William Li: Can we eat to starve cancer?
(NOTE: This talk was given in 2010, and this field of science has developed quickly since then. Enjoy it as a piece of science history but not as the last word on this topic. Read "Corrections & Updates" below for more details.) William Li presents a new way to think about treating cancer and other diseases: anti-angiogenesis, preventing the...
Karlos Hill and Soraya Field Fiorio: What is Juneteenth, and why is it important?
At the end of the Civil War, though slavery was technically illegal in all states, it still persisted in the last bastions of the Confederacy. This was the case when Union General Gordon Granger marched his troops into Galveston, Texas on June 19th and announced that all enslaved people there were officially free. Karlos K. Hill and Soraya Field...
Bruce Feiler: The council of dads
Diagnosed with cancer, Bruce Feiler worried first about his young family. So -- as he shares in this funny, rambling and ultimately thoughtful talk -- he asked his closest friends to become a "council of dads," bringing their own lifetimes of wisdom to advise his twin daughters as they grow.
WorkLife with Adam Grant: How to remember anything
Memory is a skill you can learn -- and a powerful strategy every workplace can harness. (Audio only)
The TED Interview: David Brooks on political healing
New York Times pundit David Brooks describes a plan to rebuild broken communities and offers actionable steps to live a more meaningful life. (Audio only)
William Lee: Small steps for the stubborn optimist
Are you underestimating your impact on the people around you? The carbon positive choices you make as an individual have the potential for exponential growth, especially when you make them in the workplace. Hosted by Sydney Harbour YHA Visit https://yha.com.au/tedxsydneyharbouryha for details
William Lee: Considering waste differently
Have you ever wondered how efficient your recycling bin really is? What happens to all those different items and is there a better way to properly recycle? Dr Dave west thinks that there is. Hosted by Sydney Harbour YHA Visit https://yha.com.au/tedxsydneyharbouryha for details
William Li: Tell Me Who You Are | Embracing Multicultural Identity
Student William Li is more than the sum of his parts. In this talk, he disproves cultural stereotypes and asks you to consider how you approach your own identity.
William L. Sparks: The Power of Self-Awareness
Will’s talk, “The Power of Self-Awareness,” illustrates the transformative potential of giving and receiving feedback. In his talk, he recounts his first class during his doctoral program at George Washington University when his professor gave him an “A” on his final paper, but an “F” in life. During their exchange, Professor Jerry B. Harvey i...