How sci-fi informs our climate future — and what to do next | Zainab Usman
Science fiction authors have warned us for decades: division among global leaders can quickly create dystopia. Political economist Zainab Usman thinks present-day power struggles may seriously hinder ...
13 Feb 202410min
Life's an obstacle course — here's how to navigate it | Maryam Banikarim
"Instead of seeing life's challenges as obstacles, I see them as an obstacle course — a fascinating array of tests that I'm curious to see if I can pass," says community builder Maryam Banikarim. Tell...
12 Feb 202411min
The hidden world of stadium deals | Good Sport
Stadiums are not just a place for sports fans to cheer on the home team -- they're also concert venues, convention centers and even serve as makeshift shelters in emergencies. Stadiums are important. ...
11 Feb 202430min
An NFL quarterback on overcoming setbacks and self-doubt | Alex Smith
Former NFL quarterback Alex Smith almost died after a particularly rough tackle snapped his leg in 2018 -- yet he was back on the field just two years later. In this inspiring talk, he shares his hard...
10 Feb 202413min
The next grand challenge for AI | Jim Fan
Researcher Jim Fan presents the next grand challenge in the quest for AI: the "foundation agent," which would seamlessly operate across both the virtual and physical worlds. He explains how this techn...
9 Feb 20249min
The climate solutions worth funding — now | Jonathan Foley
When it comes to climate solutions, "now is better than new, and time is more important than tech," says scientist Jonathan Foley. He presents a six-part framework to more efficiently address climate ...
8 Feb 202410min
6 tips on being a successful entrepreneur | John Mullins
Sometimes, you need to break the rules to innovate — but which ones? Entrepreneurship professor John Mullins shares six counter-conventional mindsets for entrepreneurs looking to think strategically, ...
7 Feb 202415min
What makes someone vote against their political party? | Sarah Longwell
Our brains are hardwired to crave community and belonging — a tribal instinct that drives politics in the United States, says political strategist Sarah Longwell. She shares what she learned trying to...
6 Feb 202411min
