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Cary Fowler: One seed at a time, protecting the future

January 16, 2011 by  
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The varieties of wheat, corn and rice we grow today may not thrive in a future threatened by climate change. Cary Fowler takes us inside a vast global seed bank, buried within a frozen mountain in Norway, that stores a diverse group of food-crop for whatever tomorrow may bring.

Elizabeth Lesser: Take the ‘Other’ to lunch

January 16, 2011 by  
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There’s an angry divisive tension in the air that threatens to make modern politics impossible. Elizabeth Lesser explores the two sides of human nature within us (call them ‘the mystic’ and ‘the warrior’) that can be harnessed to elevate the way we treat each other. She shares a simple way to begin real dialogue by […]

Alain de Botton: A kinder, gentler philosophy of success

January 16, 2011 by  
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Alain de Botton examines our ideas of success and failure and questions the assumptions underlying these two judgments. Is success always earned? Is failure? He makes an eloquent, witty case to move beyond snobbery to find true pleasure in our work.

Sylvia Earle: How to Protect the Ocean

January 15, 2011 by  
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Legendary ocean researcher Sylvia Earle shares astonishing images of the ocean and shocking stats about its rapid decline as she makes her TED Prize wish: that we will join her in protecting the vital blue heart of the planet.

Ben Cameron: The true power of the performing arts

January 15, 2011 by  
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Arts administrator and live-theatre fan Ben Cameron looks at the state of the live arts, asking: “How can the magic of live theatre, live music, live dance compete with the always-on Internet?” He offers a bold look forward.

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