Society faces an existential crisis: 84% fossil fuel energy drives catastrophic climate change and pollution, causing one in six deaths. Extreme light applied to nuclear energy could offer a

Society faces an existential crisis: 84% fossil fuel energy drives catastrophic climate change and pollution, causing one in six deaths. Extreme light applied to nuclear energy could offer a solution, activating materials like thorium or boron for abundant, waste-free, and radiation-free power.

This innovative path draws on the work of Nobel laureate Gérard Albert Mourou. The French physicist co-invented a laser amplification technique, earning him the 2018 Nobel Prize in Physics. His invention also enabled refractive femtosecond eye surgery, used on over a million patients annually. This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

“Reconciling Ways of Knowing, Dialogue 4: Two-Eyed Seeing & Beyond” originally aired on October 28, 2020. This session featured Mi’kmaq Elder Albert Marshall, Drs. Jesse Popp, Andrea Reid,

“Reconciling Ways of Knowing, Dialogue 4: Two-Eyed Seeing & Beyond” originally aired on October 28, 2020. This session featured Mi’kmaq Elder Albert Marshall, Drs. Jesse Popp, Andrea Reid, and Deborah McGregor, moderated by Jacquie Miller, MA. They explored Etuaptmumk, or Two-Eyed Seeing, a guiding principle developed by Elder Marshall.

Etuaptmumk emphasizes integrating two or more perspectives for improved outcomes. Understood as a gift of multiple viewpoints, this framework enhances our shared lives, including our relationship with the Earth. The discussion highlighted how Two-Eyed Seeing necessitates collaborative learning and understanding, drawing parallels with the Two-Row Wampum for guiding cross-cultural collaboration.

The principle of being #runonless advocates for clear, concise communication. It emphasizes direct language, free from unnecessary words or convoluted structures.

This approach ensures

The principle of being #runonless advocates for clear, concise communication. It emphasizes direct language, free from unnecessary words or convoluted structures.

This approach ensures messages are easily understood and impactful. By prioritizing essential information, readability and engagement significantly improve.

This episode from @The-Well, created with the @JohnTempletonFoundation, features network scientist Albert-László Barabási. He challenges the idea of random connections in complex systems,

This episode from @The-Well, created with the @JohnTempletonFoundation, features network scientist Albert-László Barabási. He challenges the idea of random connections in complex systems, revealing a more accurate organization. His research, starting with the internet, uncovered "scale-free networks" where connections follow a power-load distribution, not random patterns.

Barabási's groundbreaking work shows that new connections form with already well-connected elements. These scale-free networks are found in diverse systems, from cellular interactions to social networks, offering crucial insights into the world's inherent complexity. Watch his interview, subscribe to The Well on YouTube, or read the transcript.

Dr. Albert Bartlett explains "sustainability" through the First Law of Sustainability, connecting local, national, and global issues via arithmetic. He highlights our greatest shortcoming: the

Dr. Albert Bartlett explains "sustainability" through the First Law of Sustainability, connecting local, national, and global issues via arithmetic. He highlights our greatest shortcoming: the inability to understand the exponential function.

In his 2011 UBC presentation, Dr. Bartlett discussed the implications of unending growth on economies, population, and resources. For more information, visit http://www.AlBartlett.org.