Archive of Posts By Cris Popenoe

Devices that use human power to make electricity

01:30 This fun animated video explains how devices can turn energy createdContinue Reading

Dreams from endangered cultures – Wade Davis tells evocative stories illustrated with stunning photos

22:46 National Geographic Explorer Wade Davis celebrates the extraordinary diversity of theContinue Reading

Seth Godin on Why Are So Many Things Broken?

20:14 An entertaining, provocative talk. Godin discusses some poorly designed gadgets andContinue Reading

Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi on Flow, the Secret to Happiness

18:56 Csikszentmihalyi is best known for his pioneering work in understanding happiness, creativity,Continue Reading

Why People Believe Weird Things: Michael Shermer

14:12 Why do people see the Virgin Mary on a cheese sandwichContinue Reading

Keith Barry Does Brain Magic

19:50 TED talk by magician Keith Barry showing how easy it isContinue Reading

John Hodgman’s digressions on aliens, physics, lost time, & love

18:07 Geek humorist John Hodgman rambles through a story about aliens, physics,Continue Reading

J.K. Rowling on the Fringe Benefits of Failure & Importance of Imagination

20:59 Rowling exhorts her audience to move the world in a positiveContinue Reading

Janine Benyus: 12 sustainable design ideas from nature

23:59 In this illuminating talk about biomimicry Janine Benyus illustrates fascinating examplesContinue Reading

Elizabeth Gilbert on Nurturing Your Elusive Creative Genius

19:29 In this funny, personal and surprisingly moving talk Elizabeth Gilbert, theContinue Reading

 
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