Sarah Kurnick: "Aliens built the pyramids" and other absurdities of pseudo-archaeology
Aliens have invaded ancient history: they've cropped up in humanity's past through popular television and movies, displacing facts with absurd yet commonplace beliefs like "aliens built the pyramids." Archaeologist Sarah Kurnick illustrates why these misconceptions perpetuate racist and xenophobic notions of history and culture -- and demonstrat...
Sarah Kurnick: Aliens & archaeology: why do we get history wrong on purpose?
Sarah Cronk: The Secret to Sparking Change
Sarah Cronk shares how, at age fifteen (with no plan, no money, and no connections) she transformed her nonprofit, The Sparkle Effect, from a small idea into a nationwide movement for social inclusion of young people with disabilities. Along the way, she debunks common myths we’re taught lead to success (but don’t) and shares the one secret to s...