Hope and Justice for Women Who've Survived ISIS
Rabiaa El Garani shares the story of sexual violence against Yazidi women by ISIS and her work seeking justice for survivors, highlighting their resilience and the importance of bearing witness.
What Obligation Do Social Media Platforms Have to the Greater Good
Technologist Eli Pariser explores how to build better online communities by applying urban planning principles to social media platforms, addressing trust and structural issues.
Massive-Scale Online Collaboration
Explore how small online contributions can be harnessed for greater good, including digitizing books and language learning, in this inspiring talk by Luis von Ahn.
Are We Born to Run?
Explore the evolutionary significance of running, its role in human survival, and how it connects us to our ancestors in this thought-provoking talk by Christopher McDougall.
The Economic Injustice of Plastic
Van Jones explores the social justice implications of plastic pollution, highlighting its disproportionate impact on disadvantaged communities and proposing solutions for a more sustainable future.
Let's Raise Kids to Be Entrepreneurs
Discover how to nurture entrepreneurial traits in children, fostering creativity and innovation from a young age to help them thrive as future business leaders.
Re-examining the Remix
Explore copyright, remix culture, and the ecology of creativity through a unique political lens in this thought-provoking talk by Lawrence Lessig.
Lessons from Fashion's Free Culture
Explore how fashion's lack of copyright protection fosters innovation and sales, offering insights for other creative industries.
Greening the Ghetto
Activist Majora Carter's passionate talk on environmental justice in the South Bronx, highlighting urban policy flaws and their impact on minority neighborhoods.
Put a Value on Nature
Explore the hidden economic value of nature and its resources, challenging our perception of Earth's assets and promoting sustainable practices for a greener future.
3 Stories of Local Eco-Entrepreneurship
Inspiring tales of community-driven environmental innovation, showcasing local entrepreneurs who are transforming their neighborhoods while addressing global ecological challenges.
How to Expose the Corrupt
Discover strategies to combat systemic government corruption and its global corporate ties through the innovative approach of Transparency International.
Strange Answers to the Psychopath Test
Explore the blurred line between sanity and insanity with author Jon Ronson's hair-raising delivery, live-mixed sound, and animated presentation on psychopathy and mental health diagnoses.
On Being a Woman and a Diplomat
Madeleine Albright discusses women's issues in foreign policy, emphasizing their critical importance and challenging the notion of them being "soft" topics in diplomacy and international relations.
Fighting a Contagious Cancer
Explore the unique case of contagious cancer in Tasmanian devils, its impact, and ongoing research efforts to combat this unusual disease and gain insights into cancer biology.
Our Failing Schools - Enough Is Enough
Geoffrey Canada challenges the outdated education system, urging data-driven reforms to help more students succeed and break free from the failing status quo.
Why You Will Fail to Have a Great Career
Provocative exploration of common excuses for not pursuing one's passions, challenging viewers to confront their fears and embrace career ambitions.
A Radical Experiment in Empathy
Sociologist challenges audience to understand Iraqi insurgent motivations, exploring limits of empathy and cross-cultural understanding in thought-provoking talk.
What Nonprofits Can Learn from Coca-Cola
Melinda Gates explores how nonprofits can adopt Coca-Cola's global marketing and distribution strategies to effectively deliver essential products like condoms and vaccines to remote areas.
Tales of Passion - Isabel Allende
Renowned author Isabel Allende explores feminism, creativity, and passion, offering insights on women's empowerment and the transformative power of storytelling.
Measuring What Makes Life Worthwhile
Explore a business model based on happiness and learn how measuring intangible metrics can lead to success in both personal and professional life.