Cinema…“obeys the laws of the mind rather than those of the outer world.” – Hugo Munsterberg Jason Silva is a media artist, futurist, philosopher, keynote speaker and TV personality. He is the creator of Shots of Awe, a short film series of “trailers for the mind”…
There are plenty of documentaries that seek to inspire change in the world. “Virunga,” “Racing Extinction” and “Blackfish” are all perfect examples. And then there are those films that take another approach, urging viewers to seek change within and to ponder the deeper questions associated…
Nobody blinks an eye if you say you like a glass of wine. Admit you use cannabis and bring on the judgement & stereotypes! But it doesn’t make sense… because over 180 million people around the world use cannabis. Can the stigma really apply to all…
Forests are the lungs of the earth and our greatest ally in fighting climate change. They absorb carbon and turn atmospheric CO2, water and sunlight into wood while producing the oxygen we breathe. But instead of returning the favor, we cut them down. It’s estimated…
A California vaccination bill that has generated intense debates pitting personal rights against public health stalled in the state Senate Wednesday, with lawmakers saying it could unconstitutionally deprive unvaccinated children of an adequate education by barring them from schools. The measure would have prevented parents…
This video highlights how psychedelic medicines are saving lives worldwide. Numerous studies show these substances are non-neurotoxic, non-addictive and are having profound effects curing some of the most stubborn mental health disorders by helping people purge bottled up trauma. MDMA is curing debilitating PTSD in…
What if the trillions of dollars the world’s superpowers lavish on their militaries was diverted toward creating a literate society? The debate over defense spending versus education funding is an old one, and now it seems to be the inspiration behind Weapons of Mass Instruction,…
A California appeals court last week ruled that a school district in the state could continue to incorporate yoga into its physical education program, despite a lawsuit that objected to it on the grounds of religious freedom. Parents filed a lawsuit on behalf of their…
Humanæ is a “work in progress” by the Brazilian Angélica Dass, who intends to deploy a chromatic range of the different human skin colors. Those who pose are volunteers who have known the project and decide to participate. There is no previous selection of participants…
Ever wonder how ballet dancers can spin and spin and spin, but never seem to get dizzy? Neuroplasticity, that’s how! Anthony explains how it works, and how you can use your brain in the same way. SOURCE: DISCOVERY.COM
