WeWork, once revolutionary in workspaces, education, and housing, ultimately faced financial turmoil. WSJ reporters Eliot Brown and Maureen Farrell chronicle this journey in The Cult of We,

WeWork, once revolutionary in workspaces, education, and housing, ultimately faced financial turmoil. WSJ reporters Eliot Brown and Maureen Farrell chronicle this journey in The Cult of We, examining tech startup triumphs and failures.

Join co-authors Eliot Brown and Maureen Farrell (WSJ reporters, experts in venture capital and IPOs) with moderator Charles Duhigg (The New Yorker) to uncover startup culture's gripping reality. Presented with INFORUM.

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Biologist Sean B. Carroll discusses nature's remarkable ability to rebound, even after significant human impact. He highlights how dedicated conservation efforts, like those at Gorongosa National

Biologist Sean B. Carroll discusses nature's remarkable ability to rebound, even after significant human impact. He highlights how dedicated conservation efforts, like those at Gorongosa National Park, demonstrate our capacity to restore biodiversity and coexist with the natural world. This video explores the power of awareness and action, no matter how small.

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In a candid interview with National Geographic, actor and Water.org co-founder Matt Damon discusses the global water crisis and his nonprofit's mission to end open-air defecation. Despite

In a candid interview with National Geographic, actor and Water.org co-founder Matt Damon discusses the global water crisis and his nonprofit's mission to end open-air defecation. Despite significant progress, nearly 950 million people still practice this public health hazard. Damon hopes that solutions like microfinancing will make open-air defecation a thing of the past by 2030.

Water.org promotes access to safe water and sanitation. Learn more at Water.org. This interview complements National Geographic's August 2017 story "A Place to Go": National Geographic Magazine.

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Join us for "National digital skills frameworks for policymaking" on Tuesday, 17 September 2024, from 15:45 – 17:00. This session addresses the critical need for data on digital skills demand,

Join us for "National digital skills frameworks for policymaking" on Tuesday, 17 September 2024, from 15:45 – 17:00. This session addresses the critical need for data on digital skills demand, supply, and gaps to develop effective national policies and strategies.

It will explore existing frameworks, concepts, and measurement tools, providing practical guidelines and country examples. The goal is to help nations assess skills levels, identify needs, and design impactful digital skills interventions and strategies.

Moderated by Dr. Susan Teltscher, the session features expert panelists. Resources include: ITU Digital Skills Toolkit 2024, Enhancing metrics for measuring digital skills, and Azerbaijan: Digital Skills Assessment 2023-2024.

"The Physics of Noseriding" explores the magic and mechanics of this iconic surfing move. Through Namaala, a young surfer whose ancestors pioneered water-flying, the film reveals the sensation of

"The Physics of Noseriding" explores the magic and mechanics of this iconic surfing move. Through Namaala, a young surfer whose ancestors pioneered water-flying, the film reveals the sensation of levitation as wave, board, and surfer unite.

Written and directed by Lauren L. Hill, starring Namaala Slabb, this film is presented by Patagonia. Patagonia uses its business, investments, and voice to address the threat of extinction facing all life on Earth.

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Witness the unveiling of Countdown, a major global campaign to cut greenhouse gas emissions. TED has partnered with scientists, policy makers, organizations, activists and more to create an

Witness the unveiling of Countdown, a major global campaign to cut greenhouse gas emissions. TED has partnered with scientists, policy makers, organizations, activists and more to create an initiative that everyone in the world can be part of. Check out http://countdown.ted.com to learn how you can get involved — and help turn the tide on climate. [Note: there are two unusual features of this TED Talk. One, it's much longer than our normal, extending a full hour. Two, it's made up of contributions from more than a dozen people, including UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Al Gore, Katharine Hayhoe, Jimmy Kimmel and Yuval Noah Harari, among others. We're putting it out there because the topic deserves this kind of prominence.]

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Many believe our economic model is broken. Pioneers like Maurice Strong,