 The reality of being a working new parent in the United States is both hidden and horrible — because the US is one of the very few countries left in the world that does not offer paid parental leave. Being forced back to work too soon, Jessica Shortall suggests in this powerful talk, is bad for the parent, the baby and the US economy as a whole. Jawdropping stories from new parents, and some statistics that may shock you, build up to a idea well worth spreading. Watch »  Marina Abramović's art pushes the boundary between audience and artist ... in pursuit of heightened consciousness and personal change. Learn more about how her work turns simple gestures and ideas into powerful catalysts. "Nothing happens if you always do things the same way," she says. "My method is to do things I'm afraid of, the things I don't know, to go to territory that nobody's ever been." Watch » |  How can we navigate the world without using the sense of vision? Inventor Chieko Asakawa, who's been blind since the age of fourteen, shares a charming demo of some new technology that's helping blind people explore the world ever more independently, and do things as simple -- and as profound -- as recognizing the face of a friend passing by. Her big idea: When we design for greater accessibility, everyone benefits. Watch »  In this breathtaking talk, world champion freediver Guillaume Néry takes us with him into the ocean's depths. Meter by meter, he explains the physical and emotional impact of water pressure, silence and holding your breath. His eloquent description of the underwater experience reveals its hidden poetry. Watch » | |
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