The National Confluence, held November 5, 2019, in Sedona, AZ, opened with a keynote address on "Reciprocal Healing: Nature, Health, and Wild Vitality."

This theme emphasizes that healing

The National Confluence, held November 5, 2019, in Sedona, AZ, opened with a keynote address on "Reciprocal Healing: Nature, Health, and Wild Vitality."

This theme emphasizes that healing by the Earth is an active medicine. Robin Wall Kimmerer further explored this concept, focusing on fostering kinship and reciprocity.

Robin Wall Kimmerer, a mother, scientist, and Citizen Potawatomi Nation member, is an acclaimed author. Her books, including the widely praised "Braiding Sweetgrass" (also adapted for young

Robin Wall Kimmerer, a mother, scientist, and Citizen Potawatomi Nation member, is an acclaimed author. Her books, including the widely praised "Braiding Sweetgrass" (also adapted for young adults) and award-winning "Gathering Moss," highlight Indigenous wisdom and scientific knowledge, fostering ecological understanding through plants.

This short film is part of The Arachne Project, a May 2024 gathering by Oregon State University's Spring Creek Project. This diverse community of writers, scientists, and Indigenous leaders explored new visions for conservation in an uncertain future. Learn more at https://beav.es/arachne.

Robin Wall Kimmerer emphasizes the transformative power of stories to shift our worldview. She suggests living "as if the world is a gift for which I need to be grateful, for which I need to

Robin Wall Kimmerer emphasizes the transformative power of stories to shift our worldview. She suggests living "as if the world is a gift for which I need to be grateful, for which I need to reciprocate, for whom I am accountable," believing that a changed narrative can align our behaviors with nature.

Kimmerer joins AskNature to discuss cultural biomimicry, blending Western science with traditional ecological knowledge to navigate climate uncertainty. She also champions Plant Baby Plant, a grassroots movement encouraging people to "Raise a garden, and raise a ruckus!" Discover more at plantbabyplant.com.

This episode is hosted by Amanda Sturgeon and Andrew Howley, and is a project of The Biomimicry Institute.

Under the Trump administration, thousands of ancient saguaros, some over a century old, were bulldozed for the border wall. Many transplanted cacti died within six months. These slow-growing

Under the Trump administration, thousands of ancient saguaros, some over a century old, were bulldozed for the border wall. Many transplanted cacti died within six months. These slow-growing desert sentinels are irreplaceable. Please share this video showing their tragic fate.

The Center for Biological Diversity, a 501c3 nonprofit, works to secure a future for all species by protecting lands, waters, and climate. We use science, law, and media, believing human welfare links to nature's diversity. For details: Fronteras Desk. Learn more and act at our website. Follow us: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

WeWork, once revolutionary in workspaces, education, and housing, ultimately faced financial turmoil. WSJ reporters Eliot Brown and Maureen Farrell chronicle this journey in The Cult of We,

WeWork, once revolutionary in workspaces, education, and housing, ultimately faced financial turmoil. WSJ reporters Eliot Brown and Maureen Farrell chronicle this journey in The Cult of We, examining tech startup triumphs and failures.

Join co-authors Eliot Brown and Maureen Farrell (WSJ reporters, experts in venture capital and IPOs) with moderator Charles Duhigg (The New Yorker) to uncover startup culture's gripping reality. Presented with INFORUM.

The Commonwealth Club of California, the nation's oldest and largest public affairs forum, hosts over 400 annual events. Explore more: Videos | Events | Membership | Watch/Listen | Facebook | Twitter.

Tim Higgins, a Wall Street Journal reporter, offers an insider's look at Elon Musk's Tesla in his book, Power Play: Tesla, Elon Musk, and the Bet of the Century. The book details Tesla's

Tim Higgins, a Wall Street Journal reporter, offers an insider's look at Elon Musk's Tesla in his book, Power Play: Tesla, Elon Musk, and the Bet of the Century. The book details Tesla's tumultuous history, from its early struggles and rival attacks to its triumph in making electric vehicles widely available and affordable, fundamentally changing the future of transportation.

Join Higgins and fellow WSJ columnist Joanna Stern for a discussion on Tesla's rise and its implications for a tech-driven future. This event is hosted by The Commonwealth Club of California, the nation's oldest and largest public affairs forum.

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Quants, the math and computer experts in finance, designed products that nearly crashed Wall Street. The credit crunch revealed our financial system's deep reliance on mathematical models

Quants, the math and computer experts in finance, designed products that nearly crashed Wall Street. The credit crunch revealed our financial system's deep reliance on mathematical models attempting to quantify human economic behavior. Today, quants are at the forefront of another revolution: high-speed trading.

This raises crucial questions: What are the inherent risks of treating the economy as a complex machine? Can we truly control this model-based system, or have we created an uncontrollable entity?

This narrative delves into greed, fear, and randomness from the heart of Wall Street.

The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is observed annually on October 17. This day promotes understanding and dialogue between individuals experiencing poverty and the wider

The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is observed annually on October 17. This day promotes understanding and dialogue between individuals experiencing poverty and the wider community. This radio program will explore poverty's impact on Indigenous Peoples.

Speakers Diana Pastor (Maya K'iche) and Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Sunuwar) will discuss the effects of poverty in Guatemala and Nepal, respectively. The program is produced by Shaldon Ferris (Khoi/San).

Music includes "Indios Tilcara" by Chancha Via Circuito and "Burn your village to the ground" by The Haluci Nation, both used with permission.

An interview was held with Jovanka von Wilsdorf, the visionary founder of the Diana AI song contest.

This discussion occurred during the AI for Good Global Summit 2023 in Geneva,

An interview was held with Jovanka von Wilsdorf, the visionary founder of the Diana AI song contest.

This discussion occurred during the AI for Good Global Summit 2023 in Geneva, Switzerland, highlighting innovations in artificial intelligence for societal benefit.

The Center’s Laiken Jordahl recently discussed the looming threat of a border wall through Big Bend National Park on NPR’s Studio 1A. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued the

The Center’s Laiken Jordahl recently discussed the looming threat of a border wall through Big Bend National Park on NPR’s Studio 1A. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued the largest wall construction contract in American history for this region.

A wall would transform this remote park into an industrial zone, severing wildlife from vital water sources and blocking public access to the Rio Grande, effectively ending river recreation.

We've been on the front lines, suing DHS last month to stop construction in Big Bend. We are committed to its permanent protection. Please share this message to raise awareness and support our ongoing efforts.