Episodes

  • Regenerating Soil: A Path to Health and Sustainability
    Oct 19 2024

    Discover how regenerative agriculture can transform degraded soil into rich, life-sustaining land. Through time-tested ecological principles, it revitalizes ecosystems, improves food quality, reduces carbon emissions, and promotes human health. Join the movement to restore balance and unlock the potential of healthy soil for future generations.

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    9 mins
  • Navigating Global Elections: Insights and Challenges
    Oct 18 2024

    Helen Walters and Ian Bremmer discuss the US election’s global impact, the challenges of misinformation, and the influence of foreign policy. From Middle East tensions to climate change and the risks of post-election unrest, they explore how political choices will shape the world’s future.

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    16 mins
  • The Sun’s Influence on Our Past, Present, and Future
    Oct 17 2024

    An astrophysicist explores the profound role of the Sun in shaping life on Earth, from fueling photosynthesis to creating solar storms that impact technology. With the Parker Solar Probe, we’re uncovering the Sun’s mysteries and preparing for its future changes that may affect our climate and society.

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    12 mins
  • Africa’s Startup Revolution: Stories of Innovation and Impact
    Oct 16 2024

    Explore the remarkable rise of African tech startups defying stereotypes and driving innovation. From groundbreaking internet infrastructure to fintech and digital solutions, ambitious African entrepreneurs are transforming the continent’s tech landscape and proving that Africa is a thriving hub of talent, resilience, and boundless potential.

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    10 mins
  • The Power of Immersive Storytelling
    Oct 15 2024

    Discover how immersive storytelling can transform experiences. From David Bowie exhibits to moon landings and David Hockney’s art, this approach brings together technology, art, and audience engagement, creating vivid, multi-sensory experiences that resonate deeply and unite diverse audiences through creative collisions.

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    6 mins
  • Rethinking Meat: The Shift Toward Plant-Rich Diets
    Oct 14 2024

    Dietary shifts toward plant-based foods are essential for health, climate, and food security. By promoting plant-rich options as governments once did for meat, we can create a more sustainable food system. Learn how we can eat less meat, boost public health, and reduce environmental impact.

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    5 mins
  • The Power of Improvisation in Everyday Life
    Oct 13 2024

    Discover how improvisation brings spontaneity and creativity to even the simplest tasks. Through humor, beatboxing, and looping, this talk demonstrates how life becomes more flexible, adaptable, and enjoyable when we embrace the art of making it up as we go along.

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    8 mins
  • Revolutionizing Community Funding with Quadratic Funding
    Oct 12 2024

    Discover how quadratic funding empowers communities by prioritizing broad-based support over wealthy donors. This innovative funding model, leveraging matching contributions, enables fairer distribution for projects that resonate with everyday people. With open-source tools, communities worldwide can fund what truly matters, fostering democratic engagement in a digitally native way.

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    9 mins