Losang Rabgey grew up as a Tibetan refugee in Canada. Her childhood included countless demonstrations in the cold streets outside of empty Chinese embassies. She… Read More »Tibet in 3D

How can you not love a funny, funky lexicographer who titles her talk “ALL YOUR TEXT ARE BELONG TO US”? Or who disclaims her talk… Read More »You had me at “erinaceous”

Micah Garen and Marie Helene Carlton went to Iraq in 2004 to make a movie about the looting of archeological sites. Garen’s photos of looted… Read More »Kidnap and release in Iraq

Richard Dawkins is giving a drive-by talk, arriving, speaking and darting out again. “Drive-by” isn’t a bad description of the tone of the talk –… Read More »“It’s about time we start criticizing faith” – Richard Dawkins

Martin Marty knows a litte something about the world of religion, especially about religious fundamentalism. The dangerous idea Professor Marty shares with us: “You are… Read More »Dr. Marty on Science and Faith

Tom Barnett spoke at Pop!Tech two years ago, when I spoke here. His talk literally electrified the room – whether it insired people, challenged them… Read More »Two hours of Tom Barnett in twenty – thirty? – minutes