TED Talks
TED: Art in the age of machine intelligence | Refik Anadol
What does it look like inside the mind of a machine? Inspired by the architectural vision of a futuristic Los Angeles in "Blade Runner," media artist Refik Anadol melds art with artificial intelligence in his studio's collaborations with...
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Chip Kidd: The art of first impressions -- in design and life
Book designer Chip Kidd knows all too well how often we judge things by first appearances. In this hilarious, fast-paced talk, he explains the two techniques designers use to communicate instantly -- clarity and mystery -- and when, why...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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
Revolutionary Rainwater Catching System Transforms Los Angeles
In this video, we learn about the innovative solution of catching rainwater in underground systems in Los Angeles. With the city importing most of its water and losing billions of liters to the sea, this idea presents a cost-effective...
Curated Video
The Evolution of Trains: From Ancient Rails to Hyperloop
This video provides a brief history of trains, from ancient carts on wooden rails to the invention of steam-powered trains and the emergence of electric commuter trains. It highlights the impact of trains on society, making...
Curated Video
Landmarks - Hollywood Sign
HOLLYWOOD SIGN HOLLYWOOD HAS LONG CONSIDERED ITSELF THE CENTRE OF THE MOVIE UNIVERSE AND HERE’S THE SHOT TO PROVE IT. THE HOLLYWOOD SIGN AS CAPTURED FROM SPACE. BACK DOWN ON EARTH THE HOLLYWOOD SIGN RECENTLY UNDERWENT A FACELIFT. IT’S...
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34 NEW STATES: Why Every Major U.S. City Should Be Its Own State, But Never Will Be
Hawaii was the last state to be admitted to the Union, all the way back in 1959. But since then the country has grown by more than 150 million Americans, the vast majority of which have migrated to the major cities of the country....
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Los Angeles Subway: Overcoming Challenges for a Sustainable Future
This video discusses the challenges faced in constructing the Los Angeles subway system, which was built on a seismic fault line. Despite the difficulties, the subway tunnels are considered to be some of the soundest constructions in the...
Curated Video
Inside GM's Advanced Design Studio: Creating the Ultimate LA Machine
This video showcases GM's Advanced Design Studio in North Hollywood, where Californian culture influences the creation of fashionable car concepts. The designers utilize a combination of low and high tech tools, including powerful...
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The Top 4 MEGAREGIONS Of The United States: How These Regions Dominate The Country
The United States is comprised of 50 full states and a handful of territories. But over the last few decades, a new concept has risen to explain regions that are interconnected despite state or even international borders: the megaregion....
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Designing a Bioclimatic Home in Los Angeles
Explore how a family in Culver City built a sustainable home that addresses the challenges of Los Angeles' Mediterranean climate. Learn about the bioclimatic design, solar panels, and energy-efficient features that minimize CO2 emissions...
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Diversifying Los Angeles' Power Sources: Towards a Greener Future
Los Angeles, one of the world's largest cities, is seeking to diversify its power options and reduce air emissions. The City of Los Angeles Department of Water and Power is leading the way by proposing a program for renewable energy...
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High Speed Rail In The Pacific Northwest: Connecting Portland, Seattle and Vancouver!
High speed rail makes the most sense, when it's able to connect major population centers in a more convenient way than either personal vehicles or airplanes. With this in mind, the Pacific Northwest makes for almost a perfect scenario...
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Social Shifts in the 1960s Lead to the Fall of Movie Palaces
In the mid to late 1960s, social and racial divisions, and the decline of downtown areas, contributed to the deterioration of many movie palaces. As people moved to the suburbs and entertainment options expanded, these once-thriving...
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What is the Riskiest Region in the US as the Climate Changes
Climate Change is increasing the frequency and severity of natural disasters all around the world. And in the United States, more and more people seem to be moving to the places that are projected to be most impacted by climate change,...
Visual Learning Systems
Weather and Climate
In this video students will work with average monthly temperatures from two different cities. They will also create a data table and accompanying graph to identify changes in temperature throughout the year. This program correlates to...