This interview, originally posted by MarkMolaro on November 25, 2007, features K. David Harrison. Harrison is an assistant professor of

This interview, originally posted by MarkMolaro on November 25, 2007, features K. David Harrison. Harrison is an assistant professor of linguistics at Swarthmore College, author of "When Languages Die: The Extinction of the World's Languages and the Erosion of Human Knowledge," and Director of Research at the Living Tongues Institute. He was also featured in "The Linguists" documentary.

In this conversation, Harrison discusses the critical importance of the world's many threatened languages and the vital knowledge each uniquely preserves. He emphasizes the urgent need for more trained linguists to document these nearly extinct languages in remote regions before they are lost forever.

TED head Chris Anderson introduces "Infectious Generosity," exploring how the internet can supercharge small acts of kindness, transforming lives globally. Discover how to cultivate a generous

TED head Chris Anderson introduces "Infectious Generosity," exploring how the internet can supercharge small acts of kindness, transforming lives globally. Discover how to cultivate a generous mindset, with or without money, and amplify your impact. Anderson encourages: "Be brave. Give what you can, and then be absolutely amazed at what happens next."

Learn more about Infectious Generosity at infectiousgenerosity.org and meet the AI Guru, designed to help you help others, at ai.infectiousgenerosity.org.

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The Ocean Panel's Blue Paper envisions a sustainable ocean economy over the next 25 years, exploring future employment across various sectors. Drawing on expert consultation and data, it offers

The Ocean Panel's Blue Paper envisions a sustainable ocean economy over the next 25 years, exploring future employment across various sectors. Drawing on expert consultation and data, it offers guidance for stakeholders to achieve this vision.

A just transition, prioritizing inclusion and fairness, is crucial. The paper highlights key challenges: data limitations, skills gaps, insufficient training and education (especially in developing nations), regional infrastructure disparities, and inadequate funding and institutional capacity.

An EcoDistrict is a neighborhood or district dedicated to significantly improving its environmental performance. This commitment is realized through an integrated strategy.

This strategy

An EcoDistrict is a neighborhood or district dedicated to significantly improving its environmental performance. This commitment is realized through an integrated strategy.

This strategy involves engagement, self-governance, and benchmarking to guide informed decisions. Key areas include demand management, green building, infrastructure, and community best practices.

In this old bikeTV segment, Mark Lakeman from Portland, OR's City Repair Project discusses the organization's origins and mission.

He details how the community actively engages in both the

In this old bikeTV segment, Mark Lakeman from Portland, OR's City Repair Project discusses the organization's origins and mission.

He details how the community actively engages in both the creation and utilization of public spaces, fostering a collaborative approach to urban development.

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