TED Talks
Joseph Pine: What consumers want
Customers want to feel what they buy is authentic, but "Mass Customization" author Joseph Pine says selling authenticity is tough because, well, there's no such thing. He talks about a few experiences that may be artificial but make...
TED Talks
TED: What happens to people's donated eggs and sperm after they die? | Ellen Trachman
Today, there are many ways to conceive a child, thanks to assisted reproductive technologies like IVF and egg-freezing. But the law lags behind these advancements, says attorney Ellen Trachman, troubling parents-to-be with...
TED Talks
Ken Robinson: Do schools kill creativity?
Sir Ken Robinson makes an entertaining and profoundly moving case for creating an education system that nurtures (rather than undermines) creativity.
TED Talks
TED: 4 ways we can avoid a catastrophic drought | David Sedlak
As the world's climate patterns continue to shift unpredictably, places where drinking water was once abundant may soon find reservoirs dry and groundwater aquifers depleted. In this talk, civil and environmental engineer David Sedlak...
TED Talks
TED: How city mayors are taking action on climate change | Eric Garcetti
If you change your city, you're changing the world, says Eric Garcetti, mayor of Los Angeles and chair of C40 Cities, a network of the world's megacities committed to tackling the climate crisis. He shares tangible ways Los Angeles and...
TED Talks
George Takei: Why I love a country that once betrayed me
When he was a child, George Takei and his family were forced into an internment camp for Japanese-Americans, as a "security" measure during World War II. 70 years later, Takei looks back at how the camp shaped his surprising, personal...
Crash Course
To Film School or Not To Film School: Crash Course Film Production
Should you go to film school? Great question? But there aren't necessarily a lot of direct answers. Do you want to go to Hollywood? Do you want to make movies in your spare time? Do you want to learn about world cinema? Do you want to be...
TED Talks
Majora Carter: 3 stories of local eco-entrepreneurship
The future of green is local. Majora Carter tells three inspiring stories of people who are saving their own communities while saving the planet.
TED Talks
TED: How to protect fast-growing cities from failing | Robert Muggah
Worldwide, violence is on the decline, but in the crowded cities of the global south — cities like Aleppo, Bamako and Caracas — violence is actually accelerating, fueled by the drug trade, mass unemployment and civil unrest. Security...
Curated Video
Fires at Chevron refinery in Los Angeles
New ReviewFires at Chevron refinery in Los AngelesCredit: ALERT California, UC San Diego
Curated Video
Cisco CCNA 200-301: The Complete Guide to Getting Certified - WAN Topology Options
New ReviewIn this video, learn about various WAN topologies, including point-to-point, hub-and-spoke, and full mesh.
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
How to Mentor Someone in 4 Steps
New ReviewLearn how to mentor somebody in 4 key steps. The mentor-mentee relationship is a complex one. You can use these 4 tried-and-true steps to coach, train, and/or mentor just about anyone who needs what you have to offer.
The Daily Conversation
My Interview with Bernie Sanders Supporters
New ReviewI talked to Bernie supporters before a rally in San Diego, California.
The Daily Conversation
An Idea for Obama's Post-Presidency
New ReviewThe Obama Center explained: when President Obama leaves office in January, 2017, he will be just 56 and-a-half years young, with at least two whole decades of productive working years ahead of him. He’ll also have the best perspective on...
The Daily Conversation
America's Marijuana Laws & The 2016 Election
New ReviewA look at marijuana laws across the United States.
Curated Video
Edens Lost & Found - The Expo Line
New ReviewIn 2008, MPC released Edens Lost & Found: Los Angeles. One of its segments feature the Expo Line. Darrell Clarke, co-chair of Friends for Expo Transit, led a campaign to re-think Southern California's public rail transportation. He...
Curated Video
Going To Green Unit #15 - The Los Angeles River
How a church community in Los Angeles came together to adopt a mile-long tract of the LA River to make it a refuge for animals and human visitors.
Curated Video
Going To Green Unit #6 - Air Quality
Explores the social, economic, and scientific ramifications of our air quality goals and practices.
Curated Video
Birthday Bashes Show Homeless Children They Are Worthy of Love
If you are a homeless family there are a lot of things you don’t have – easy access to a private bathroom, regular hot meals, a comfortable bed. There is also a huge hole where happy family gatherings, like birthday parties, would...
Curated Video
Can coronavirus be defeated without addressing homelessness? | The Stream
The Stream: Can coronavirus be defeated without addressing homelessness?
Curated Video
Mr. Musk's Wild Ride: My Trip Through the Boring Company's First Tunnel
Cheddar's Alyssa Julya Smith got a test ride in the first section of The Boring Company's tunnel underneath Los Angeles.
Curated Video
Winsome
When the host asks if you would like to dine inside or outside, always (barring an unforeseen hail storm) say outside. If the wait is more than an hour for a table on the patio, book it to the bar and drink as many frosty glasses of...
Curated Video
Scopa Italian Roots
Scopa's airplane hangar-like space in Venice is dominated by a 50-foot bar, communal high-tops, booming acoustics, and a jovial crowd at happy hour. The resulting vibe can only be described as surprisingly pleasant chaos. Bartenders are...
Curated Video
Guerilla Atelier
The walls are faded brick, the floors are dusty concrete, and there are larger-than-life paintings of Eazy-E, Tupac, and Snoop Dogg in identical black suits, identically grabbing their junk. Welcome to Guerilla, Atelier, the Arts...