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Of all the problems facing humanity, which should we focus on solving first? In a compelling talk about how to make the world better, moral philosopher Will MacAskill provides a framework for answering this question based on the philosophy of “effective altruism”—and shares ideas for taking on...
In a society increasingly driven by science and technology, world religions and the communities they inspire remain a vast and rock-solid political force.
Facebook has changed to Meta, because they're building the Metaverse. This is going to change our lives. Here's how.
Technology is radically transforming the world of work. But despite AI’s rapid advancements, robots will never be able to do everything humans can. Saadia Zahidi explains how creativity and empathy will be more important in the future, as jobs grow in professions such as caregiving and teaching.
We all have secrets. We had people write down their deepest regrets and read someone else’s to create understanding, connection, and empathy amongst strangers.
In a world of exponential change, one of our greatest challenges is to remain centered on what makes us human. Jamie Wheal, co-author of Stealing Fire, shows how we can achieve a state of Flow, helping us to perform at our best, live our happiest and most fulfilled lives—and to be our best selves.
Religious skepticism birthed the modern world, but its ideologies have largely failed to deliver. Could neuroscience cure the ails of human society? In this fascinatingly brief tour of world history, Joscha Bach suggests that us moderns still toil in the mud of feudalist peasants.
In a 2013 sit-down with Oprah Winfrey for “Super Soul Sunday,” Dr. Maya Angelou revealed how her tough but tender-hearted mother transformed her life. Plus, the legendary author and Oprah’s “greatest spiritual teacher” shared her insights on aging.
Why do we turn to nonprofits, NGOs and governments to solve society’s biggest problems? Michael Porter admits he's biased, as a business school professor, but he wants you to hear his case for letting business try to solve massive problems like climate change and access to water.
Debbie from Winter Springs, Florida, knows she needs to be thankful, even in the toughest of times. Watch as spiritual teacher Panache Desai shares why the first step to finding gratitude among challenges is recognizing that life is not punishing you—it’s actually presenting an opportunity.
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