The Worldwide Web of Belief and Ritual
Explore diverse spiritual practices and rituals across cultures, focusing on the Elder Brothers of Sierra Nevada and their unique worldview that maintains global balance.
4 Ways to Improve the Lives of the "Bottom Billion"
Economist Paul Collier presents a compassionate plan to address global poverty, outlining four strategies to close the gap between rich and poor nations.
Bringing World-Class Health Care to the Poorest
Dr. Ernest Madu demonstrates how world-class healthcare can be provided in developing nations through smart design and a commitment to service, focusing on heart disease treatment in Jamaica.
Open-Source Economics
Explore how collaborative projects like Wikipedia disrupt traditional economics, empowering individuals and reshaping competition in the digital age.
The Logic of Non-Zero-Sum Progress
Explore game theory's "non-zero-sumness" concept and its role in biological and cultural evolution. Learn how mutual understanding and cooperation lead to progress and success for all.
The Habits of Happiness
Explore the concept of happiness and learn techniques to cultivate it through mindfulness and mental training, guided by Buddhist monk Matthieu Ricard's insights and stunning Himalayan photography.
The Call to Learn
Energetic exploration of diverse topics, from Jupiter's atmosphere to KGB hackers, showcasing the joy of continuous learning and the excitement of scientific curiosity.
One Seed at a Time - Protecting the Future of Food
Explore the global seed bank in Norway, preserving diverse food-crop varieties to safeguard against climate change and ensure future food security.
Breaking the Illusion of Skin Color
Explore how skin color is an adaptation to climate and UV exposure, challenging Darwin's theory with modern scientific insights from NASA data.
Why the World Needs Charter Cities
Economist Paul Romer proposes "charter cities" as a solution for struggling countries to break out of poverty, exploring innovative governance models for economic growth and development.
Elaine Morgan Says We Evolved from Aquatic Apes
Explore the controversial aquatic ape hypothesis with Elaine Morgan as she passionately defends the idea that humans evolved from water-dwelling primate ancestors and questions mainstream scientific rejection.
Wiring a Web for Global Good
Gordon Brown discusses leveraging global interconnectedness to develop a shared ethic and address challenges like poverty, security, climate change, and economic issues in our unique historical moment.
New Rules for Rebuilding a Broken Nation
Discover innovative approaches to post-conflict reconstruction as Paul Collier critiques current aid plans and proposes three groundbreaking ideas for effective nation rebuilding.
Life in Biosphere 2
Jane Poynter shares her experience living in Biosphere 2 for two years, exploring sustainable life in extreme environments and inspiring innovative solutions for future space habitation.
Are We in Control of Our Decisions?
Behavioral economist Dan Ariely explores the irrational nature of human decision-making through visual illusions and research findings, challenging our assumptions about rational choices.
The Business Logic of Sustainability
Discover how sustainable practices can increase profits and revolutionize industry. Learn from a business leader's vision for eco-friendly commerce and its positive impact on sales and the environment.
Ideas for India's Future
Visionary CEO explores four key ideas shaping India's rapid progress, covering entrepreneurship, technology, globalization, and democracy's impact on the nation's future.
To Upgrade Is Human
Explore the future of biotech and human evolution with Gregory Stock as he discusses controversial technologies like customizable babies and their potential impact on society.
A New Ecosystem for Electric Cars
Visionary plan to revolutionize transportation with electric cars, aiming for oil-free countries by 2020. Explores innovative solutions to reduce emissions and transform the automotive industry.
A Theory of Everything
Hilarious and thought-provoking exploration of interconnectedness in science, math, and society. Challenges fixed ideas and reveals hidden truths through clever humor and insightful observations.
Bruce Bueno de Mesquita Predicts Iran's Future
Mathematical analysis predicts messy human events like war and political shifts. Explore how this method is applied to forecast Iran's future, with three specific predictions offered.