TEDxManhattan 2013

Annemarie Colbin, Ph.D., is the Founder and CEO of the Natural Gourmet Institute for Health and Culinary Arts

TEDxManhattan 2013

Annemarie Colbin, Ph.D., is the Founder and CEO of the Natural Gourmet Institute for Health and Culinary Arts in New York City. Established in 1977, it is the oldest natural foods cooking school in the US.

A prolific writer, Dr. Colbin has authored four books and a bimonthly column for New York Spirit magazine since 1988. Her extensive bibliography also includes numerous magazine articles and anthology chapters.

Dr. Ken Blanchard is a renowned author, prominent speaker, and highly sought-after business consultant. He co-founded The Ken Blanchard

Dr. Ken Blanchard is a renowned author, prominent speaker, and highly sought-after business consultant. He co-founded The Ken Blanchard Companies in 1979 with his wife, Dr. Margie Blanchard, and currently serves as its Chief Spiritual Officer.

An international training and consulting firm, The Ken Blanchard Companies is built on the principles Dr. Blanchard has shared in nearly forty books, including the best-seller *The One Minute Manager*.

Ocean cleanup is achievable, and we are steadily progressing towards eliminating plastic pollution.

While not currently in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch (GPGP), our focus is on improving

Ocean cleanup is achievable, and we are steadily progressing towards eliminating plastic pollution.

While not currently in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch (GPGP), our focus is on improving plastic hotspot prediction to enhance cleanup efficiency. This summer, we will return to the GPGP to test our advanced ocean models and drones.

Kim Stanley Robinson is an acclaimed science fiction writer, celebrated for over 20 award-winning books translated into 26 languages. His influential works, notably *Ministry for the Future*,

Kim Stanley Robinson is an acclaimed science fiction writer, celebrated for over 20 award-winning books translated into 26 languages. His influential works, notably *Ministry for the Future*, brilliantly explore global ecological, economic, and socio-political crises, offering visionary solutions for a climate-disrupted future. He was a featured speaker at COP-26.

Robinson's extensive accolades include the Hugo, Nebula, and World Fantasy awards. In 2016, asteroid 72432 was named "Kimrobinson" in his honor.

Learn more at www.bioneers.org.

Rachel Carson, born in Pennsylvania in 1907, developed a passion for nature and writing as a child.

Her seminal work,

Rachel Carson, born in Pennsylvania in 1907, developed a passion for nature and writing as a child.

Her seminal work, *Silent Spring*, is highly recommended for readers.

Carson remains an enduring model for sustainability advocacy and environmental stewardship.

Eleni Psyhouli delves into veganism, a growing lifestyle, examining its origins—whether a new nutritional trend or a response to consumerism—and its appeal, particularly to younger

Eleni Psyhouli delves into veganism, a growing lifestyle, examining its origins—whether a new nutritional trend or a response to consumerism—and its appeal, particularly to younger generations.

A 20-year taste journalist, Eleni Psychouli studied French literature and piano, translated 20 books, and collaborated with sculptor Takis. She has authored two books, contributed to lifestyle magazines, and hosts TV shows like Master Chef Junior. Her site is www.pirouni.gr. Eleni explores the social and historical dimensions of nutrition, examining how food reflects the human experience.

This talk was given at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

Are you questioning if your coursework perpetuates dominant narratives, lacks diverse voices, or feels outdated? Many educators face challenges like static materials, student criticism, and

Are you questioning if your coursework perpetuates dominant narratives, lacks diverse voices, or feels outdated? Many educators face challenges like static materials, student criticism, and integrating new perspectives such as sustainability.

This webinar, led by an educator who rethought their own curriculum, offers strategies to critically examine and expand your course material. Learn how to move beyond traditional viewpoints, incorporate inclusive perspectives, and brainstorm resources to diversify your teaching. The AASHE webinar originally took place on June 6, 2018. More information is available here.

This work offers a radical rethinking of our faulty assumptions about money and its proper use.

It is authored by David Korten, a prolific writer whose upcoming book, "Change the Story:

This work offers a radical rethinking of our faulty assumptions about money and its proper use.

It is authored by David Korten, a prolific writer whose upcoming book, "Change the Story: Change the Future," is slated for publication in 2015.

Developed nations are increasingly shifting from product-based economies to service-oriented models across various market sectors.

Traditional products like cars, books, movies, and music

Developed nations are increasingly shifting from product-based economies to service-oriented models across various market sectors.

Traditional products like cars, books, movies, and music are now commonly offered as services. This transformation is expected to accelerate.

Capitalism is often seen as a dual force: a driver of prosperity that has lifted billions from poverty, yet also a system that can foster greed. Both views contain truth.

While free

Capitalism is often seen as a dual force: a driver of prosperity that has lifted billions from poverty, yet also a system that can foster greed. Both views contain truth.

While free enterprise promotes global prosperity, we must guard against materialism, remembering that money serves as a means to greater ends. Join Arthur Brooks—New York Times columnist, bestselling author, and president of the American Enterprise Institute—for this thought-provoking discussion.