Weird, Or Just Different? – Derek Sivers
“There’s a flip side to everything,” the saying goes, and in 2 minutes, Derek Sivers shows this is true in a few ways you might not expect.
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David McCandless – The Beauty of Data Visualization
David McCandless shows how visualizing data makes more information by revealing patterns within it.
See more on data visualization from Hans Rosling’s lecture here.
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Clay Shirky – How Cognitive Surplus Will Change The World
“Clay Shirky looks at ‘cognitive surplus’ — the shared, online work we do with our spare brain cycles. While we’re busy editing Wikipedia, posting to Ushahidi (and yes, making LOLcats), we’re building a better, more cooperative world.”
He points out, “The gap is between doing anything and doing nothing.”
What will you do today, this week, this month, this year, next year?
3D Atlas of the Universe – Carter Emmart
Carter Emmart offers an inspiring perspective on how we see our home.
David Griffin – How Photography Connects Us
The photo director for National Geographic, David Griffin knows the power of photography to connect us to our world. In a talk filled with glorious images, he talks about using photos to tell our stories. (Recorded February 2008 in Monterey, California. Duration: 14:59)
Chris Jordan Pictures Shocking Stats
Artist Chris Jordan shows us an arresting view of what Western culture looks like. His supersized images picture some almost unimaginable statistics — like the astonishing number of paper cups we use every single day.
Rick Smolan – Adoption Story
Photographer Rick Smolan tells the unforgettable story of a young Amerasian girl, a fateful photograph, and an adoption saga with a twist.