What if every home had an early-warning cancer detection system? Researcher Joshua Smith is developing a nanobiotechnology "cancer alarm" that scans for traces of disease in the form of special biomarkers called exosomes. In this forward-thinking talk, he shares his dream for how we might revolutionize cancer detection and, ultimately, save lives.

Josh Smith reveals the power of putting 15,000 bees in your car with your kids, and what that teaches a person about being present. Very, very present.

Josh discusses the Flow Arts

Joshua Luke Smith grew up in an impoverished area of northern Pakistan where his parents were building a hospital. He started writing poetry from a young age to try to make sense of the world around him, and from this moment he got a taste of the power of words, song, reflection and observation. He dreamt of somehow changing the world, but rat...