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James Balog: Time-Lapse Proof of Extreme Ice Loss

TEDTalks | Posted 11.09.2009 | Green

Read More: Science, Photography, Technology, Climate Change, Global Issues, James Balog, Polar Ice Caps, Global Warming, Green News
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Balog has been going up north to shoot the half-alive ice of the mammoth glaciers for his Extreme Ice Survey, a look at the shocking effects of abrupt climate change in Alaska, Greenland and Iceland.

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Gordon Brown: Wiring a Web for Global Good

TEDTalks | Posted 08.23.2009 | World

Read More: Technology, Communication, Collaboration, Economics, Politics, Global Issues, World News
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2009-07-23-gordonbrown.jpgIn his talk, Brown argues that we've reached a unique moment in human history: we can use today's interconnectedness to develop our shared global ethic

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The Real Crisis? We Stopped Being Wise

TEDTalks | Posted 03.19.2009 | Living

Read More: Social Change, Philosophy, Culture, Politics, Society, Global Issues, Busines, Ted, Tedtalks, Living News
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Barry Schwartz argues powerfully that rules often fail us, incentives often backfire, and practical, everyday wisdom will help rebuild our world.

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Laptops for Kids: A Matter of "Defense" for Colombia

TEDTalks | Posted 01.23.2009 | World

Read More: Children, $100 Laptop, Colombia, Politics, Education, Philanthropy, Global Issues, Technology, Computers, Design, Olpc, World News
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2008-12-24-tedtalks.jpgTED follows Nicholas Negroponte to Colombia as he delivers laptops inside territory once controlled by guerrillas. His partner? Colombia's Defense Department.

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What We Don't Know Can Hurt Us

Margee Ensign | Posted 11.08.2008 | Living

Read More: Environment, Education in America, Knowledge International, Russia, Arabic Speakers, Skills, Inability to Communite, International Issues, Globalization, Iraq, Current Generation, Csi, American Students, Global Issues, Culture, Education, Knowledge, Academic, Cnn, Sarah Palin, Foreign Language, Entertainment Tonight, Soft New, International Ignorance, Ale Castellanos, Living News
Margee Ensign

Unfortunately, Sarah Palin is not alone in her global ignorance. Our colleges and high schools are not doing what's necessary... the current generation isn't gaining understanding of other cultures.

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