Dr. Shahzeen Attarti discusses her findings regarding public perceptions of energy consumption. She notes that, contrary to the findings of researchers, the public tends to view energy curtailment rather than efficiency as the better means of reducing energy consumption. Dr. Attari notes that the public tends to make small overestimates regarding energy expenditures associated with low-energy behaviors and large underestimates for those associated with large-energy behaviors. Dr. Attari mentions factors shown to correlate with accuracy of prediction. Presented at the Garrison Institute's Climate, Buildings and Behavior Symposium, May 2010.

Dr. Shahzeen Attari discusses possible causes and effects of global climate change. She asserts that US has a responsibility to work on reducing its carbon emissions and mentions the differences between supply and demand-side solutions.

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Dr. Attari provides an overview of the rest of her presentation, which will include discussions of public perception of energy consumption, the preferred methods of inducing behavioral change, and her current research. Presented at the Garrison Institute's Climate, Buildings and Behavior Symposium, May 2010.

Acclaimed journalist, author and political activist Barbara Ehrenreich explores the darker side of positive thinking and reminds us that we can change things because we have collective power.

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Dominique Conseil is President of Aveda Corporation, Inc. He advises us that we don't have to change what we do for a living for example leave the business world or become environmental experts, but apply our consciousness to every day decisions. Decisions we make about our consumption habits both at home and work so we always factor in the wellness of the natural environment and human society. And always asking yourself, do I need this?

Dominique was interviewed by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv.

 Science connects with spirituality at the fundamental level of consciousness, where everything disappears.

Time magazine heralds Deepak Chopra as one of the top 100 heroes and icons of the century and credits him as "the poet-prophet of alternative medicine." Many also know him from his regular work with PBS, including The Happiness Prescription and Body, Mind, and Soul: The Mystery and The Magic.

The Dalai Lama (in an excerpt from the film "Dalai Lama Renaissance") speaking about Inner Peace, Happiness, God and Money. http://www.DalaiLamaFilm.com. "Dalai Lama Renaissance" is produced and directed by Khashyar Darvich.

LosangMonlam talks about his journey as an artist and monk, now a spiritual guide and teacher as well as a painter and writer. In this video he talks about the spiritual dimension that unites us all.

Losang monlam was ordained a Buddhist monk by HH Dalai Lama. For over 10 years he engaged in the Tibetan monastic tradition, residing both in the west and east. ; He has studied and practiced with many masters in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition for 20 years. He now lives in the bay area teaching, painting and writing. His work draws upon the world's spiritual traditions allowing the integration of buddhist principles into the cultural and spiritual experience of the individual practitioner. Visit his site for to view his work and listen to additional talks. 

Interviewed by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv, the voices of sustainability.