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8 minutes
[ Creativity ]
The Caveman Leaving Hidden Wonders in New Mexico!
By Sam Burns
Can a man who digs elaborate caves for a hobby help us all find the work that feeds our soul? By encasing us in awe and wonder with his secret oasis carved throughout the hills of New Mexico, Ra Paulette might just point you down the right path!
9 minutes
[ Culture ]
How to Fall (Back) in Love with Your Home
By Sam Burns
What do you love most about your home? Which colors are most abundant? Is there a theme to the art you collect? Where are your knick-knacks from? Here’s what your home says about you!
9 minutes
[ Culture ]
The Largest, Most Viewed Paintings In the World That No One Knows About
What’s your favorite old movie? Chances are there’s one character that connects all of our beloved old films. They are always there, we just never noticed. Any guesses who it is?
25 minutes
[ Innovation ]
Welcome to the Earthship—The Future of Living Well and Doing Good!
By Sam Burns
Can a house made from old tires, recycled beer bottles, and detached from water and electricity be a luxurious answer to sustainable housing needs? Well, for those who have discovered the magic of Earthships the answer is “Yes!” Find out how people are creating the buildings of the future with surprisingly low-tech innovations!
9 minutes
[ Culture ]
Medical Device to Fashion Statement: The Amazing History of Glasses
In the past few decades, glasses have become a fashion statement and form of expression. But how did they make the transition from a medical device to a stylish accessory? And can we transform prosthetics, wheelchairs, and hearing aids in the same creative and widely accepted way?
6 minutes
[ Innovation ]
The Surprising Genius Behind Your To-Go Cup!
There’s a little piece of history sitting right on top of the to-go cup of coffee you grabbed today. The coffee cup lid may seem like a humble piece of human innovation, but it’s got a secret history!
12 minutes
[ Art ]
If the Ocean Had a Face, Would it Look Like This?
Take a deep breath! Let’s dive into the ocean to meet Jason DeCaires Taylor: an artist encouraging life and celebrating little-known communities with his breathtaking underwater sculptures!
8 minutes
[ Culture ]
Giving New Life to Well-Loved Clothes
What if you could give old clothes an entirely new life? This was the question Patagonia wanted to tackle as a warehouse of used gear piled up around them. The fix they came up with to keep these garments out of the landfills is a model that changes the future of clothing!
13 minutes
[ Culture ]
Celebrating the Quirky Signs of Change
For the residents of San Francisco, one bird and an iconic sign sparked a new love for a little piece of their quirky history! Take a close look around you and you might start to notice the details that make your hometown special.
5 minutes
[ Art ]
A Charming Tradition that is Equally as Sweet!
It only takes one person to breathe new life into a dying tradition. Meet Shinri Tezuka, the craftsman who is sculpting the sweet, ancient Japanese art form of Amezaiku back into the hands (and mouths!) of modern society.
15 minutes
[ Innovation ]
A Beautiful Look at the Future of Eldercare!
By Sam Burns
It’s time to break the mold on what eldercare looks like! Where would you want to spend your golden years? How about a village complete with a bar, shopping center, and living catered to your lifestyle! This is a leap for us all!
7 minutes
[ Creativity ]
“I SPY”: The Books that Still Catch Our Eye!
Have you ever been captivated by the magic of an “I SPY” book? Let us introduce you to Walter Wick, the photographer behind these imaginative works of art!
10 minutes
The Amazing Artists of the Special Olympics!
For the 2022 USA Special Olympics Games, organizers wanted to create a logo that truly represented the spirit of their organization. So, they did something that had never been done before: turn to their athletes for their expertise! Here’s what happened.
16 minutes
[ Thought Leaders ]
The Simple Secrets to Bring More Joy to Life!
Do you want to experience more joy? It’s actually pretty easy to make that happen! Joy is a deeply ingrained part of who we are, and there are small actions we can all take to surround ourselves with more of it. Take a look!
20 minutes
[ Innovation ]
Our Phones are Designed to be Addicting. But Here’s How We Can Take Back Control!
By Sam Burns
Want to taste true freedom? Turns out our phones are designed to make us slaves to their allure. Here are the keys to understanding what’s going on and breaking free!
7 minutes
[ Creativity ]
Alys Beach, the Town Transformed by Color After Dark
By Sam Burns
For one weekend every year, the entire town of Alys Beach transforms. As the sun dips below the horizon, the walls of their houses are doused in art from around the world. Check out how this unique town is embracing what they have, and giving the world a new way to experience art.
13 minutes
[ Creativity ]
There’s a Common Language We All Speak!
By Dr. Lynda
You are fluent in a language that you don’t even realize you know! And it might be a place we can find some real fun and eventually share the struggle for connection.
10 minutes
[ Design ]
Sadie McCallum Shows Us Why Invention is for Everybody
Meet Sadie McCallum, a young inventor who is taking the unique problems she faces with Cerebral Palsy and building innovative solutions to help others!
27 minutes
[ Innovation ]
Why Wild Animals May End Up On Your Street
By Sam Burns
These communities in Canada are helping us all reimagine what we can do to have healthy relationships with the wildlife that lives around us!
5 minutes
[ Innovation ]
The Shoe that Grows Keeps Growing!
What if more businesses were built to have a positive impact on the world? Kenton Lee, the founder of The Shoe that Grows, is working to make an even greater positive impact on the globe with the launch of GroFive, and Expandles!
4 minutes
[ Culture ]
Sisal! The Plant that Points to Possibilities
This Kenyan farmer has invented machines that help this cactus-like plant give farmers across the world stability in a changing climate.
12 minutes
[ Art ]
Synesthesia: Wiring the Senses Together
Synesthesia could be called a superpower, so what is life like for people who can see music or taste color? This is the fascinating science behind it all!
5 minutes
This Museum is Sparking Curiosity Anywhere!
Meet MICRO, an amazing organization bringing the wonders and knowledge of museums to everybody, with tiny museums built to inspire curiosity!
15 minutes
[ Business ]
A More Creative Future with Smog Vacuums and Glowing Sidewalks
By Dr. Lynda
What if every construction project needed to have both a practical outcome and a component past that; something that expands possibility? Here’s a guided tour of what that world might look like!
10 minutes
[ Art ]
Unleashing Creativity… A Simple Guide for All
By Sam Burns
If you’ve ever tried to create something, you know the whole process can be quite frustrating. From finding that great idea to showing the final piece to someone, here are 3 short videos (from a few creative minds you may recognize) that can help us rethink how well we’re doing.
12 minutes
[ Art ]
Mind Bending Technology and Magic
Technology and magic are combining to transform possibility. Bot & Dolly’s “Box” is a performance that pushes us past the boundaries of reality!
7 minutes
[ Animals ]
Need to Solve a Problem? Turn to Nature!
The natural world is a remarkable problem solver. So, why aren’t we turning to nature to find more answers to our complex problems? Here’s how biomimicry is helping us build a better future!
10 minutes
[ Creativity ]
Problem-Solving Through Reinventing “Normal”
Dominic Wilcox is an inventor and creative genius whose work is an inspiring reminder of why creativity will almost always save the day! Here is his incredible story, and some of the amazingly fun work he has inspired!
8 minutes
When Robotics Lend a Hand
By Sam Burns
Here’s a moment where technology becomes a bit more…human
