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[ Animals ]
Eight of the Rarest, Cutest Animals on Earth
By Dr. Lynda
Maybe when we know more, we will save more of the earth’s wonders. Here are 8 of the rarest and cutest animals on earth.
7 minutes
[ Art ]
The Oldest Mime on Silent Communication Between Us
By Dr. Lynda
Silence can teach us a lot about ourselves and others. Here’s the world’s oldest mime, Richmond Shepard, at age 87, sharing his reflections on life and communication.
12 minutes
[ Creativity ]
Stunt Cyclist Danny MacAskill: Astonishing Day Out
By Dr. Lynda
If “genius” is defined by an exceptionally rare gift of intellect, creativity or other natural ability, then stunt cyclist Danny MacAskill qualifies. Take a look at the work of someone who combines all three!
13 minutes
[ Happiness & Hope ]
Surfing the Great Lakes!
Few people would look at the icy waters of the Great Lakes in winter and see a surfing hot spot, but Great Lakes surfers see the world a little differently!
28 minutes
[ Animals ]
Hunting with the Help of the Golden Eagle
The Golden Eagle Hunters of western Mongolia have been hunting with the help of eagles for generations. Here is an up close look at the tradition from a perspective only a GoPro can provide!
7 minutes
[ Art ]
Behind the Scene with Cirque du Soleil’s Superhumans
By Dr. Lynda
Meet the “superhumans” who perform the mind-bending, gravity-defying feats in the Cirque du Soleil productions. Behind the scenes, they are almost like the our friends and neighbors!
17 minutes
[ Culture ]
Paralyzed and Sailing the Inside Passage
By Dr. Lynda
Did you hear about the two men, paralyzed from their armpits down, who sailed the inside passage. They’ve got an inspiring lesson for us all. Let’s consider their secret!
6 minutes
[ Art ]
What Children’s Drawings Teach Us
By Dr. Lynda
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!
10 minutes
Bolster Your Immunity to Fear!
Did you know fear is contagious? Here are some simple ways you can avoid contagious fear while building a more positive world around you!
6 minutes
[ Art ]
Phil Hansen: Making the Extraordinary Look Easy
By Dr. Lynda
Never let go of your ability to just relax into the wonder of watching a creative genius do their thing. Today we point you to the way deconstruction can be a wonder!
19 minutes
[ Art ]
The JUSTICE LEAGUE of Dance: Superheroes of Movement
By Dr. Lynda
Many people might say they are not sports fans, or superhero buffs, or followers of dance. But today we point you to a group that combines all three in a jaw-dropping way!
14 minutes
[ Animals ]
Meet the Dogs Who Have Become Penguin Protectors!
By Dr. Lynda
There are times when human ingenuity comes in doses that are so successful and inspiring that you just want to shout it from the highest yardarm. Here’s just such a story!
46 minutes
[ Art ]
Curator’s Corner: Meet the Wonders of The British Museum!
The British Museum is home to some of the world’s most incredible wonders. Let some of the people who know the collections best introduce you to their favorite objects in the museum!
16 minutes
[ Design ]
The Message In Fun Optical Illusions
By Dr. Lynda
Optical illusions are always fun, and those you can do in your own home are even better. Here’s what they can teach us about perspective!
7 minutes
[ Creativity ]
OK GO: Wonders Revealed by Slooooowww Mooootionnnn
By Dr. Lynda
Some musicians find a way to cross all boundaries between us, connecting to a wonderful, common thread of joy in most of us. The band OK go makes music videos that do just that! Have a look!
11 minutes
[ Business ]
What If Our Worldview Has Been Inexorably Filtered?
By Dr. Lynda
Do you have someone in your life who you just can’t relate to anymore–a co-worker or family member–because your worldviews are miles apart? Here’s something HUGE to consider!
8 minutes
[ Culture ]
Finding a Message in a Bottle
Finding a message in a bottle may seem like luck, but it might be easier than you think! All it takes is a little more know-how and a desire for connection!
33 minutes
[ Business ]
Finding the “Yes!” in “NO!
By Dr. Lynda
What if we had some secrets for negotiation that could get better outcomes for everyone. Here’s one of the top negotiators in the world, sharing the fundamental tips!
20 minutes
[ Art ]
The Bitforms Gallery Needs Us to Complete the Work!
By Dr. Lynda
One thing the digital world allows us to do is interact with certain kinds of art. Even if we are not “art lovers”, there is something wonderfully personal about the interface we will show you today!
4 minutes
[ Culture ]
Take a Moment to Celebrate Joy!
Do we need to be so serious all of the time? Have a look at the fun and hilarious penny farthing race. It certainly reminds us to take a moment to celebrate the power of joy!
17 minutes
[ Business ]
What if We Could Avoid the Perils of a Single Story?
By Dr. Lynda
Recently I’ve been catching myself and others drawing huge conclusions from a single, compelling story. Sound familiar? Let an amazing TED speaker point us in a better, richer direction!
15 minutes
[ Art ]
Keeping Tradition Alive in the Scottish Isles
How do we keep traditions alive in this era? On the isle of Harris, the production of Harris Tweed is breathes life into old ways. Take a journey with us and explore this beautiful culture and the landscape that inspires it!
7 minutes
[ Happiness & Hope ]
How the Kindness of Strangers Can Save Lives
What happens when we use the kindness of strangers to catalyze life-saving daisy chain of kidney donation? Here’s a reminder that compassion is still out there!
19 minutes
[ Business ]
How to Spot a Liar at a Glance!
By Dr. Lynda
Imagine how different life would be if most of us could spot deception at a glance? Turns out there is some amazing science to help us do that! Take a look!
28 minutes
[ Business ]
Amateurs Making Our Lives Better: Planning 2017
By Dr. Lynda
People who have changed the world often started out as complete amateurs. Some of their stories are absolutely fabulous! Let’s give this whole “trying new things” some thought through the lens of remarkable amateurs.
5 minutes
[ Happiness & Hope ]
It’s the Little Things That Lead to Big Changes
Could we do more with less? Here are a few simple ways we can improve our impact on the environment, and find ourselves a little less cluttered, simply by noticing the little things!
17 minutes
[ Happiness & Hope ]
The Key to the Search for Happiness
By Dr. Lynda
In our quest for happiness, could we be starting from the wrong place. Today’s EWC thought leaders takes us through a way of thinking that might be the key to happiness! See what you think!
8 minutes
[ Art ]
Murals on Mountainsides
Simon Beck creates breathtaking mountainside murals in freshly fallen snow. His work is a remarkable example of the magic that can happen when nature and art combine!
5 minutes
[ Dance ]
Dancing with Strangers, Finding Threads of Connection
What happens when you take strangers and friends and convince them to dance with you across the US and Canada? It certainly is a great recipe for a viral video that proves it’s still an amazing world!
