Category: Bright Sparks

Short biographies of people or entities that have contributed positive change, solution, enlightenment or inspiration to societies or communities

  • Our AI Future | Yuval Noah Harari

    Our AI Future | Yuval Noah Harari

    931,170 views Published on Youtube 28 Oct 2024

    By The Rich Roll Podcast

    Yuval Noah Harari, renowned historian and author of “Nexus,” explores the indelible impact of AI on human society. We discuss his iconoclastic views on information networks, the inextricable link between technology and political systems, and actionable ways to navigate our rapidly changing world.

  • Arihiro Miyake / Coppélia Chandelier

    Arihiro Miyake / Coppélia Chandelier

    Arihiro Miyake explains how his Coppélia Chandelier helped make his name as a designer in this Dezeen movie, which is part of our Design Dreams series with Dutch design brand Moooi. Japanese designer Miyake received international recognition with the launch of his Coppélia Chandelier for Moooi in 2015. Due to the popularity of the design, Moooi launched a new black version at its Milan 2018 show in April. “I have travelled many places with the lamp, like New York, Tokyo and London,” Miyake says in the video, which Dezeen filmed for Moooi in Milan and London. “It has been quite a big success and I feel like one of my dreams has come true.”

    Read more on Dezeen: https://www.dezeen.com/?p=1228731

  • Millennials Observed

    Millennials Observed

    Making Sense: Were you born in the last 30 years or so – Listen up!

    Excerpt of Simon Sinek from an episode of Inside Quest. 15 minutes worth watching and 27 million plus views on Twitter, and over 7 million on YouTube.
    http://www.insidequest.com/

    This clip published on YouTube Oct 29, 2016

    Millennials

    From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

    Generations – Lost Generation – G.I. Generation – Silent Generation – Baby boomers – Generation X – Millennials – Generation Z

    Millennials (also known as Generation Y) are the demographiccohort following Generation X. There are no precise dates for when this cohort starts or ends. Demographers and researchers typically use the early 1980s as starting birth years and the mid-1990s to early 2000s as ending birth years.

    Millennials, who are generally the children of baby boomers and older Gen X adults, are sometimes referred to as “Echo Boomers” due to a major surge in birth rates in the 1980s and 1990s. The 20th-century trend toward smaller families in developed countries continued, however, so the relative impact of the “baby boom echo” was generally less pronounced than the original post–World War II boom.

    Millennial characteristics vary by region, depending on social and economic conditions. However, the generation is generally marked by an increased use and familiarity with communications, media, and digital technologies. In most parts of the world, their upbringing was marked by an increase in a liberal approach to politics and economics; the effects of this environment are disputed. The Great Recession has had a major impact on this generation because it has caused historically high levels of unemployment among young people, and has led to speculation about possible long-term economic and social damage to this generation.

     

    Simon Sinek & Trevor Noah on Friendship, Loneliness, Vulnerability, and More

    Join Simon Sinek and Trevor Noah in this candid discussion where they dig into the critical role of friendships in mental health, success, and happiness. Simon argues that while we’re constantly improving ourselves as leaders and professionals, we neglect the deep, emotional bonds that help us thrive. Simon and Trevor also discuss the loneliness epidemic among young men and its link to dangerous ideologies, and why teaching the value of true friendship could change society. Watch as they share stories and insights that will inspire you to nurture your friendships and live a more balanced life. Video from Brilliant Minds, June 2024, in conversation with ‪@trevornoah‬ ⏰ Timestamps 0:00 How This Conversation Happened 1:03 Simon and Trevor’s Latest Obsession 2:40 The Sacrifice of Friendship for Success 6:15 Addiction and Community 8:20 Are You a Good Friend? 11:30 Maintaining Friendships While Traveling 14:18 The Power of Asking for Help 15:28 Do Women Understand Friendship Better Than Men? 16:25 The Rise of Angry, Isolated Men and The Global Crisis of Loneliness 19:21 Friendship vs. Success: Prioritizing People Over Work 22:01 How Ignoring Friendships Affects Romantic Relationships