Behavioral economist Dan Ariely, the author of Predictably Irrational, uses classic visual

Behavioral economist Dan Ariely, the author of Predictably Irrational, uses classic visual illusions and his own counterintuitive (and sometimes shocking) research findings to show how we're not as rational as we think when we make decisions.

It's become increasingly obvious that the dismal science of economics is not as firmly grounded in actual behavior as was once supposed. In "Predictably Irrational," Dan Ariely tells us why. Filmed in December 2008.

Joes Segal s a Professor of Cultural History at Utrecht University whose work concentrates on the history

Joes Segal s a Professor of Cultural History at Utrecht University whose work concentrates on the history of modern art, cultural history, cultural boundaries and identity constructions with reference to the common grounds between art and politics in Europe, the US, the Soviet Union and China since 1945. He is the Author of East German Material Culture and the Power of Memory (2011) and Divided Dreamworlds? The Cultural Cold War in East and West (2012). Joes was the recipient of a Senior Research Grant and was based at the Wende Museum, as a guest curator, and UCLA, as a guest professor.

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The Story of Cosmetics, released on July 21st, 2010, examines the pervasive use of toxic chemicals in our everyday personal care products, from lipstick to baby shampoo. Produced with Free Range

The Story of Cosmetics, released on July 21st, 2010, examines the pervasive use of toxic chemicals in our everyday personal care products, from lipstick to baby shampoo. Produced with Free Range Studios and hosted by Annie Leonard, the seven-minute film by The Story of Stuff Project reveals the implications for consumer and worker health and the environment, and outlines ways we can move the industry away from hazardous chemicals and towards safer alternatives. The film concludes with a call for viewers to support legislation aimed at ensuring the safety of cosmetics and personal care products.

In learning and conference settings inter-generational community building is a principle and value of the work Sabine Amend and Doug Cohen especially with youth and students. In this video they

In learning and conference settings inter-generational community building is a principle and value of the work Sabine Amend and Doug Cohen especially with youth and students. In this video they address various aspects of leadership from 'what does it all mean' to an alchemy of imagination, the Call of Time, importance of diversity in a diet of perceptual inputs, life long learning and natural leadership.

Sabine and Doug were interviewed by Barry Heidt of Sustainability Action Media (SAM) at the SEED Graduate Institute's Conference, Wisdom from the Origins, September 13-17, 2012 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The conference featured a Youth Leadership and Scholarship Program led by Doug and Sabine.

Public information campaigns and apathetic non-responders or?  Dr. Lertzman challenges existing assumptions

Public information campaigns and apathetic non-responders or?  Dr. Lertzman challenges existing assumptions around the public response to climate change. She suggests how we re-frame issues to be more successful at protecting the environment and our people.

Renee Lertzman is an applied researcher and strategic communications specialist. Her work targets how to generate actual, lasting behavior change. It is a systems-based psychosocial approach – scalable, potent, and goes deep.

CROC E MOSES is a seasoned musician and slam poet who has mastered his unique style of performance to critical acclaim. Here he performs in the TEDx setting.

CROC E MOSES is a seasoned musician and slam poet who has mastered his unique style of performance to critical acclaim. Here he performs in the TEDx setting. Visit his website for more videos, artwork, and poetry.

Invitation to attend the SEED Institute's Wisdom from the Origins Conference, The Mayan Calendar, and other Prophecies on the Future of Humanity on September 13-17, 2012. (

Invitation to attend the SEED Institute's Wisdom from the Origins Conference, The Mayan Calendar, and other Prophecies on the Future of Humanity on September 13-17, 2012. (Schedule) The video features video clips from videos of conference presenters Gregg Braden, Grandmother Flordemayo (Mayan), LeRoy Little Bear (Blackfoot), Barbara Marx Hubbard, Sequoyah Trueblood (Choctaw), Tata Pedro Cruz (Mayan), and footage from a Dancing Earth performance, Of Bodies of Elements.

Produced by Ruth Ann Barrett, EarthSayers.tv, Portland, Oregon.

Pat McCabe is a writer, poet and artist interviewed at The Language of Spirit Conference presented by the