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Heather Barnett: What humans can learn from semi-intelligent slime @ TEDSalon Berlin
/in Biology, Science, Society, TED, TED Talk/by Mark LovettI had the pleasure of attending a special TED event in 2014. TEDSalon Berlin was just a one day affair, yet it featured a number of compelling talks that served as examples of impactful stories on global issues. This post is an analysis of a talk given by Heather Barnett on a most unusual character […]
Hans and Ola Rosling: How not to be ignorant about the world @ TEDSalon Berlin
/in Education, Humanity, Technology, TED, TED Talk/by Mark LovettI had the pleasure of attending a special TED event in 2014. TEDSalon Berlin was just a one day affair, yet it featured a number of compelling talks that served as examples of impactful stories on global issues. This post is an analysis of a talk given by Hans Rosling & Ola Rosling on how knowledge, […]
Just Another (Storytelling) Day
/in Coronavirus, Discrimination, Humanity, Reflection, Storytelling/by Mark LovettIt’s January 1st, 2021. In one sense it’s just another day, with another sunrise, and another sunset. But our embrace of the Gregorian calendar has a way of altering our perception of time, and we, therefore, perceive ourselves as having exited one year (past) while entering another (future) at the stroke of midnight. Never mind […]
Liel Leibovitz at The Moth from The Avalon Hollywood
/in Family, Humor, Identity, The Moth/by Mark LovettThe Moth has been hosting storytelling events for 20+ years, and the thousands of storytellers who have graced their stages are proof that every story is unique, and that the best stories come from our personal experiences. In this story, as told by Liel Leibovitz, we hear about a boy growing up who finds out […]
Leonard Lee Smith on The Moth Mainstage at the Paramount Theatre
/in Emotions, Family, Life Lessons, Reflection, The Moth/by Mark LovettThe Moth has been hosting storytelling events for 20+ years, and the thousands of storytellers who have graced their stages are proof that every story is unique, and that the best stories come from our personal experiences. In this story, as told by Leonard Lee Smith, we are treated to a narrative of how his […]
Aleeza Kazmi at The Moth from The Beacon School in New York City
/in Discrimination, Education, Identity, The Moth/by Mark LovettThe Moth has been hosting storytelling events for 20+ years, and the thousands of storytellers who have graced their stages are proof that every story is unique, and that the best stories come from our personal experiences. I’ve always felt that storytelling should be a required course in high school, as it’s fundamental to how […]
Tara Clancy on The Moth Mainstage at the Avram Theater
/in Humor, Life Lessons, Personal Stories, The Moth/by Mark LovettThe Moth has been hosting storytelling events for 20+ years, and the thousands of storytellers who have graced their stages are proof that every story is unique, and that the best stories come from our personal experiences. I recently came across this video and knew that I had to share it as an example of […]
Sangeeta Bhatia: This tiny particle could roam your body to find tumors @ TED Talks Live
/in Health, Science, TED, TED Talk/by Mark LovettTED Talks Live were held at The Town Hall Theater in NYC, in November of 2015. I had the pleasure of attending all six nights to hear speakers present impactful Ideas Worth Spreading. This post is an analysis of a talk by Sangeeta Bhatia that explores new and smaller solutions in the fight against cancer. […]
Sam Kass: Want kids to learn well? Feed them well @ TED Talks Live
/in Education, Health, TED, TED Talk/by Mark LovettTED Talks Live were held at The Town Hall Theater in NYC, in November of 2015. I had the pleasure of attending all six nights to hear speakers present impactful Ideas Worth Spreading. This post is an analysis of a talk by Sam Kass about the connection between proper nutrition and success in childhood education. […]
Danielle Feinberg: The magic ingredient that brings Pixar movies to life @ TED Talks Live
/in Art, Science, Storytelling, TED, TED Talk/by Mark LovettTED Talks Live were held at The Town Hall Theater in NYC, in November of 2015. I had the pleasure of attending all six nights to hear speakers present impactful Ideas Worth Spreading. This post is an analysis of a talk by Danielle Feinberg on the magic ability of Pixar movies to capture our imagination. […]