Hour 5 of 24 Hours of Reality explores the decreasing cost of electric vehicles, making them more accessible and reducing gasoline

Hour 5 of 24 Hours of Reality explores the decreasing cost of electric vehicles, making them more accessible and reducing gasoline dependence.

This segment features Al Gore, Founder and CEO of The Climate Reality Project, alongside singer-songwriter Jason Mraz.

The University of Chicago Wisdom Research Forum 2014, published August 6, 2014, featured three lectures. Jason Swartwood,

The University of Chicago Wisdom Research Forum 2014, published August 6, 2014, featured three lectures. Jason Swartwood, a philosophy doctoral candidate at the University of Minnesota, explored how wisdom is defined and recognized.

Sayuri Hayakawa from the University of Chicago Psychology Department discussed how bilingualism and language influence cognition. She noted that a lack of expertise can sometimes enhance creativity and lead to wiser decisions.

Guilherme Albieri of SUNY presented on wisdom's relationship to academic and clinical success. He highlighted that wise individuals possess superior self-regulatory and interpersonal skills, which mediate their interaction with the environment.

Technology helped the world survive COVID-19. Can it similarly tackle climate change? Climate tech offers breakthroughs, from AI-powered weather mapping to carbon-gobbling algae, suggesting

Technology helped the world survive COVID-19. Can it similarly tackle climate change? Climate tech offers breakthroughs, from AI-powered weather mapping to carbon-gobbling algae, suggesting immense potential.

However, is the tech sector poised for success, or will post-pandemic economic challenges hinder startup financing? Join Saul Griffith (Otherlab), Valerie Shen (G2VP), and Michael Wilshire (BloombergNEF) for a conversation exploring these critical questions.

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Janine Benyus, Jason McLennan, and David McConville discuss the relationship between human lives, nature,

Janine Benyus, Jason McLennan, and David McConville discuss the relationship between human lives, nature, and ecological design.

Their insights are drawn from speeches given at the 2013 Bioneers Annual Conference.

This content was published on December 9, 2013.

Permaculture entrepreneur Jason Raschke showcases his urban oasis, demonstrating how to transform an urban yard. His approach focuses on restoring native habitats, attracting birds and bees, and

Permaculture entrepreneur Jason Raschke showcases his urban oasis, demonstrating how to transform an urban yard. His approach focuses on restoring native habitats, attracting birds and bees, and cultivating food crops.

Compost and worm bins are integral to this sustainable ecosystem.

At a TED conference, inventor Saul Griffith discussed the "new age of kites" as a solution for future energy needs. He emphasized the critical requirement to generate over ten trillion watts of

At a TED conference, inventor Saul Griffith discussed the "new age of kites" as a solution for future energy needs. He emphasized the critical requirement to generate over ten trillion watts of new clean energy within the next 30-40 years.

Griffith noted that wind is the second-largest renewable resource after solar. Since the majority of this wind power exists at altitudes above 300 feet, kites offer a promising method for its capture.