The MIT Media Lab's John Maeda lives at the intersection of technology and art, a place that can get very complicated. Here he talks about paring down to basics.

Designer John Maeda talks about his path from a Seattle tofu factory to the Rhode Island School of Design, where he became president in 2008. Maeda, a tireless experimenter and a witty observer, explores the crucial moment when design met computers.

John Maeda, former President of the Rhode Island School of Design, delivers a funny and charming talk that spans a lifetime of work in art, design and technology, concluding with a picture of creative leadership in the future. Watch for demos of Maeda's earliest work -- and even a computer made of people.

Throughout six centuries, the Ghent Altarpiece, also called "The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb," has been burned, forged, and raided in three different wars. It is, in fact, the world's most stolen artwork— and is considered one of the most influential paintings ever made. What exactly makes the piece so special? Noah Charney digs into Jan van Ey...

In 1830, David Walker sewed a pamphlet into the lining of a coat. The volume was thin enough to be hidden, but its content was far from insubstantial. At the time, many members of the US government considered this pamphlet to be one of the most dangerous documents in American history. But what was this incendiary document? And who exactly was th...

Must we give up our passion for pursuing our careers? Dr. Jen Mott shares ideas for how incorporating our passions into our careers adds fun and levity while bringing our career choice into our passions can introduce depth and richness. With real-life examples and her own experience, Dr. Mott (a professional keynote speaker, school administrator...

Meet belonged to a lower middle class family & his entire family was into education. He choose to do Masters in Industrial biotech to get into a secure job and even worked in a pharmaceutical company. But gave up his secured job for his passion for music. He tells us about his struggles, ups & downs, failures, dilemma and new beginnings....

What will the health-care professionals of the future need to be able to know and do? The work of preparing our health care professionals for tomorrow, amidst the storm of rapid technological advance is the biggest challenge in medicine today.