In the well-known video above Jill describes her experience of having a stroke. Here is the description of her talk from the TED web site.
Neuroanatomist Jill Bolte Taylor had an opportunity Read more
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Sally is the President and CEO of The Skoll Foundation. In this video she describes the successes and challenges of being a social entrepreneur. She also explains how the Skoll Foundation continues to address Read more Jacqueline Novogratz is an optimist. Whilst recognising the difficult challenges in the world, she believes people can shape their futures. Speaking to Molly Petrilla for the web site Smart Planet, she describes the time Read more In this video Sheldon outlines the challenges faced by people with Learning Disabilities. These include people who are considered to have aspects of Autism, ADHA, Asperger’s Syndrome and other difficulties. At the same time, Read more This video was created by the VIA Institute. It shows character strengths in action in an elementary school classroom. It includes interviews with students who learn how to use their strengths. It also shows Read more Elisabeth did pioneering work on the themes of death and dying. She sometimes caused controversy, but her work helped people to talk about death, one of the certainties of life. The two videos in Read more Since 1980 The Right Livelihood Award Foundation has given what has become known as ‘The Alternative Nobel Prize’. These awards are given to individuals and groups who have done practical work to help people Read more Peter Senge talks in depth about his purpose in life. Early on in life he became aware that we are part of a living system. He believes that we need to understand that: a) Read more Action For Happiness was founded in 2011 by Richard Layard, Geoff Mulgan and Anthony Seldon. The movement aims to achieve positive social change. It brings together people from all walks of life who want Read more |
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