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...
Rev. William Barber and Rev. Liz Theoharis: A call for a moral revival
Poverty, ecological devastation and oppressive systems are among some of the biggest issues facing America today. Reverend William Barber and Reverend Liz Theoharis believe that it's time to address these issues with a uniting approach. They've traveled the country, following and guiding the Poor People's Campaign: a wave of nonviolent civil dis...
Sascha Morrell: Why is William Faulkner so difficult to read?
William Faulkner is considered one of America's most remarkable and perplexing writers. He confused his audience intentionally, using complex sentences, unreliable narrators, and outlandish imagery. His body of work is shocking, inventive, hilarious, and challenging. So how can readers navigate his literary labyrinths? Sascha Morrell explains ho...
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 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 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...