Category Archives: Ideas

Thank you Christopher

  From TheraminTrees Channel on YouTube – December 23, 2011 Thank you Christopher. I became aware of Christopher Hitchens through an unfortunate route – namely his conservative christian brother, Peter. I found — and still find — Peter Hitchens’s views … Continue reading

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Massive-scale online collaboration: Luis von Ahn

After re-purposing CAPTCHA so each human-typed response helps digitize books, Luis von Ahn wondered how else to use small contributions by many on the Internet for greater good. At TEDxCMU, he shares how his ambitious new project, Duolingo, will help … Continue reading

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Death Is a Very Liberating Thought – Christopher Hitchens

Hitchens discusses his relationship with death and creativity. Christopher Hitchens: “One should try to write as if posthumously.”

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George Carlin finds his creative voice (NSFW)

During the 1960s, George Carlin had something of an epiphany. (NSFW)

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Nick Bostrom – Our Biggest Problems

The three biggest problems for humanity from the long point of view are: => Death => Existential risk (the long term survival of the human species) => Life is not usually as wonderful as it could be

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Don’t regret regret: Kathryn Schulz

Before I saw this video I thought living a life free of regret was a good thing. After I saw this video I embrace regret and all that it has to teach me. May your life be filled with regret.

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The Story of Broke (2011)

Is our government broke? Where does all the money go? Where do we want our money to go? Where we spend money is a choice. It’s time to make better choices. It’s time to think different. It’s time to act … Continue reading

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Blind Soccer: The Sound of Football

Blind Soccer: Pepsi Sets Up A Fair Match Between The Blind And Former Professional Players

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Gabor Mate – Addiction

Vancouver physician Gabor Mate discusses addiction and our compulsive society. Gabor Mate lectures and interviews on addiction and stress are also available on YouTube and iTunes.

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