The Intergenerational Wisdom Woven into Indigenous Stories
Explore Indigenous wisdom through Nez Perce creation myth, advocating for balance, community, and intergenerational storytelling to address modern societal challenges and protect what's sacred.
An Honest History of an Ancient and "Nasty" Word
Sex historian Kate Lister explores the etymology and cultural evolution of a controversial word, offering a humorous and insightful look at language, society, and taboos.
Demand a More Open-Source Government
Explore the potential of open data in government, participatory democracy, and citizen engagement for a more transparent and collaborative society.
Why Democracy Matters
Explore the importance of democracy, its challenges, and the need for rebuilding it in this thought-provoking talk by British MP Rory Stewart.
A New Way to Diagnose Autism
Discover a groundbreaking eye-tracking method for early autism detection, improving lives through timely intervention and support.
The Mysterious Workings of the Adolescent Brain
Explore the science behind teenage behavior, impulsivity, and self-awareness through cognitive neuroscience, focusing on prefrontal cortex development and its impact on adolescent actions.
What We're Learning from 5,000 Brains
Explore how functional MRI technology is revolutionizing brain research, offering insights into human decision-making and social interactions through non-invasive brain mapping.
Making Sense of Maps
Explore the fascinating world of mental maps and their impact on real-world cartography, using Dublin's bus system as a case study for improved map design.
A Broken Body Isn't a Broken Person
Inspiring story of resilience and transformation, exploring human potential for recovery after life-altering accidents and the power of redefining one's identity and dreams.
Actually, the World Isn't Flat
Explore the misconceptions about globalization and discover surprising data that challenges the notion of a borderless world in this eye-opening analysis.
Science Is for Everyone, Kids Included
Neuroscientist and 12-year-old student advocate for inclusive scientific discovery, showcasing how children can contribute to peer-reviewed research through play and curiosity.
Let's Pool Our Medical Data
Explore the potential of anonymously sharing medical data for research innovation, balancing privacy concerns with the promise of accelerated healthcare advancements.
Who Controls the World?
Explore complexity theory's insights into global economic control, revealing how power concentration in few hands impacts us all.
Why Fascism Is So Tempting - and How Your Data Could Power It
Historian Yuval Noah Harari explores the dangers of data consolidation and its potential to empower dictatorships, warning about threats to liberal democracy in the age of information technology.
A Parkland Teacher's Homework for Us All
A Parkland teacher proposes three ways to address gun violence in America, inspired by student activists, and invites viewers to contribute their own solutions for a safer future.
The Harm Reduction Model of Drug Addiction Treatment
Public health expert Mark Tyndall explores harm-reduction strategies like safe-injection sites as effective approaches to address the drug overdose crisis, challenging traditional law enforcement methods.
Our Fight for Disability Rights - And Why We're Not Done Yet
Inspiring talk on disability rights activism, highlighting the historic Section 504 sit-in and emphasizing ongoing efforts for greater accessibility and inclusivity in society.
What if Gentrification Was About Healing Communities Instead of Displacing Them
Architect Liz Ogbu challenges the narrative of gentrification, proposing a focus on spatial justice and community preservation. She advocates for equitable development that empowers residents to stay and thrive in their neighborhoods.
What We Can Do About the Culture of Hate
Explore the roots of hate in society and ourselves, and discover strategies for recognizing, challenging, and healing from hatred to create a more compassionate world.
The Great Migration and the Power of a Single Decision
Isabel Wilkerson explores the Great Migration's impact on American history, highlighting how six million African Americans' choices to leave the Jim Crow South reshaped society and individual lives.
3 Myths About the Future of Work - And Why They're Not True
Daniel Susskind challenges common misconceptions about automation and job loss, proposing a shift in focus towards wealth distribution in a future with potentially less traditional work.