
Let's turn the high seas into the world's largest nature reserve | Enric Sala
What if we could save the fishing industry and protect the oceans at the same time? Marine ecologist Enric Sala shares his bold plan to safeguard the high seas -- some of the last wild places on earth...
6 Jun 201813min

What if we replaced politicians with randomly selected people? | Brett Hennig
If you think democracy is broken, here's an idea: let's replace politicians with randomly selected people. Author and activist Brett Hennig presents a compelling case for sortition democracy, or rando...
5 Jun 20189min

The critical role librarians play in the opioid crisis | Chera Kowalski
Public libraries have always been about more than just books -- and their mission of community support has taken on new urgency during the current opioid epidemic. After witnessing overdoses at her li...
5 Jun 201812min

Why theater is essential to democracy | Oskar Eustis
Truth comes from the collision of different ideas, and theater plays an essential role in showing us that truth, says legendary artistic director Oskar Eustis. In this powerful talk, Eustis outlines h...
4 Jun 201813min

How we can turn the cold of outer space into a renewable resource | Aaswath Raman
What if we could use the cold darkness of outer space to cool buildings on earth? In this mind-blowing talk, physicist Aaswath Raman details the technology he's developing to harness "night-sky coolin...
1 Jun 201813min

How vultures can help solve crimes | Lauren Pharr
Can a bird that symbolizes death help the living catch criminals? In this informative and accessible talk, forensic anthropologist Lauren Pharr shows us how vultures impact crime scenes -- and the ass...
31 Mai 201810min

What gardening taught me about life | tobacco brown
Gardens are mirrors of our lives, says environmental artist tobacco brown, and we must cultivate them with care to harvest their full beauty. Drawing on her experience bringing natural public art inst...
31 Mai 20186min

How we'll become cyborgs and extend human potential | Hugh Herr
Humans will soon have new bodies that forever blur the line between the natural and synthetic worlds, says bionics designer Hugh Herr. In an unforgettable talk, he details "NeuroEmbodied Design," a me...
30 Mai 201815min






















