and Art
Discover how artist Theaster Gates transforms abandoned buildings into vibrant community hubs, using culture as a catalyst for social change and urban revitalization in Chicago's south side.
How Childhood Trauma Affects Health Across a Lifetime
Pediatrician explores long-term health impacts of childhood trauma, revealing increased risks for diseases and advocating for prevention and treatment in pediatric medicine.
How to Let Altruism Be Your Guide
Explore how altruism can guide decision-making in work and life, enhancing short and long-term outcomes. Learn from a Buddhist monk and happiness researcher about the power of wishing for others' happiness.
How I Defend the Rule of Law
American litigator Kimberley Motley shares insights from her international legal practice, demonstrating how a country's own laws can be used to protect human rights and achieve justice across borders.
Depressed Dogs, Cats with OCD - What Animal Madness Means for Us Humans
Explore mental health issues in animals and their implications for humans. Gain insights into how animals cope with depression, anxiety, and other psychological challenges.
Why Ordinary People Need to Understand Power
Explore the importance of civic literacy and understanding power dynamics in society. Learn why empowering ordinary citizens with knowledge about power structures is crucial for a thriving democracy.
The Deadly Genius of Drug Cartels
Uncover the sophisticated brand management behind Mexican drug cartels and how we're all complicit in their violence. Challenges conventional wisdom on cartel operations and their global impact.
How Reliable Is Your Memory
Explore false memories with psychologist Elizabeth Loftus as she shares startling stories, statistics, and ethical questions about the malleability of human recollection and its implications.
3 Reasons We Still Haven't Gotten Rid of Malaria
Explore the historical and contemporary challenges in eradicating malaria, including medical, social, and economic factors that contribute to its persistence despite known cures.
How We Can Predict the Next Financial Crisis
Discover early warning signs for financial bubbles and learn how to predict economic crises using data-driven methods and the Financial Crisis Observatory's innovative approach.
Our Failing Schools - Enough Is Enough
Geoffrey Canada challenges the outdated education system, urging data-driven reforms to help more students succeed. He advocates for systematic changes to improve educational outcomes and meet students' needs.
We the People, and the Republic We Must Reclaim
Lawrence Lessig exposes corruption in American politics, highlighting how campaign funding from a tiny percentage of citizens undermines democracy, and calls for bipartisan reform to reclaim the Republic.
Agile Programming for Your Family
Discover how agile software principles can revolutionize family dynamics, promoting flexibility, accountability, and innovative problem-solving for a more harmonious household.
Your Brain on Video Games
Explore the surprising cognitive benefits of action-packed video games, including improved learning, focus, and multitasking abilities, as revealed by cognitive researcher Daphne Bavelier.
Brilliant Designs to Fit More People in Every City
Innovative urban design solutions for accommodating population growth without overcrowding, featuring folding cars and adaptable living spaces to create efficient, village-like cities.
The Optimism Bias
Explore the fascinating science behind our brain's tendency to be optimistic and its impact on our lives, including both benefits and potential dangers.
2600 Years of History in One Object
Explore 2600 years of Middle Eastern history through the Cyrus Cylinder, a powerful symbol of religious tolerance and multiculturalism, in this captivating talk by Neil MacGregor.
How Economic Inequality Harms Societies
Richard Wilkinson presents data-driven insights on the societal impacts of income inequality, exploring its effects on health, lifespan, and social values like trust in this thought-provoking TED Talk.
Why We Have Too Few Women Leaders
Sheryl Sandberg examines gender disparity in leadership roles and offers three powerful strategies for women aspiring to reach top positions in their professions.
More than Smart Speakers - Security and Privacy Perceptions of Smart Home Personal Assistants
Explores users' perceptions of security and privacy in smart home assistants, revealing incomplete mental models and limited understanding of data handling, leading to inadequate threat models and coping strategies.