This YouTube shows the power of words to create a different reality.

Theo Jansen, kinetic sculptor, speaks about his process of  "making new life forms."

An interview of Tom Shadyac, talking about his new "I am" in which he presents a new paradigm for making the world a better place. Also another link for a more detailed audio interview is an interview with Bob Edwards and Tom Shadyac http://www.bobedwardsradio.com/

Autism activist Temple Grandin talks about how her mind works -- sharing her ability to "think in pictures," which helps her solve problems that neurotypical brains might miss. She makes the case that the world needs people on the autism spectrum: visual thinkers, pattern thinkers, verbal thinkers, and all kinds of smart geeky kids.

Source: The New Yorker, Sept 6, 2004

Nigerian novelist Chimamanda Adichie talks about the danger of a single story. The ways in which in our everyday language and practices we create single stories about the people and events around us. How can we create poly-vocal stories? How can we create stories with rather than about?

Vikki Reynolds presents on the challenges to direct action in academic context. How do you create direct action within your context?

Vikki Reynolds on social activism and the construction of privilege as she journeys through academia.