Ever Widening Circles
9 minutes
Torpedo Factory, Community, Art and Premature Babies
When a community finds a way to develop its historic architecture and artists, good things are bound to happen, and then ripple out in waves for generations!
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56 minutes
Going Beyond the Limits of Our Senses
Did you know that science has opened many new doors recently on how we can all augment the reach of our 5 senses? Here’s some fascinating examples!
53 minutes
What is a “Wiki” anyway? The difference between Wikileaks and Wikipedia
Want to understand and get a refreshing look at the insane power of a well organized crowd? Believe it or not, Wikipedia is an example of the best of human potential. See why!
6 minutes
What Children’s Drawings Teach Us
There’s a reason why we all gravitate toward the magic in children’s drawings. Here’s an insight that I carried with me for weeks after running across it!
27 minutes
Skateboarding for Peace in Afghanistan
The most remarkable innovations often happen with sweeping speed, when someone puts things together in a novel way. See how amazing hope and education have lurched forward through skateboarding in Afghanistan!
12 minutes
Re-Imagining School Lunch: Absolutely Fascinating Fun!
Innovation is at its very best when it involves things we take completely for granted. Take School Lunches for example: now here are some remarkable, delightful and incredibly obvious insights that North Americans have almost completely missed!
14 minutes
The Teen Forger Who Saved the Lives of Thousands
History is our best teacher when we hear a story told in a way that stays with us in details and imagery. Take a look at this bit of astonishing creativity…
5 minutes
The Most Successful Play of All Time
What if empathy and kindness would come naturally to kids, if we just stopped micro-managing their every move? Take a look at this wonderful lesson to all of us, taught by some middle-school boys.
9 minutes
Rita Pierson was a Champion for Every Kid
Enjoy an inspiring, funny and remarkable talk about the education that every one of us wishes we had. What a wonderful insight! Take a look…
7 minutes
Comfortable in Your Own Skin?
How are you doing when it comes to loving your body: every bulge, wrinkle, stretchmark and misbehaving shaft of hair? We may be able to move that in a positive, fun direction today. Take a look!
9 minutes
#LikeAGirl
Did you hear about this movement called #LikeAGirl? I suspect the Millenial generation and younger are actually making some progress on this front! But how’s it doing in the real world?
14 minutes
The Marshmallow Test: Predicting Success?
What happens when you leave kids in a room, alone, with a marshmallow? The result isn’t just hilarious, it’s actually a deeper look into human psychology!
13 minutes
Important Thank Yous for Quiet Heroes
We should all be fist bumping a custodian. “Why?”, you might ask? Take a look!
17 minutes
Sam Berns and His Happiness Secrets
Have you heard 17 year old, Sam Berns’ secrets to a happy life? I watch this TED Talk periodically as a refresher course, no matter how busy I am – and maybe because of that. See why!
5 minutes
Dancin Power
Can dance change lives? The organization Dancin Power proves that it can, and is helping to transform the lives of chronically ill children. Here are some of their incredible and uplifting stories!
8 minutes
Empty Pickle Jar Philosophy
Can one of the most important philosophies in life be contained in a pickle jar? It can, and it could change your life and the life of the people you love. Take a look!
16 minutes
Do Schools Kill Creativity?
Have you ever watched the TED Talk with the most views in history: 33 million? There’s a reason this one is on top. Great fun and a subject that can expand every single one of us, no matter our age.
4 minutes
The Art World Has New Critics…Kids!
If we started with “a sticker room,” and moved out from there, what can kids teach us about contemporary art? Well, as it turns out, they might teach us a lot!
12 minutes
Gratitude and Wonder with Louie Schwartzberg
Photographer Louie Schwartzberg brings us all to a place of breath-taking beauty, wonder and hope with his TED Talk, remarkable images and the words of wise ones, young and old. This TED Talk leaves us with a sigh and a smile every time we revisit it.
16 minutes
Terrifying Teens: It’s Just Biology
If you know any teenagers who would qualify as “rascals” (in the kindest terms), you may be surprised to learn what’s up there: really fun and amazing science!
7 minutes
The Brown Girl Surf Organization
When I think of the “surfing community”, the story of Southeast Asia’s first surfer girls does not jump to mind! This is great fun, real progress and insight!
10 minutes
Brilliant: Plastic Bottle Schools!
Innovation at its best may be when someone takes something we have a lot of and transforms it sustainably into something we need that is scarce. Take a look at this wonder!
16 minutes
Autism: Amazing Things We’ve Forgotten
Knowing the facts from history can change everything. Here’s a problem that might completely evolve if everyone knew the history of the central issue! Fascinating!
5 minutes
The Boy Who Lifted 33,000 Spirits
Sometimes we meet a child who radiates such otherworldly wisdom and compassion that we have to ask the question, “Where does this energy come from?” Meet a profoundly wonderful little being. (5m)
18 minutes
School of One: The Leap into Digital Learning
Finally, schools are starting to catch up with the progress of the last 200 years in the rest of society! See what’s happening digital learning at its best.
10 minutes
Long Walk Off a Short Pier
Here’s a short, humorous, true story that might remind most of us of the challenges of being an awkward teen. Very funny… and familiar!
17 minutes
Kimberly Bryant: Black Girls Code
Who do you picture when you think of a computer programmer, game designer, IT professional? Not a woman of color? Let Kimberly Bryant inspire you!
37 minutes
17 Year Old is Still Changing Lives
Do we have to know we are dying to start living? Meet Zach Sobiech and learn why his song “Clouds” became #1 on iTunes, and much more!
10 minutes
Lucky Iron Fish: Simply Brilliant
How lucky can an iron fish be? It’s not just a charming cultural icon anymore! This is amazing!