The fascinating (and dangerous) places scientists aren’t exploring | Ella Al-Shamahi

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We’re not doing frontline exploratory science in a huge portion of the world — the places governments deem too hostile or disputed. What might we be missing because we’re not looking? In this fearless, unexpectedly funny talk, paleoanthropologist Ella Al-Shamahi takes us on an expedition to the Yemeni island of Socotra — one of the most biodiverse places on earth — and makes the case for scientists to explore the unstable regions that could be home to incredible discoveries.... Read More إقرأ المزيد | Share it now!

Mentalism, mind reading and the art of getting inside your head | Derren Brown

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“Magic is a great analogy for how we edit reality and form a story — and then mistake that story for the truth,” says psychological illusionist Derren Brown. In a clever talk wrapped around a dazzling mind-reading performance, Brown explores the seductive appeal of finding simple answers to life’s complex and subtle questions.... Read More إقرأ المزيد | Share it now!

How Apple is TAKING OVER Japan 🇯🇵

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We take a trip to Japan for lowkey one of the coolest hidden iPhone features ever.
Ken’s This Is episode on Japanese Trains: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fh7h5eJpps4
How to add Suica to your iPhone and Apple Watch: https://atadistance.net/apple-pay-suica/
Deep dive on Apple Pay Suica: https://atadistance.net/2018/03/12/the-contactless-payment-turf-wars-transit/
Fortune Magazine Interview with Jennifer Bailey:

MKBHD’s Apple Card Video:
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How film transforms the way we see the world | Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy

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Film has the power to change the way we think about ourselves and our culture. Documentarian and TED Fellow Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy uses it to fight violence against women, turning her camera on the tradition of honor killings in Pakistan. In a stirring talk, she shares how she took her Oscar-winning film on the road in a mobile cinema, visiting small towns and villages across Pakistan — and shifting the dynamics between women, men and society, one screening at a time.... Read More إقرأ المزيد | Share it now!

A vision for the future of Sierra Leone | Julius Maada Bio

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When Julius Maada Bio first seized political power in Sierra Leone in 1996, he did so to improve the lives of its citizens. But he soon realized that for democracy to flourish, its foundation needs to be built on the will of the people. After arranging an election, he voluntarily gave up power and left Africa. Twenty years later, after being democratically elected president of Sierra Leone, he reflects on the slow path to democracy, the importance of education for all and his focus on helping young Sierra Leoneans thrive.... Read More إقرأ المزيد | Share it now!