Tag Archives: TED Lectures

Freeing energy from the grid – Justin Hall-Tipping

Posted on October 27, 2011 by admin

What would happen if we could generate power from our windowpanes? In this moving talk, entrepreneur Justin Hall-Tipping shows the materials that could make that possible, and how questioning our notion of ‘normal’ can lead to extraordinary breakthroughs.

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Shimon Schocken’s rides of hope

Posted on December 28, 2010 by admin

Computer science professor Shimon Schocken is also an avid mountain biker. To share the life lessons he learned while riding, he began an outdoor program with Israel’s juvenile inmates and was touched by both their intense difficulties and profound successes.

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Creative houses from reclaimed stuff – Dan Phillips

Posted on December 5, 2010 by admin

In this funny and insightful talk from TEDxHouston, builder Dan Phillips tours us through a dozen homes he’s built in Texas using recycled and reclaimed materials in wildly creative ways. Brilliant, low-tech design details will refresh your own creative drive.

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My green school dream – John Hardy

Posted on November 20, 2010 by admin

Jewelry designer John Hardy co-founded the extraordinary Green School in Bali, where kids get a holistic and green education.

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The Happy Planet Index (Nic Marks)

Posted on October 1, 2010 by admin

Statistician Nic Marks asks why we measure a nation’s success by its productivity — instead of by the happiness and well-being of its people. He introduces the Happy Planet Index, which tracks national well-being against resource use (because a happy … Continue reading →

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The true power of the performing arts (Ben Cameron)

Posted on September 20, 2010 by admin

Arts administrator and live-theater fan Ben Cameron looks at the state of the live arts. He asks: How can the magic of live theater, live music, live dance compete with the always-on Internet? He offers a bold look forward. Here … Continue reading →

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Philip K. Howard: Four ways to fix a broken legal system

Posted on March 22, 2010 by admin

The land of the free has become a legal minefield, says Philip K. Howard — especially for teachers and doctors, whose work has been paralyzed by fear of suits. What’s the answer? A lawyer himself, Howard has four propositions for … Continue reading →

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Dan Barber: How I fell in love with a fish

Posted on March 20, 2010 by admin

  Chef Dan Barber addresses a dilemma facing many chefs today: how to keep fish on the menu. With impeccable research and deadpan humor, he chronicles his pursuit of a sustainable fish he could love, and the foodie’s honeymoon he’s … Continue reading →

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Life lessons through tinkering

Posted on December 16, 2009 by admin

  The Tinkering School. When given tools, materials and guidance, these young imaginations run wild and creative problem-solving takes over to build unique boats, bridges and even a rollercoaster!

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The design genius of Charles + Ray Eames

Posted on August 9, 2009 by admin

Take your pleasure seriously.

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