Who Am I? (And Who Are You?)
Antonio Damasio is a neuroscientist who has spent his life researching the functioning of the brain. His research…
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Peace on Earth – War Children
Emmanuel Jal was born in Southern Sudan c. 1980. By the time he was seven, his father had…
The Only Failure is Failure to Learn
David Damberger works with Engineers without Borders. In this talk he explains the importance of facing up to failure – not…
Going Your Own Way
You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction…
Making a New Reality
We sometimes mistake the way things are for the way they have to be. Even when our institutions…
I am Spartacus…
In their book, Half the Sky, Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl Wudunn tell the story of an Indian neighbourhood –…
Getting the Full Story
My intention is not to advertise The Guardian but this ad is just too good and its message…
Joy Gives Us Wings
Joy gives us wings! In times of joy our strength is more vital, our intellect keener, and our…
Not Splitting Hairs
It’s not splitting hairs to say that actions speak louder than words. Or that talk is cheap, Or…
The Meaning of Life?
We run around in our lives pursuing happiness. We worry about finding meaning. We fret in case we…