Joel Burns: It Gets Better

October 12, 2010 (over 2 years ago)

Fort Worth, Texas City Councilman Joel Burns tells his personal story in response to an increase in bullying and suicides of LGBT teens across the United States. Hang on, life does get better.

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Robert Wright: Robert Wright on Optimism

February 1, 2006 (over 7 years ago)

Journalist Robert Wright shares what he thinks is the driving force behind mankind's moral progress.

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Robert Neuwirth: On Our "Shadow Cities"

July 1, 2005 (almost 8 years ago)

In this talk, Author Robert Neuwirth tells us about our Shadow Cities. Shadow Cities are the squatter communities which Robert considers as the new urban world. He talks about the people living in these places, their qualities, and what it would take to improve and develop these communities.

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Kiran Sethi: Kiran Bir Sethi Teaches Kids to Take Charge

November 1, 2009 (over 3 years ago)

Kiran Sethi tells the story of how the children of India are infected and empowered with the "I Can" bug.

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Ren McCormack: A Time to Dance

March 24, 2011 (about 2 years ago)

Ren McCormack, played by Kevin Bacon in the 1984 film Footloose makes the case for the right to dance.

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Tony Porter: A Call to Men

December 1, 2010 (over 2 years ago)

In this eye-opening talk, educator Tony Parker tells us about the call to manhood. He narrates personal stories that define our social understanding of what being a man is. He challenges these notions and helps us realize that being a man means something more.

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Emmanuel Jal: The Music of a War Child

July 1, 2009 (almost 4 years ago)

Emmanuel Jal shares his story of a drowned childhood in war and revenge but was revived by enlightenment, forgiveness and music.

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Gever Tulley: 5 Dangerous Things You Should Let Your Kids Do

March 1, 2007 (about 6 years ago)

In this educational talk, Gever Tulley tells us about the Five dangerous things you should let your children do. He first talks about Tinkering school, then about how ridiculous child safety regulations are right now. He proceeds with the five dangerous things and gives insight on why we should l...

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