Visit TED.com for a vast library of talks, transcripts, and personalized recommendations. Public policy expert Heather C. McGhee explains how racism harms our economy and fuels bad policymaking, emphasizing, "Our fates are linked." She offers a crucial rethink for creating a more prosperous nation for all.

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Drawing from Eastern wisdom and Western science, Peter Russell, with degrees in theoretical physics, experimental psychology, and computer science from Cambridge, applies a sharp, critical mind to self-awakening. He asserts that humanity's next great frontier is inner space – the development of the human mind – addressing profound questions about non-duality, consciousness, and reality.

Russell has authored ten books, including *The Global Brain Awakens* and *From Science to God: A Physicist’s Journey into the Mystery of Consciousness*, synthesizing scientific rationale with intuitive wisdom.

Source: Science and Nonduality

In her TEDxFindhornSalon talk from April 2017, five-time New York Times bestselling author Caroline Myss discusses three key choices that can transform one's life.

An internationally renowned speaker, Myss specializes in human consciousness, spirituality, energy medicine, and medical intuition. Her unique style guides audiences through profound insights.

This presentation was part of a locally organized TEDx event, following the TED conference format. Learn more about TEDx at ted.com/tedx.

Isabel Rimanoczy, Ed.D., developed the "Sustainability Mindset" concept, inspiring leaders to act in innovative ways. Her work focuses on developing change accelerators.

In a video, she explores interconnectivity and our inner landscape, observing a growing trend of people "looking inside, pausing, and stepping outside of the noise" to question their deepest values and purpose.

Her book, Big Bang Being, is available for purchase on Amazon or at your local bookstore.

Rev. Gregory Boyle, S.J., founder of Homeboy Industries, the world's largest gang intervention and re-entry program, presented his talk, "Lessons from the Field: Kinship as an Intervention."

He was joined by David Vasquez and Ruben Ruiz, two "homies" from his program. This event, held on February 6, 2017, was hosted by the Rev. Michael C. McFarland, S.J. Center for Religion, Ethics and Culture.

"Active Hope," by Joanna Macy and Chris Johnstone, challenges feel-good denial, cynical disengagement, and baseless optimism. Macy emphasizes that there are no comforting certainties or guarantees for safeguarding civilization or conscious life. We may be attending a dying world or birthing a new evolution, but the book stresses the imperative to act on issues we care about.

Inspired by "Active Hope," Cynthia Papermaster and Harvey Wasserman organized an evening of multi-issue presentations on January 10, 2016, at the Berkeley Fellowship of Unitarian Universalists.

To learn more, order "Active Hope" from Amazon or visit your local bookstore.

Ernesto Sirolli challenges the naïve approach of well-intentioned aid workers who rush to fix problems. In his impassioned talk, he proposes that the first step is to listen to the people you're trying to help and tap into their own entrepreneurial spirit.

His advice on what truly works offers valuable insights for any entrepreneur.

Captions and translated subtitles are available here.

In this "Conversations with History" episode, host Harry Kreisler welcomes Kwame Anthony Appiah, Professor of Philosophy and Law at New York University. Appiah discusses his intellectual journey, beginning with his early life in Ghana and Great Britain, highlighting his parents' influence and his formal education.

He then delves into the philosophical problems that have shaped his work, particularly his analysis of identity, cosmopolitanism, and their intersection. The discussion concludes by emphasizing the crucial role of conversation in fostering a cooperative global society.

Recorded on February 6, 2015. More information here.

Professor Bruce Hood argues that the 'self' is merely a brain-generated construct. He explains how the brain creates this "character" to weave our internal processes and experiences into a coherent narrative.

This insightful discussion was published by The RSA on June 5, 2013.

Episode 300 of Peak Moment features Carolyn Baker, Ivey Cone, and Janaia discussing how to navigate catastrophic climate change and industrial civilization's decline. They explore keeping hearts open, mutual support, gratitude, and universal powers. Carolyn Baker stresses grieving as essential, linking it to gratitude and love. Ivey Cone focuses on relevant action, while Janaia considers humanity's legacy. Learn more from Carolyn Baker at carolynbaker.net and Ivey Cone at youtube.com/fukicafe.

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Published January 14, 2016, Jessica M. Vaughan, Director of Policy Studies for the Center for Immigration Studies, stated, "Our compassion has to be backed up by our wallets," discussing the financial implications of aiding Syrian refugees.

Watch the full Intelligence Squared US debate here.

This Royal Society animation introduces key concepts of unconscious bias. It aims to educate members of selection and appointment panels on recognizing bias in themselves and others, understanding diverse candidate presentations, and identifying inappropriate advocacy or unreasoned judgment.

For more information on unconscious bias, including current academic research, download a briefing at www.royalsociety.org/diversity.

Jonathan Rowson, director of the Social Brain Centre at the Royal Society of Arts, highlights the problematic nature of the word 'spiritual.' It means too much to some and too little to others, leading to diverse interpretations—from psychological depth to philosophical confusion, or a critique of materialism to capitalist exploitation.

Following a two-year RSA inquiry, Dr. Rowson proposes a framework for a post-religious spirituality. This initiative seeks to make the spiritual less nebulous while maintaining its inclusive ambiguity.

The new framework redefines four existential touchstones: Love (from romance to rootedness), Death (from denial to confrontation), Self (from esteem to transcendence), and Soul (from substance to perspective).

This workshop examines how society has institutionalized culture within leisure, tourism, and academia, positioning it in a specific economic niche. It also introduces the Critical Assessment Framework (CAF) for envisioning programs and indicators that foster a culture of sustainability.

Participants will identify and reflect on societal assumptions, insights, and blind spots. The workshop is presented by Douglas Worts, Culture and Sustainability Specialist at World Views Consulting (douglasworts.org), and Dr. Lynne Teather, Professor in the Master of Museum Studies Program at the University of Toronto.

Tora Fisher is a New York-based singer-songwriter and performance artist. Her father founded the Fisher House Foundation, a network of comfort homes for military families. Tora developed a keen interest in both the arts and this philanthropic work.

At 13, Tora was the sole survivor of a plane crash that killed her father and stepmother. Music and performance aided her recovery and pursuit of her dreams as a recording artist. She now supports the Fisher House Foundation by donating proceeds from her CDs.

As Tora aptly puts it, "it's not about what happened to me; it's about what's happening."

Ethnographic filmmaker David MacDougall was interviewed by EarthSayers.tv in April 2014, focusing on children in Indian institutional settings. His projects include films from The Doon School, such as "Doon School Chronicles" (2000), and work at Rishi Valley School. His experimental film "SchoolScapes" (2007), made at Rishi Valley, won the Basil Wright Film Prize. His latest film, "Gandhi's Children" (2008), focuses on a New Delhi children's shelter.

MacDougall authored "Transcultural Cinema" (1998) and "The Corporeal Image: Film, Ethnography, and the Senses" (2006). Educated at Harvard University and UCLA, he has resided in Australia since 1975. A more complete biography is available here.

Roz Savage, a British ocean rower and environmental campaigner, transformed her life from management consulting to become the first woman to solo row three oceans. This journey, undertaken for Mother Earth, built immense courage and strength, inspiring her to transcend limits. She now urges everyone to take responsibility for their environmental impact.

Her book, *Rowing the Atlantic: Lessons Learned on the Open Ocean*, is available on Amazon.com or at local bookstores. For more information about Roz, visit www.rozsavage.com. This interview was conducted by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv and published on January 28, 2014.

An interview with philosopher of science Ervin Laszlo, conducted by Michel Saloff-Coste, occurred during the World Forum at Lille, France, in October 2013. The interview was published on October 31, 2013.

Laszlo proposes that consciousness forms the foundation of our values and actions. He asserts that to transform the world, we must cultivate a more profound and expanded consciousness.

His book, "Dawn and Akashic Age," is available for purchase online or at your local bookstore.

Published by TEDxBrussels on November 3, 2013, this presentation features Dr. Steven Laureys, MD, PhD.

Dr. Laureys, who leads the Coma Science Group at the Cyclotron Research Center and Department of Neurology, Sart Tilman Liège University Hospital, discusses why awareness doesn't require the entire brain and the implications of this finding.

Janice Taylor, based in Kelowna, British Columbia, addresses the negative consequences of labeling children's behavior. Drawing from her challenging upbringing and education, she founded Just Be Friends Network Inc.

This pioneering social network aims to reduce bullying, cyberbullying, and unhealthy relationships among children and youth aged 4-13. Taylor has also delivered a TEDx Kelowna speech.