Why There's No Such Thing as Objective Reality
Historian Greg Anderson challenges Western notions of objective reality, exploring ancient and Indigenous worldviews to encourage reimagining diverse ways of being human and understanding the world.
Racism Thrives on Silence - Speak Up
Powerful call to action against racism, urging individuals to speak out and challenge racial injustice. Explores a UK court case to illustrate the damaging effects of silence and the importance of exposing toxic racial myths.
The Radical Act of Choosing Common Ground
Explore the power of unexpected partnerships in driving social change. Learn how embracing diverse perspectives and finding common ground can lead to meaningful reforms and save lives.
The Lie That Invented Racism
Explore the origins of racist thinking and learn effective allyship strategies in this eye-opening talk that challenges fundamental assumptions about race and its historical construction.
How Do Daily Habits Lead to Political Violence?
Explore how everyday behaviors can escalate to political violence and learn strategies to identify and avoid polarizing habits, fostering common ground and understanding.
A New Stock Exchange Focused on the Long-Term
Discover how the Long-Term Stock Exchange is revolutionizing public markets by prioritizing diversity, employee investment, and environmental responsibility for better long-term outcomes.
How Love Can Help Repair Social Inequality
Chloé Valdary explores how pop culture examples demonstrate our shared humanity, fostering self-love and social change. She emphasizes love's role in connection, healing, and collective progress.
Scenes from a Black Trans Life
Scholar D-L Stewart shares poetic reflections on the Black trans experience, emphasizing the urgency of "Black trans lives matter" and calling for recognition and support of this truth.
How Flags Unite - and Divide - Us
Explore the powerful symbolism of flags, their impact on identity and unity, and the potential for a shared global emblem representing all of humanity.
The Economic Benefits of Climate Action
Marcelo Mena discusses Chile's ambitious plan for a zero-emission economy, exploring challenges, opportunities, and the impact of COVID-19 on climate action strategies. He emphasizes the importance of both political and citizen involvement.
Let's Make the World Wild Again
Environmental activist Kristine Tompkins shares her journey from Patagonia CEO to conservationist, advocating for "rewilding" to restore Earth's health and highlighting our interconnectedness with nature.
Can We Edit Memories?
Neurologist Amy Milton explores groundbreaking research on memory editing, offering potential solutions for trauma and PTSD without erasing memories, paving the way for improved mental health treatments.
The US Is Addicted to Incarceration - How to Break the Cycle
Robin Steinberg discusses The Bail Project, a nonprofit addressing mass incarceration by paying bail for those who can't afford it, and introduces a new community-based model to reform the US justice system.
A COVID-19 Exit Strategy to End Lockdown and Reopen the Economy
Biologist Uri Alon proposes a novel strategy to reopen the economy: 4 work days followed by 10 lockdown days, exploiting the virus's biology to reduce transmission while allowing economic activity.
Why It's So Hard to Talk About the N-Word
Thoughtful examination of the N-word's divisive nature, exploring personal encounters and historical context to promote productive discussions and reshape education around racism in the US.
The Real Story of Rosa Parks - and Why We Need to Confront Myths About Black History
Explores the importance of accurate Black history education, using Rosa Parks' story to illustrate how simplified narratives harm society and emphasizing the power of historical truth.
The Unpaid Work That GDP Ignores - And Why It Really Counts
Economist Marilyn Waring challenges GDP standards, advocating for a growth measurement system that values unpaid labor and environmental sustainability, offering a visionary perspective on redefining productivity and progress.
The Past, Present and Future of Nicotine Addiction
Explore the history and impact of nicotine addiction, its devastating health consequences, and potential policy changes to prevent future addictions in this eye-opening talk by health policy expert Mitch Zeller.
Dangerous Times Call for Dangerous Women
Pat Mitchell's empowering talk encourages women to embrace fearlessness, take risks, and become forces for positive change in challenging times, inspiring a call to action for a safer, more respectful world.
Why It's So Hard to Make Healthy Decisions
Behavioral economist explores irrational health decisions, offering insights on harnessing predictable irrationality to improve personal choices and healthcare systems for better outcomes.
How to Change Your Behavior for the Better
Psychologist Dan Ariely explores why we make poor decisions and offers innovative strategies to encourage positive behavioral change, blending humor with insightful research.