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why i train grandmothers to treat depression dixon chibanda
Bookmarked 422 weeks ago dixon chibanda is one of 12 psychiatrists in zimbabwe -- for a population of more than 16 million realizing that his country would never be able to scale traditional methods of treating those with mental health issues chibanda helped to develop a beautiful solution powered by a limitless resource: grandmothers in this extraordinary inspirational talk learn more about the friendship bench program which trains grandmothers in evidence-based talk therapy and brings care and hope to those in need |
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why we need to end the era of orphanages tara winkler
Bookmarked 450 weeks ago could it be wrong to help children in need by starting an orphanage in this eye-opening talk about the bad consequences of good intentions tara winkler speaks out against the spread of orphanages in developing countries caused in part by foreign donors and details the harm done to children when they are separated from their families and left to grow up in institutions |
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where are all the aliens stephen webb
Bookmarked 404 weeks ago the universe is incredibly old astoundingly vast and populated by trillions of planets -- so where are all the aliens astronomer stephen webb has an explanation: we039re alone in the universe in a mind-expanding talk he spells out the remarkable barriers a planet would need to clear in order to host an extraterrestrial civilization -- and makes a case for the beauty of our potential cosmic loneliness |
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a love letter to realism in a time of grief mark pollock and simone george
Bookmarked 397 weeks ago when faced with life039s toughest circumstances how should we respond: as an optimist a realist or something else in an unforgettable talk explorer mark pollock and human rights lawyer simone george explore the tension between acceptance and hope in times of grief -- and share the groundbreaking work they039re undertaking to cure paralysis |
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tevin campbell - can we talk official video - youtube
Bookmarked 149 weeks ago tevin campbell - can we talk official video from the 1993 album |
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the thrilling potential for off-grid solar energy amar inamdar
Bookmarked 426 weeks ago there039s an energy revolution happening in villages and towns across africa -- off-grid solar energy is becoming a viable alternative to traditional electricity systems in a bold talk about a true leapfrog moment amar inamdar introduces us to proud owners of off-grid solar kits -- and explains how this technology has the opportunity to meet two extraordinary goals: energy access for all and a low-carbon future |
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the press trampled on my privacy here039s how i took back my story kate stone
Bookmarked 395 weeks ago after a horrific accident put her in the tabloid headlines kate stone found a way to take control of her narrative -- and help prevent others from losing their privacy too learn how she reclaimed her story in this personal talk infused with humor and courage |
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the difference between healthy and unhealthy love katie hood
Bookmarked 360 weeks ago in a talk about understanding and practicing the art of healthy relationships katie hood reveals the five signs you might be in an unhealthy relationship -- with a romantic partner a friend a family member -- and shares the things you can do every day to love with respect kindness and joy |
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a black man goes undercover in the alt-right theo ej wilson
Bookmarked 447 weeks ago in an unmissable talk about race and politics in america theo ej wilson tells the story of becoming lucius25 white supremacist lurker and the unexpected compassion and surprising perspective he found from engaging with people he disagrees with he encourages us to let go of fear embrace curiosity and have courageous conversations with people who think differently from us |
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how a long-forgotten virus could help us solve the antibiotics crisis alexander belcredi
Bookmarked 387 weeks ago viruses have a bad reputation -- but some of them could one day save your life says biotech entrepreneur alexander belcredi in this fascinating talk he introduces us to phages naturally-occurring viruses that hunt and kill harmful bacteria with deadly precision and shows how these once-forgotten organisms could provide new hope against the growing threat of antibiotic-resistant superbugs |
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why it039s too hard to start a business in africa -- and how to change it magatte wade
Bookmarked 393 weeks ago many african countries are poor for a simple reason says entrepreneur magatte wade: governments have created far too many obstacles to starting and running a business in this passionate talk wade breaks down the challenges of doing business on the continent and offers some solutions of her own -- while calling on leaders to do their part too |
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a free world needs satire patrick chappatte
Bookmarked 343 weeks ago we need humor like we need the air we breathe says editorial cartoonist patrick chappatte in a talk illustrated with highlights from a career spent skewering everything from dictators and ideologues to selfies and social media mobs chappatte makes a resounding often hilarious case for the necessity of satire |
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don039t fail fast -- fail mindfully leticia gasca
Bookmarked 399 weeks ago we celebrate bold entrepreneurs whose ingenuity led them to success but what happens to those who fail far too often they bury their stories out of shame or humiliation -- and miss out on a valuable opportunity for growth says author and entrepreneur leticia gasca in this thoughtful talk gasca calls for business owners to open up about their failures and makes the case for replacing the idea of |
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the case for curiosity-driven research suzie sheehy
Bookmarked 388 weeks ago seemingly pointless scientific research can lead to extraordinary discoveries says physicist suzie sheehy in a talk and tech demo she shows how many of our modern technologies are tied to centuries-old curiosity-driven experiments -- and makes the case for investing in more to arrive at a deeper understanding of the world |
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facebook039s role in brexit -- and the threat to democracy carole cadwalladr
Bookmarked 365 weeks ago in an unmissable talk journalist carole cadwalladr digs into one of the most perplexing events in recent times: the uk039s super-close 2016 vote to leave the european union tracking the result to a barrage of misleading facebook ads targeted at vulnerable brexit swing voters -- and linking the same players and tactics to the 2016 us presidential election -- cadwalladr calls out the |