AI won’t replace us, but it will erase communities that don’t actively teach it who they are. Neighborhoods like Roxbury can become the blueprint for stopping that erasure. Algorithmic equity begins at the neighborhood level, and the communities that act…

Why are we so obsessed with productivity? Horticulturist Rebecca McMackin (who wants people to let their lawns grow wild) and author Catherine Price (who wrote a book about the power of fun) come together to discuss the relief of giving up control. From growing…

Hope isn’t just a feeling, but a skill you can practice, explains c...

Entrepreneurship is often associated with businesses and products, but its deeper purpose is the creation of value. This talk explores how young entrepreneurs can identify what people need, understand problems and design solutions that benefit others. It…

Drawing on the MV Wakashio oil spill in Mauritius, this talk highlights the challenges of securing justice and holding polluters accountable. It explores how the fight for climate accountability grew from the experiences of small island communities facing…

This talk explores how the ocean has shaped humanity's greatest achievements across science, society, the economy, philosophy, and faith. It shows how the sea inspired discovery, connected civilizations, fueled global trade, and influenced human thought and…

Beyond our biological DNA, we all inherit a “social DNA” shaped by the communities we belong to. Using personal stories and lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr Nancy Veerayen demonstrates how communities influence our values, relationships, and sense of…

“Acceptance is not surrender nor is it passive resignation. Acceptance is rebellion because I know the world in all its dark places and limits, and still choose, within it, to do what matters.” This talk explores how courage is found not in avoiding pain…

The speaker explores how platforms like BookTok and social media algorithms are quietly shaping the books we read and the stories that become popular. The audience is set to think about whether algorithms are expanding our reading choices or keeping us stuck…

“We are not creating leaders of tomorrow, but the leaders of today.” This talk challenges the idea of the “perfect child” and reveals the hidden emotional cost of constantly meeting others’ expectations. It explores how perfectionism can create anxiety, burnout…

Professor Shân Wareing shares an engaging perspective on why strategies are often misunderstood, arguing that while bad strategies can create confusion and stagnation, good strategies have the power to drive meaningful transformation. Using examples from…

This talk explores the way AI and Fintech have seamlessly integrated our everyday lives. Bhoomeshwari Goorah, a Business Computing and Data Analytics student, reflects on how AI and fintech solutions have transformed the way we pay for goods and services.…

What begins as a reflection on childhood quickly becomes a powerful conversation about gender and identity. Hafidha explores how girls are often shaped by societal expectations that dictate how they should behave, dress, and dream. By unpacking these deeply…

Deforestation is a scourge that compounds dire climate stress across the planet. How do we stop the destruction? It turns out, we can start by radically listening. The stressors on the planet's systems are often deeply interconnected to stressors within the…

Well, money doesn't technically grow on trees, but wealth does. One coconut palm, planted in the ground for 60 years, produces 57 marketable products — from water and oil to biochar, rope, and carbon credits — at a 168% compound annual growth rate that outperforms…

What if Shakespeare's words were meant to be heard as rap?
The Sonnet Man brings Shakespeare to life through an energetic fusion of classic text and original hip-hop. From the enduring questions of love in Sonnet 116 to the existential struggles of Hamlet…

What if the simplest way to bridge our deepest divides is to sit down and share a meal?

After years working on the front lines of global hunger as Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Programme, David Beasley learned that food can do more…

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Climate expert Ari Matusiak spends his days working to rewire America's energy system, and he has an idea: instead of tech companies building new power plants for their AI data centers, they should invest in energy-efficient upgrades to your home. He lays…

Venkatarangan Thirumalai begins with Jane Goodall’s observation of a chimpanzee using a stick to extract termites, revealing how tools have always shaped human thinking and behaviour.

He explores how inventions, from simple physical tools to modern software…