Jose shares his thoughts on how creativity can be used for the good of humanity.
Jose Miguel Sokoloff is one of the most internationally awarded and respected advertising creatives and peace proponents in the world. His philosophy of employing soft power over force for effective behaviour change was utilized in the creation of his work for the Colombian Ministry of Defense. Today, he shares his thoughts on how we can use creativity to tackle problems in a new way. The speech was recorded live at the Celebrating a Century of Genius weekend; a G100 event in honour of Albert Einstein.
Obiageli speaks on her campaign that helped return schoolgirls abducted by terrorists.
Obiageli Ezekwesili is the former Minister of Education in Nigeria and spearheaded the viral campaign #bringbackourgirls to help save Nigerian girls abducted by terrorists; work that later helped her become a nominee for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2018. Today, she shares her thoughts on the plight of the excluded and why the future is female. The speech was recorded live at the Celebrating a Century of Genius weekend; a G100 event in honour of Albert Einstein.
Gro gives an impassioned speech on eradicating inequality across the globe.
Gro Harlem Brundtland is a Norwegian politician who served three terms as Prime Minister of Norway, and as Director-General of the World Health Organization from 1998 to 2003. She is also known for having chaired the Brundtland Commission which presented the Brundtland Report on sustainable development. In this episode, she shares her thoughts on global injustice and the driving force of creating equality for all. The speech was recorded live at the Celebrating a Century of Genius weekend; a G100 event in honour of Albert Einstein.
Deepak warns of our external pursuits at the expense of our internal peace.
Deepak Chopra is an author, alternative-medicine advocate, and a prominent figure in the New Age movement. His books and videos have made him one of the best-known figures in alternative medicine, today. In this episode, he shares his thoughts on the negative impact of scientific advancement when it outpaces our spiritual development. The speech was recorded live at the Celebrating a Century of Genius weekend; a G100 event in honour of Albert Einstein.
Hitoshi helps put context to Einstein’s staggering discoveries.
Hitoshi Murayama is a professor at the Center for Theoretical Physics at the University of California, Berkeley, and Director of the Kavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe at the University of Tokyo. Today, he shares his thoughts on Albert Einstein’s legacy and how far scientific discovery still needs to go. The speech was recorded live at the Celebrating a Century of Genius weekend; a G100 event in honour of Albert Einstein.
Amal shares her thoughts on equal rights for women in the middle east.
Amal Elsana Alh’jooj is the Executive Director of ICAN at McGill University and has dedicated her life to improving the living conditions of the Bedouin Arab community of the Negev. In 2008 Amal founded the Arab-Jewish Center for Equality, Empowerment and Cooperation – Negev Institute for Strategies of Peace and Development. She currently serves as the organization's Director of North American Relations. Today, she shares her thoughts on creating equal rights for women and the importance having a dream. The speech was recorded live at the Celebrating a Century of Genius weekend; a G100 event in honour of Albert Einstein.
Sanduk & Geoff cover the costs to restore sight to millions in 3rd world countries.
Sanduk Ruit & Geoffrey Tabin are Co-Chairmen of the Himalayan Cataract Project, an organization that seeks to eradicate blindness across the globe. Ruit is Founder and Executive Director of the Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology, Nepal, while Tabin is Fairweather Foundation Endowed Chair, Professor of Ophthalmology and Global Medicine at Stanford University. In this episode, they share their thoughts on how to economically deliver cataract surgery to over 18 million suffering from blindness. The speech was recorded live at the Celebrating a Century of Genius weekend; a G100 event in honour of Albert Einstein.
Jan Creamer is the President and founder of Animal Defenders International, one of the highest profile animal welfare campaigning groups in the world. She has campaigned for animal rights, welfare and conservation issues for three decades, including bringing the high profile and successful ADI Stop Circus Suffering campaign to Europe, South America and the US. Today, she shares her thoughts on why we need to respect animals and do our part to preserve all species. The speech was recorded live at the Celebrating a Century of Genius weekend; a G100 event in honour of Albert Einstein.
Konstantin shares his thoughts on where humanity fits in to the intergalactic planetary senses.
Konstantin Batygin is a Russian-American astronomer and Professor of Planetary Sciences at Caltech. He appeared on the 2015 Forbes list of 30 scientists under 30 who are changing the world and was named one of the "Brilliant 10" people of 2016 by Popular Science magazine. In this episode, he shares his thoughts on discovering new solar systems and deepening our understanding of planet Earth. The speech was recorded live at the Celebrating a Century of Genius weekend; a G100 event in honour of Albert Einstein.
Tehemton provides an intimate look at the devastating impact of surgeries on workforce labour in East Asia.
Tehemton Udwadia is an Indian surgeon and gastroenterologist, considered by many as the father of laparoscopic surgery in India. The Government of India awarded him the fourth highest civilian honour of the Padma Shri in 2006, and the third highest civilian honour of the Padma Bhushan in 2017 for his contributions to Indian medicine. In this episode, he shares his thoughts on the state of surgical care in 3rd world countries and the devastating financial impact it leaves in its wake. The speech was recorded live at the Celebrating a Century of Genius weekend; a G100 event in honour of Albert Einstein.
Soichi shares his experience with space travel and how humanity creates its own destiny.
Soichi Noguchi is a Japanese aeronautical engineer and JAXA astronaut. His first spaceflight was as a Mission Specialist aboard STS-114 in July 2005 for NASA's first return to flight Space Shuttle mission after the Columbia disaster. In this episode, he shares his thoughts on the impact of international space programs and the inspiring network they create. The speech was recorded live at the Celebrating a Century of Genius weekend; a G100 event in honour of Albert Einstein.
Francine frames the humanities through the lens of modern times and makes an argument for its preservation.
Francine Prose is an American novelist, short story writer, essayist, and critic. She is a Visiting Professor of Literature at Bard College, and was formerly president of PEN American Center. In this episode, she shares her thoughts on why we still need the humanities in a technologically advancing world. The speech was recorded live at the Celebrating a Century of Genius weekend; a G100 event in honour of Albert Einstein.
Ken shares his thoughts on why our educational systems need to be re-wired to better celebrate creativity.
Sir Ken Robinson was a British author, speaker and international advisor on education. He was Director of the Arts in Schools Project and Professor of Arts Education at the University of Warwick. In 2003 he was knighted for services to the arts. In this episode, he shares his thoughts on why our school systems need to celebrate diversity and foster creativity to give children the lives they deserve. The speech was recorded live at Celebrating a Century of Genius weekend; a G100 event in honour of Albert Einstein
Dan shares his thoughts on how to envision where you want to be and strategies to get there.
Dan Goldin served as the 9th and longest-tenured Administrator of NASA from April 1, 1992, to November 17, 2001. He was appointed by President George H. W. Bush and also served under Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush. In this episode,, he shares his thoughts on overcoming challenges and his philosophy in creating a future for yourself. The speech was recorded live at the Celebrating a Century of Genius weekend; a G100 event in honour of Albert Einstein.
Tiffany shares her advice on disconnecting from technology for the sake of our relationships.
Tiffany Shlain is an American filmmaker, author and speaker. Regarded as an internet pioneer, she is the founder of the Webby Awards and the co-founder of the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences. In this episode, she speaks on the impact her parents had on her life and the surprising power of disconnecting from technology in order to connect with those we love. The speech was recorded live at the Celebrating a Century of Genius weekend; a G100 event in honour of Albert Einstein.
Rick talks about advancements in spinal cord research and why those with disabilities need better access.
Rick Hansen is a Paralympian and philanthropist for people with disabilities. In 1985, he circumnavigated the world in a wheelchair raising awareness for spinal cord injury research. Since then, he has become a Canadian icon and a leading philanthropist for people with disabilities. Today, he shares his vision for what we can expect in terms of accessibility and what it means to foster inclusion in an often-exclusionary world. The speech was recorded live at the Celebrating a Century of Genius weekend; a G100 event in honour of Albert Einstein
Chris shares his advice on how we should never squander the genius that is all around us. Chris Hadfield is a retired astronaut, engineer, and former Royal Canadian Air Force fighter pilot. Before becoming the commander of the International Space Station, he was the first Canadian to walk in space, flying aboard two Space Shuttle missions. In this episode, he gives his thoughts on how we should never squander the genius that is all around us and why our children are the planet’s greatest asset. The speech was recorded live at the Celebrating a Century of Genius weekend; a G100 event in honour of Albert Einstein.