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Can creative design solve our most pressing environmental crises?Explore Daan Roosegaarde's vision for an eco-friendly future through imaginative technology, including a device designed to purify urban air.
Can creativity be systematized? One man’s quest to turn invention into a science.Genrikh Altshuller was a Soviet engineer who believed that innovation was not a mystical spark, but a predictable process. While working in a patent office, he developed TRIZ, a r…
Can creatures with different brain structures experience dreams?When we see a dog's leg twitch during sleep, we imagine it is chasing rabbits. This video explores whether animals with brain structures vastly different from our own are capable …
Can crime and politics be two sides of the same coin in Providence?The American drama Brotherhood explores the parallel lives of two siblings in Rhode Island: one a rising politician, the other a local mobster. Inspired by the real-life dynamics …
Can crowdsourced algorithms help NASA map the secrets of the past?NASA is launching a three-week challenge to see if global crowdsourcing can train machines to identify ancient ruins. By teaching algorithms to recognize human structures in satel…
Can crowdsourced fact-checking bridge the divide in our polarized digital landscape?Keith Coleman and Jay Baxter explain how Community Notes on X empower users to fact-check one another. This system aims to bypass top-down moderation by using a unique algorithm t…
Can crowdsourced journalism survive the pressure of professional standards and the threat of bias?In 2017, Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales launched WikiTribune, an ambitious for-profit news platform designed to combat misinformation. By blending professional reporting with vo…
Can crowdsourcing create a new roadmap for global progress?In 2000, the UN established eight goals to combat poverty and disease. This video examines the successes of those Millennium Development Goals and explores whether a crowdsourced …
Can crowdsourcing truth bridge the gap in a polarized digital world?Instead of centralized tech companies deciding what is true, what if users fact-checked each other? This video explores how the Community Notes system on X uses a unique algorithm…
Can crushed potato chips transform your chocolate chip cookie recipe?This video demonstrates how to integrate salted potato chips into a classic chocolate chip cookie dough to create a salty-sweet dessert experience.
Can Cuba sustain its dual economic strategy of socialism and capitalism under U.S. pressure?For over six decades, Cuba has balanced communist alliances with capitalist ventures. This episode examines the historical roots of this experiment and the current crisis as U.S. …
Can cultivating four specific mental states actually lead to a divine, eternal afterlife?The Brahmavihara, or four sublime attitudes, are ancient virtues practiced through meditation to achieve boundless states of mind. While early traditions promised rebirth in a hea…
Can cultivating love serve as a tool for social change?Writer and educator Chloé Valdary explores how pop culture figures like Kendrick Lamar and Moana can help us recognize our shared humanity and develop the resilience needed to add…
Can cultural mistakes be passed down like memes?In this recorded event from November 2014, experts explore the complex mechanics of cultural evolution and how information is inherited across generations.
Can curiosity and kindness transform a child's most difficult behaviors?Drawing on her personal experience parenting her son Toby, Yvonne Newbold explores how to move children away from anxiety-led behaviors toward more positive moments using actionab…
Can cutting methane emissions provide a vital brake on global warming?As landfills in African cities burn, releasing potent methane, a new strategy is emerging. This video explores how managing waste can simultaneously cool the planet and support ag…- Can cutting taxes actually increase government revenue? The theory behind the Laffer curve.The Laffer curve suggests that because zero revenue is collected at both 0% and 100% tax rates, there must be an intermediate point that maximizes income. While popularized as a j…
Can cyclizing a molecule turn a powerful psychedelic into a sedative or hypnotic?Substituted tetrahydroisoquinolines are chemical cousins to phenethylamines, yet they behave in fundamentally different ways. While their precursors might trigger intense psychede…
Can Dabo Swinney maintain Clemson's elite status in 2024?Entering his 17th year at the helm, head coach Dabo Swinney faces a pivotal season. With a recruiting class ranked tenth nationally, the Clemson Tigers are positioning themselves …
Can dance capture the fractured bond between humanity and nature?Witness a delicate and powerful performance by movement artists Jon Boogz and Lil Buck. Their work, 'Honor thy mother,' uses dance, violin, and spoken word to explore the tormente…
Can dancing with fire help you overcome the trauma of loss?After losing her mother in a house fire at age six, Danielle Torley faced a choice between living in fear or pursuing recovery. This talk explores how she transformed her profound…
Can data help us build a better, zero-waste food system?Entrepreneur Erin Baumgartner explores how leveraging data can prioritize the taste and quality of small, local harvests over mass-produced factory farming.
Can data mining prove a curse is actually just a cycle of social prejudice?In the 2025 South Korean series The Witch, a brilliant data miner becomes obsessed with a woman shunned by her community. While locals blame her for mysterious injuries, he uses s…
Can data reveal which cities are the most honest?After losing his own wallet, Mark Rober launched a large-scale experiment to quantify integrity. By dropping 200 wallets across 10 different cities, he tracked how many were retur…
Can data science settle the debate over hip-hop's impact?Hip-hop is frequently criticized for its controversial lyrics. This video explores whether we can move beyond opinion by using forty years of radio and lyrical data to measure the…
Can data settle the debate over hip-hop's influence on society?Economist Roland Fryer investigates the impact of hip-hop on human lives. By analyzing four decades of radio data and lyrics from iconic artists, he challenges the common narrativ…
Can data-driven philanthropy solve the world's most pressing moral and existential challenges?William MacAskill is a central figure in the effective altruism movement, which applies scientific reasoning to maximize positive impact. From advising high-earners on charitable …
Can debt restructuring become a tool for ocean conservation?Island and coastal nations often face aSophie choice between servicing national debt and protecting their marine environments. This video explores an innovative financial mechanis…
Can decarbonizing investment portfolios actually save the planet?Investment expert Nili Gilbert examines why simply cleaning up financial portfolios is insufficient to fight climate change and explores how real capital can drive global transiti…
Can decentralised clinical trials improve the experience for patients undergoing complex oncology treatments?Decentralised clinical trials are gaining traction in the UK, promising to reduce participant burden and increase flexibility. However, oncology presents unique hurdles, including…
Can decentralized finance overcome the hurdles preventing its widespread adoption?Decentralized finance has experienced significant growth, but its future remains uncertain. This video examines the systemic issues currently hindering the broader adoption of DeF…
Can decentralized solar power bridge the global electricity gap?Hundreds of millions in Sub-Saharan Africa still rely on firewood and diesel for basic light and power. Tombo Banda explores how mini-grids offer a rapid, scalable alternative to …
Can decentralized technology create a fairer version of capitalism?Technologist Yat Siu explores how the 'open metaverse'—or web3—is moving beyond hype to build a foundation for digital ownership and a new creator economy.
Can decentralized technology strip the keys of freedom from modern dictators?During seven years of imprisonment in Venezuela, activist Leopoldo López sought a way to bypass state control. His answer lies in a digital revolution: using open-source, decentra…
Can decoy plants protect your garden from pests without using harsh chemicals?Trap cropping is a long-standing organic strategy to manage garden pests. This guide explains how decoy plants function, when to deploy them effectively, and the nuances of using …
Can dedicated conservationists rescue the leatherback turtle from extinction?This cinematic journey explores the ocean's least known regions to witness the extraordinary survival efforts of individuals working to protect the leatherback turtle population f…
Can deep learning networks mimic the adaptive nature of the human brain?This MIT lecture examines how neuroplasticity—the brain's ability to constantly reshape itself—might be used to create deep learning models that maintain stable learning even as t…
Can deep learning networks truly mirror the way humans see the world?Explore how new research demonstrates that deep neural networks can function as a powerful metric for human perception, capturing the nuances of how we visually interpret our surr…
Can deep learning prevent a return to the pre-antibiotic era?As bacteria evolve to bypass our strongest medicines, the pharmaceutical industry has largely retreated from antibiotic research. But a new 'lab-in-the-loop' approach is using art…
Can deep learning turn mobile snapshots into professional DSLR-quality images?This video explores a breakthrough in computational photography. It examines how deep convolutional networks can elevate standard mobile device photos to match the high-quality st…
Can deep reinforcement learning discover faster sorting algorithms than humans?DeepMind researchers have utilized deep reinforcement learning to identify new, more efficient sorting algorithms. This video examines the technical breakthrough of using artifici…- Can deep sorrow become a catalyst for environmental preservation?Social worker and activist Knut Ivar Bjørlykhaug explores the emotional architecture of climate change. Rather than focusing solely on data, he examines how love, grief, and rage …
Can deep-sea investigators locate two American submarines lost during the Second World War?In 1944, two United States vessels vanished in Philippine waters, resulting in over 150 fatalities. This documentary follows a specialized team as they navigate hazardous conditio…
Can delicate porcelain figurines survive the brutal reality of an active war zone?In the face of Russian occupation, three Ukrainian artists trade their brushes for machine guns. Porcelain War documents their dual existence, capturing the harrowing wreckage of …
Can democracy survive in an era of mass surveillance and unbreakable encryption?As governments struggle to police cyberspace, a tension has emerged between the need for security and the right to privacy. This lecture examines the legal and technical deadlock …
Can democracy survive in an era where truth is under constant threat?In this conversation, Kosovo's 6th President, Vjosa Osmani Sadriu, discusses the vital link between truth and democratic survival. Drawing from her experiences as a child of war, …
Can democracy survive the rise of unelected administrative power?Modern democracies face a fundamental paradox: they rely on massive bureaucratic structures for efficiency, yet these same institutions wield significant power over public policy.…
Can democracy survive when its greatest progress erodes our trust?Political theorist Ivan Krastev examines how five major revolutions over the last fifty years have simultaneously advanced our culture and undermined the very foundations of democ…
Can democracy survive when the personal cost of speaking truth is your own safety?Lawyer and human rights advocate Fatma Karume shares her harrowing experience navigating a volatile political transition in Tanzania to illustrate why defending democratic autonom…
Can democratic ownership fix the flaws of the modern gig economy?As digital platforms redefine labor, a centuries-old business model is making a comeback. Discover how platform cooperatives aim to empower workers and create a fairer digital mar…
Can democratic societies remain open while maintaining the borders necessary for self-determination?Seyla Benhabib, a preeminent political philosopher, argues that democracy requires borders to function, yet she advocates for a world with porous boundaries. Her work explores the…
Can Democrats finally break the Republican grip on the Pennsylvania State Senate in 2026?For over three decades, the Pennsylvania State Senate has remained a Republican stronghold. As the 2026 election approaches, Democrats are mounting a major push to flip the chambe…- Can derivatives like futures and options actually help you grow your wealth?Derivatives are advanced financial tools that allow investors to potentially amplify both their risk and their reward. This video examines the mechanics of futures and options to …
Can design turn a public library into a gateway for imagination?Designer Michael Bierut shares his obsessive journey to transform school libraries from static rooms into vibrant hubs of energy. This talk explores how art and graphics can inspi…- Can developing nations manufacture their way to prosperity by replacing foreign imports with domestic goods?Import substitution industrialization sought to break the cycle of poverty by replacing foreign-made goods with local production. Popularized in the mid-20th century, this strateg…
Can dialogue bridge the gap between opposing political identities?Journalist Eve Pearlman explores 'dialogue journalism,' a method designed to foster nuanced conversation between people with fundamentally different worldviews. This talk examines…
Can dietary changes influence the symptoms of autism spectrum disorder?While research remains mixed, many parents turn to elimination diets to manage autism-related behaviors. From gluten-free protocols to removing dairy, the theory suggests that foo…
Can diffusion models create video that is indistinguishable from reality?This video examines a research paper on diffusion models designed for structure and content-guided video synthesis. It explores how these AI systems generate simulations that clos…
Can diffusion models generate high-definition video with unprecedented quality?This video explores the capabilities of new diffusion models in high-definition video generation. It examines the technical advancements allowing for more realistic and coherent v…
Can digging in the dirt actually improve your mental health and well-being?Psychiatrist and author Sue Stuart-Smith joins Costa to discuss the psychological benefits of gardening. This conversation explores how engaging with nature serves as a therapeuti…