Anil Dash: Holding to Account
ThinkUp co-founder and tech blogger Anil Dash questions what happens to our civic discourse when our online conversations occur under the terms of service of a small group of privately-owned tech companies whose sense of civic-mindedness is questionable at best? Are we part of the problem by not being part of the solution?
Sam Berns: My Philosophy for a Happy Life
At 22 months old, Sam Berns was diagnosed with Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome, more commonly known as progeria. This was his philosophy for a happy life. He is featured in the documentary ‘Life According to Sam’ that premiered on October 21, 2013.
David Allen: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity
David Allen helps people get focused on what they need to do, on doing the things that matter with a clearer understanding of why. He gives us a perspective in which work is aligned with our goals and that fosters habits and practices where we can grow and develop and get the right things done […]
Malcolm Gladwell: The unheard story of David and Goliath
It’s a classic underdog tale: David, a young shepherd armed only with a sling, beats Goliath, the mighty warrior. The story has transcended its biblical origins to become a common shorthand for unlikely victory. But, asks Malcolm Gladwell, is that really what the David and Goliath story is about?
Amy Webb: How I hacked Online Dating
Amy Webb was having no luck with online dating. The dates she liked didn’t write her back, and her own profile attracted crickets (and worse). So, as any fan of data would do: she started making a spreadsheet. Hear the story of how she went on to hack her online dating life –with frustrating, funny […]
