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Kelly McGonigal: The Science of Willpower

Michael — Mon, 21 May 2012 14:01:14 +0000

Kelly McGonigal from Stanford University talks about how self-control works at TEDxBayArea.

Found at IntegralOptions.

Kory Stamper: What Ironic Really Means

Michael — Thu, 10 May 2012 22:38:38 +0000

As part of the "Merriam-Webster Ask the Editor" series, Kory Stamper explains the meaning of ‘ironic’.

Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson: Remarks at NASA Senate Commerce hearing

Michael — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 14:11:02 +0000

Neil deGrasse Tyson appeared at the Senate Commerce hearing for the future of the American space program.

George Takei: Tennessee Lawmakers – We Need To Chat

Michael — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 13:57:13 +0000

This is George Takei’s funny response to three politicians who try to introduce anti-LGBT bills.

Tennessee Lawmakers: We Need To Chat from Allegiance – A New Musical on Vimeo.

Drew Dudley: Everyday leadership

Michael — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:26:55 +0000

Drew Dudley shares a story how he came to terms with calling himself a leader.

Filmed at TEDxToronto 2010.

Luis von Ahn: Massive-scale online collaboration

Michael — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:13:34 +0000

Luis von Ahn talks about his past and future projects which make use of massive-online collaboration.

Ian Dunbar: Dog-friendly dog training

Michael — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:38:27 +0000

Ian Dunbar advocates taking a dog’s perspective into account when training it.

David Foster Wallace: This is Water

Michael — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 13:41:59 +0000

This speech at the 2005 Kenyon College commencement ceremony given by David Foster Wallace instantaneously made it to my Top Ten list of commencements addresses.

Thanks to Jan for pointing out this amazing speech.

Alex Lundry: Chart Wars

Michael — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 13:32:18 +0000

Alex Lundry demonstrates the power of data visualization and its use for messaging purposes.

Dr. Michio Kaku: America Has A Secret Weapon

Michael — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 14:17:25 +0000

Michio Kaku talks about education as the engine for economic growth.