Andrew McAfee: Race Against the Machine
Automation redefined blue collar employment and reshaped a global economy. Now, technology is replacing higher skilled jobs by augmenting human brainpower the way steam engines augmented human labour. Andrew McAfee braces us for a fundamental transformation in the future of work.
Madhavi Sunder: Free. Fair. Share. Care.
In her enlightening talk, Madhavi Sunder describes how cultural pirating is nothing new. Remixes and covers have long been a part of society. Sharing is how we create new culture and is what binds humanity together. But in a world of unequal power and knowledge, we ought to ensure that culture is exchanged on fair […]
Catherine Darnell: Hope’s Tapestry
Catherine Darnell is a powerful advocate for sexual abuse victims. In her early childhood, she experienced the trauma of abuse within a faith community that was supposed to be safe. After decades of living with ambiguity in her life and faith, Catherine sought answers for the meaning of her life. Through renewed faith she discovered […]
Dean Kamen: The Future Belongs to the Innovators Part II
America as a nation is enamored with sports and entertainment. How can we groom kids to become as passionate about innovation? Dean Kamen mimics the successes of fanatic arena events by hosting competitive tournaments where thousands of students dream up, design, and build robots. It’s the Super Bowl of Smarts.
Shaun MacGillivray: Why Storytelling Can Change the World and Save the Ocean
Shaun MacGillivray’s talk enlightens us all about the importance and urgency of taking care of the world’s oceans. Through storytelling in his IMAX films, he combats ignorance and inspires us to do our part in taking care of the environment.
