Eric Ries, creator of the Lean Startup method and author of *The Lean Startup*, will discuss his upcoming book, *Incorruptible*. He posits that all commercial and civic infrastructure, though

Eric Ries, creator of the Lean Startup method and author of *The Lean Startup*, will discuss his upcoming book, *Incorruptible*. He posits that all commercial and civic infrastructure, though seemingly immutable, can be reinvented. Ries will explore how founders and leaders can build incorruptible organizations designed to last for decades and tangibly support human flourishing.

His Long Now Talk, facilitated by Denise Hearn, will delve into architecting accountability and governance mechanisms that outlive their creators and remain resilient across generations. Ries emphasizes imagining institutions future generations will thank us for, ensuring today's organizational choices become liberating structures rather than inherited constraints. His new book, *Incorruptible: Why Good Companies Go Bad…and How Great Companies Stay Great*, is available May 28, 2026.

Indy Johar argues that humanity's first view of Earth from space initiated "planetary self-awareness," urging us to reimagine civilization as a global endeavor. Facing climate instability and AI's

Indy Johar argues that humanity's first view of Earth from space initiated "planetary self-awareness," urging us to reimagine civilization as a global endeavor. Facing climate instability and AI's transformative impact, he advocates for "civilizational optionality"—a buffer against cascading shocks. He suggests embracing our limited knowledge fosters curiosity, tenderness, and care.

Johar envisions human-machine systems enhancing our capacity for complex discourse, defining intelligence as a conversational field for collective sense-making. This talk, presented January 27, 02026, is part of the Long Now Talks series, which fosters long-term thinking. For more, see the episode notes, watch the livestream, or join The Long Now Foundation.

The Fun Theory, a Volkswagen Initiative found at http://www.thefuntheory.com, explores how making activities enjoyable can positively change behavior.

The Fun Theory, a Volkswagen Initiative found at http://www.thefuntheory.com, explores how making activities enjoyable can positively change behavior. One concept examines if making glass recycling fun can alter public attitudes.

The site's core belief is that fun is the simplest way to improve people's actions. It also hosted a Volkswagen-sponsored competition, which concluded on December 15, 2009.

This text refers to one of three videos from TheFunTheory.com, a Volkswagen initiative. It explores how fun can positively change human

This text refers to one of three videos from TheFunTheory.com, a Volkswagen initiative. It explores how fun can positively change human behavior.

One video demonstrates this by making stairs fun, resulting in 66% more people choosing them over escalators, which consume significant energy. The site highlights that making activities enjoyable is the easiest way to encourage better choices.

The initiative also includes a competition, sponsored by Volkswagen, with a submission deadline of December 15, 2009.

The Fun Theory, an initiative at http://www.thefuntheory.com, explores how making activities fun can encourage positive behavior, such as proper waste

The Fun Theory, an initiative at http://www.thefuntheory.com, explores how making activities fun can encourage positive behavior, such as proper waste disposal. One notable experiment demonstrated this by collecting 72 kg of rubbish in a single day, simply by making the act of throwing trash away enjoyable.

This Volkswagen-sponsored project is dedicated to the idea that fun is the most effective way to inspire better human behavior.

Portland Airport is currently hosting an exhibition of Oregon-made bicycles. An accompanying video features interviews with sustainability-focused bicycle designers.

With an extensive and

Portland Airport is currently hosting an exhibition of Oregon-made bicycles. An accompanying video features interviews with sustainability-focused bicycle designers.

With an extensive and successful bicycle network, Portland boasts a strong bike culture. It ranks as the second most bike-friendly city globally, surpassed only by Amsterdam.

For more insights from sustainability thought leaders, visit the Portland Sustainability Leadership channel on YouTube.

The "Race for American Jobs: Clean Energy Leadership" was a four-week, coast-to-coast virtual campaign by BICEP, in partnership with We Can Lead. It aimed to highlight the economic and

The "Race for American Jobs: Clean Energy Leadership" was a four-week, coast-to-coast virtual campaign by BICEP, in partnership with We Can Lead. It aimed to highlight the economic and job-creation benefits of national climate and energy legislation, advocating for investment in a low-carbon economy and establishing a carbon price.

The campaign engaged business leaders nationwide through events in Oregon, Colorado, Ohio, and New Hampshire, concluding in Washington on March 10. Each event featured panel discussions with major consumer brands and local clean economy entrepreneurs, contributing to thought leadership in Sustainability, Clean Tech, and Energy in 2010.

Get ready for the new season of The Circular Economy Show, launching Tuesday, July 16th! Over five episodes, we'll delve into the movement's origins, exploring influential schools of thought like

Get ready for the new season of The Circular Economy Show, launching Tuesday, July 16th! Over five episodes, we'll delve into the movement's origins, exploring influential schools of thought like Biomimicry and Cradle to Cradle, and meet organizations applying these principles today. Subscribe to The Ellen MacArthur Foundation's YouTube channel to catch every episode.

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Get ready for the new season of The Circular Economy Show! Over five episodes, we'll delve into the foundational ideas that inspired the circular economy. Explore schools of thought like

Get ready for the new season of The Circular Economy Show! Over five episodes, we'll delve into the foundational ideas that inspired the circular economy. Explore schools of thought like Biomimicry, Cradle to Cradle, Regenerative Design, Industrial Symbiosis, and the Performance Economy. Discover what the circular economy adopted from these influences, their key differences, and meet organizations applying these principles today.

The new season launches Tuesday, July 16th. Subscribe to The Circular Economy Show now to catch every episode.

Shyamal Majumdar, former Head of UNESCO-UNEVOC, stresses the critical importance of 'greening' education and Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) for a sustainable future. Drawing from his

Shyamal Majumdar, former Head of UNESCO-UNEVOC, stresses the critical importance of 'greening' education and Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) for a sustainable future. Drawing from his extensive experience, he proposes five key approaches to transform educational institutions.

A retired UN staff member, engineer, and thought leader, Majumdar works at the intersection of academia, civic society, and policy. He currently advises various boards and develops sustainable model villages in India and Spain, leveraging skills to achieve SDG goals in rural transformation.

This presentation was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.