"We all feel a compelling need to watch stories, to tell stories … to discuss the things that tell each one of us that we are not alone in the world," says TV titan Shonda […]
What we see in movies matters: it affects our hobbies, our career choices, our emotions and even our identities. Right now, we don't see enough women on screen or behind the camera — but waiting […]
In the vast sweep of history, even an empire can be forgotten. In this wide-ranging talk, Gus Casely-Hayford shares origin stories of Africa that are too often unwritten, lost, unshared. Travel to Great Zimbabwe, the […]
Our culture is obsessed with happiness, but what if there's a more fulfilling path? Happiness comes and goes, says writer Emily Esfahani Smith, but having meaning in life — serving something beyond yourself and developing […]
We're so used to narratives out of Africa being about war, poverty and devastation, says TED Fellow Wanuri Kahiu. Where's the fun? Introducing "AfroBubbleGum" — African art that's vibrant, lighthearted and without a political agenda. […]
Emtithal "Emi" Mahmoud composes poetry of strength, challenging her experience of leaving the genocide in Darfur in verse. She shares 2 stirring original poems about refugees, household, pleasure and sadness, asking, "Will you witness me?" […]
Surveys that predict political candidates' chances to two decimal locations are an issue. However we shouldn't pass over statistics completely … instead, we need to learn how to look behind them. In this delightful, amusing […]
Exactly what's haunting Carrie Poppy? Is it ghosts or something worse? In this talk, the investigative reporter tells her encounter with a spooky sensation you'll want to caution your buddies about and explains why we […]
Stories are necessary, however they're not as wonderful as they seem, states author Sisonke Msimang. In this amusing and thoughtful talk, Msimang concerns our focus on storytelling and highlights the decrease of facts. During an […]
Sound design is developed on deceptiveness– when you watch a movie or TV program, almost all of the noises you hear are phony. In this audio-rich talk, Tasos Frantzolas explores the function of noise in […]
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