The Real Crisis? We Stopped Being Wise (video)
Barry Schwartz makes a passionate call for practical wisdom as an antidote to a society gone mad with bureaucracy. He argues powerfully that rules often fail us, incentives often backfire,…
A Meditation On Hope (video)
Surgeon and writer Sherwin Nuland meditates on the idea of hope: the desire to become our better selves and make a better world. It’s a thoughtful 12 minutes that will…
Exploring The Frontiers Of Happiness (video)
Dan Gilbert presents research and data from his exploration of happiness — sharing some surprising tests and experiments that you can also try on yourself. Watch through to the end…
The Powerful Link Between Creativity & Play (video)
In this highly enjoyable presentation, Tim Brown talks about the powerful relationship between creative thinking and play, with many examples you can try at home just for fun. I couldn’t…
Shaking Hands With The Devil (video)
In this powerful speech, Samantha Power tells a story of a complicated hero, Sergio Vieira de Mello. This UN diplomat walked a thin moral line, negotiating with the world’s worst…
Earl Nightingale On Conformity (video)
I highly recommend that you check out this amazing video by Earl Nightingale in which he discusses how conformity has taken the courage away from people. Instead of standing out…
10 Best Political Speeches Of The 20th Century
It’s been quite a busy season in politics recently. Canada recently had an election, and the United States are about to have one next week. Although it is very easy…
The Power Of Saying Thank You (video)
In this surprisingly simple talk, Dr. Laura Trice muses on the power of the magic words “thank you” — to deepen a friendship, to repair a bond, to make sure…
Having A Balanced Life (video)
Here is a great video of sales expert Zig Ziglar talking about various things that are necessary to obtain a balanced life. I have to agree with him on numerous…
Why Ordinary People Do Evil or Do Good
Philip Zimbardo knows how easy it is for nice people to turn bad. In this very interesting video, he shares insights and opinions from the Abu Ghraib scandal from a…
