http://www.tvo.org/bigideas/ Copyright 2010 OECA (TVO). All Rights Reserved. en-ca TVO Lectures, Ontario, Education, Public Broadcasting, Lecturers, Speakers, Higher Education Big Ideas offers lectures on a variety of thought-provoking topics which range across politics, culture, economics, art history, science.... By nature of its lecture format, pacing and inquisitive approach, it is the antithesis of the prevailing sound-bite television norm. The simple, bold concept is a victory of substance over style. Big Ideas offers lectures on a variety of thought-provoking topics which range across politics, culture, economics, art history, science.... By nature of its lecture format, pacing and inquisitive approach, it is the antithesis of the prevailing sound-bite television norm. The simple, bold concept is a victory of substance over style. Big Ideas offers lectures on a variety of thought-provoking topics which range across politics, culture, economics, art history, science.... By nature of its lecture format, pacing and inquisitive approach, it is the antithesis of the prevailing sound-bite television norm. The simple, bold concept is a victory of substance over style. TVO emma@tvo.org http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/images/bigideas.jpg http://www.tvo.org/bigideas/ Podcast 300 300 TVO David Gray discusses ice skating, his coffee preferences and being American by birth but feeling more like a Canadian. David Gray discusses ice skating, his coffee preferences and being American by birth but feeling more like a Canadian. David Gray discusses ice skating, his coffee preferences and being American by birth but feeling more like a Canadian. 00:07:21 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/838323_480x270_512k.m4v Fri, 27 Aug 2010 06:00:00 EST Economics,United States,Republican Party,Canada,politics,hockey,David Gray,coffee,Starbucks Education TVO Rupinder Brar discusses telescopes, the gender divide in the sciences and his role in the movie X-Men Rupinder Brar discusses telescopes, the gender divide in the sciences and his role in the movie X-Men Rupinder Brar discusses telescopes, the gender divide in the sciences and his role in the movie X-Men 00:08:31 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/838330_480x270_512k.m4v Fri, 27 Aug 2010 06:00:00 EST Astronomy,telescope,Science,Theatre,Education,Rupinder Brar,UOIT,X-Men Education TVO Daniel Pink delivers a lecture discussing his book A Whole New Mind at the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto, in June, 2005. Daniel Pink delivers a lecture discussing his book A Whole New Mind at the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto, in June, 2005. Daniel Pink delivers a lecture discussing his book A Whole New Mind at the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto, in June, 2005. 00:30:19 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/795869_480x360_512k.m4v Fri, 27 Aug 2010 06:00:00 EST Business,Daniel Pink Education TVO Nadia Habib discusses her childhood in Egypt, her family life and her love for teaching at York University. Nadia Habib discusses her childhood in Egypt, her family life and her love for teaching at York University. Nadia Habib discusses her childhood in Egypt, her family life and her love for teaching at York University. 00:08:48 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/838297_480x270_512k.m4v Fri, 20 Aug 2010 06:00:00 EST Egypt,teaching,children,Nadia Habib,desert Education TVO Monika Havelka discusses horseback riding, her children's reactions to growing up with biologists for parents and her excitement for teaching Monika Havelka discusses horseback riding, her children's reactions to growing up with biologists for parents and her excitement for teaching Monika Havelka discusses horseback riding, her children's reactions to growing up with biologists for parents and her excitement for teaching 00:07:51 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/838292_480x270_512k.m4v Fri, 20 Aug 2010 06:00:00 EST Biology,Science,Horses,Monika Havelka,teaching Education TVO Bruce Meyer discusses his poetry, happiness in his life and in fiction, and his dog Daisy. Bruce Meyer discusses his poetry, happiness in his life and in fiction, and his dog Daisy. Bruce Meyer discusses his poetry, happiness in his life and in fiction, and his dog Daisy. 00:08:36 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/838287_480x270_512k.m4v Fri, 13 Aug 2010 06:00:00 EST Literature,Poetry,Arts,Dogs,Happiness,Bruce Meyer Education TVO Ralph Wood delivers a lecture entitled Tolkien and Lewis: Friends and Combatants. It was delivered at Yorkminster Baptist Church in Toronto, in September, 2004. Ralph Wood delivers a lecture entitled Tolkien and Lewis: Friends and Combatants. It was delivered at Yorkminster Baptist Church in Toronto, in September, 2004. Ralph Wood delivers a lecture entitled Tolkien and Lewis: Friends and Combatants. It was delivered at Yorkminster Baptist Church in Toronto, in September, 2004. 00:57:08 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/907553_480x360_512k.m4v Fri, 13 Aug 2010 06:00:00 EST JRR Tolien,CS Lewis,Ralph Wood,Fantasy,Literature,Christianity Education TVO Virginia Walker discusses her involvement in women's hockey, attending school in Nova Scotia and her love of research. Virginia Walker discusses her involvement in women's hockey, attending school in Nova Scotia and her love of research. Virginia Walker discusses her involvement in women's hockey, attending school in Nova Scotia and her love of research. 00:09:56 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/838282_480x270_512k.m4v Fri, 13 Aug 2010 06:00:00 EST Biology,women's hockey,farming,Nova Scotia,Virginia Walker,teaching Education TVO Karolyn Smardz Frost discusses her passion for archaeology, how social justice shaped her childhood and her return to school at age 39. Karolyn Smardz Frost discusses her passion for archaeology, how social justice shaped her childhood and her return to school at age 39. Karolyn Smardz Frost discusses her passion for archaeology, how social justice shaped her childhood and her return to school at age 39. 00:08:30 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/838272_480x270_512k.m4v Fri, 06 Aug 2010 06:00:00 EST Archaeology,Karolyn Smardz Frost,History,Social Justice,Adult learning,Underground Railroad,Black History,Canadian History Education TVO Sohail Rashid discusses his love of cars, his cats and the immigrant experience. Sohail Rashid discusses his love of cars, his cats and the immigrant experience. Sohail Rashid discusses his love of cars, his cats and the immigrant experience. 00:08:33 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/838267_480x270_512k.m4v Fri, 06 Aug 2010 06:00:00 EST Sohail Rashid,psychology,cats,immigrant,immigrant experience,car collector Education TVO Eleanor MacDonald discusses her early passion for poetry, her quilting, her love of dogs and what attracted her to political theory. Eleanor MacDonald discusses her early passion for poetry, her quilting, her love of dogs and what attracted her to political theory. Eleanor MacDonald discusses her early passion for poetry, her quilting, her love of dogs and what attracted her to political theory. 00:10:32 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/838262_480x270_512k.m4v Fri, 30 Jul 2010 06:00:00 EST Politics,Dogs,Poetry,Literature,Quilting,Political theory Education TVO Steve Joordens discusses veganism, the concept of "big ears" and the benefits of using the internet-based teaching program peerScholar in large classes. Steve Joordens discusses veganism, the concept of "big ears" and the benefits of using the internet-based teaching program peerScholar in large classes. Steve Joordens discusses veganism, the concept of "big ears" and the benefits of using the internet-based teaching program peerScholar in large classes. 00:08:01 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/838257_480x270_512k.m4v Fri, 30 Jul 2010 06:00:00 EST Vegan,vegetarian,psychology,critical thinking,Education,Steve Joordens,peerScholar,teaching Education TVO Kay Redfield Jamison delivers a lecture discussing her book Exuberance: The Passion for Life, at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto, in October, 2004. Kay Redfield Jamison delivers a lecture discussing her book Exuberance: The Passion for Life, at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto, in October, 2004. Kay Redfield Jamison delivers a lecture discussing her book Exuberance: The Passion for Life, at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto, in October, 2004. 00:43:57 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/907552_480x360_512k.m4v Fri, 30 Jul 2010 06:00:00 EST Kay Redfield Jamison,Exuberance,psychology,psychiatry,depression,the brain Education TVO Author George Steiner, speaking at the Living Literacies Conference (November 2002) at York University in Toronto, delivers a lecture on the history of literacy. Author George Steiner, speaking at the Living Literacies Conference (November 2002) at York University in Toronto, delivers a lecture on the history of literacy. Author George Steiner, speaking at the Living Literacies Conference (November 2002) at York University in Toronto, delivers a lecture on the history of literacy. 00:57:16 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/008138_480x360_512k.m4v Fri, 23 Jul 2010 06:00:00 EST literacy,history Education TVO Political philosopher, G.A. Cohen, on Rescuing Conservatism: A Defence of Existing Value. His lecture was presented by the Centre for Ethics at the University of Toronto on Oct. 16, 2008. Political philosopher, G.A. Cohen, on Rescuing Conservatism: A Defence of Existing Value. His lecture was presented by the Centre for Ethics at the University of Toronto on Oct. 16, 2008. Political philosopher, G.A. Cohen, on Rescuing Conservatism: A Defence of Existing Value. His lecture was presented by the Centre for Ethics at the University of Toronto on Oct. 16, 2008. 00:42:58 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/007517_480x360_512k.m4v Sat, 17 Jul 2010 06:00:00 EST ethics,conservatism,philosophy,political philosophy Education TVO Malcolm Gladwell delivers a lecture discussing his best-selling book Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking at the University of Toronto, in February, 2005. Malcolm Gladwell delivers a lecture discussing his best-selling book Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking at the University of Toronto, in February, 2005. Malcolm Gladwell delivers a lecture discussing his best-selling book Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking at the University of Toronto, in February, 2005. 00:32:49 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/907586_480x360_512k.m4v Fri, 09 Jul 2010 06:00:00 EST Blink,Malcolm Gladwell,Critical Thinking,Psychology Education TVO Bestselling author, Mel Hurtig, combs through the world of statistics to see how Canada measures up - and the results are astonishing. Bestselling author, Mel Hurtig, combs through the world of statistics to see how Canada measures up - and the results are astonishing. Bestselling author, Mel Hurtig, combs through the world of statistics to see how Canada measures up - and the results are astonishing. 00:52:33 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/007515_480x360_512k.m4v Sat, 03 Jul 2010 06:00:00 EST Canada,statistics,economics,business,Council of Canadians,government Education TVO Author Susan Sontag, speaking at the Living Literacies Conference (November 2002) at York University in Toronto, delivers a lecture on modern literacy. Author Susan Sontag, speaking at the Living Literacies Conference (November 2002) at York University in Toronto, delivers a lecture on modern literacy. Author Susan Sontag, speaking at the Living Literacies Conference (November 2002) at York University in Toronto, delivers a lecture on modern literacy. 01:05:02 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/008134_480x360_512k.m4v Fri, 25 Jun 2010 06:00:00 EST Susan Sontag,literacy Education TVO Brian Schmidt of the Australian National University delivers his lecture entitled The Universe from Beginning to End. The lecture explores the geometry and age of the universe to give us a picture of the effects of Dark Energy. Brian Schmidt of the Australian National University delivers his lecture entitled The Universe from Beginning to End. The lecture explores the geometry and age of the universe to give us a picture of the effects of Dark Energy. Brian Schmidt of the Australian National University delivers his lecture entitled The Universe from Beginning to End. The lecture explores the geometry and age of the universe to give us a picture of the effects of Dark Energy. 00:50:21 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/008089_480x270_512k.m4v Fri, 18 Jun 2010 06:00:00 EST Physics,Astronomy,Big Bang,curved space,Dark Energy,Dark Matter,gravity,expanding universe Education TVO Edward Shorter delivers a lecture discussing the history of sex and his book Written in the Flesh at Hart House at the University of Toronto - September, 2005. Edward Shorter delivers a lecture discussing the history of sex and his book Written in the Flesh at Hart House at the University of Toronto - September, 2005. Edward Shorter delivers a lecture discussing the history of sex and his book Written in the Flesh at Hart House at the University of Toronto - September, 2005. 00:28:06 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/795854_480x360_512k.m4v Fri, 11 Jun 2010 06:00:00 EST Sex,Edward Shorter Education TVO Charles Sabine & Sydney Brenner speak at the Gairdner Symposium on The Personalized Genome in Toronto (October 30, 2009) Charles Sabine & Sydney Brenner speak at the Gairdner Symposium on The Personalized Genome in Toronto (October 30, 2009) Charles Sabine & Sydney Brenner speak at the Gairdner Symposium on The Personalized Genome in Toronto (October 30, 2009) 00:25:08 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/008086_480x270_512k.m4v Fri, 04 Jun 2010 06:00:00 EST genetics,DNA mapping,The Personalized Genome,Gairdner Symposium,Huntington's Disease Education TVO Teacher, writer and critic, Robert Adams, reviews Aravind Adiga's Booker prize-winning novel, The White Tiger. Corruption, murder, and a series of letters composed by a former chauffeur allow the novel to explore India's caste system and how it's been affected by the country's economic miracle. Teacher, writer and critic, Robert Adams, reviews Aravind Adiga's Booker prize-winning novel, The White Tiger. Corruption, murder, and a series of letters composed by a former chauffeur allow the novel to explore India's caste system and how it's been affected by the country's economic miracle. Teacher, writer and critic, Robert Adams, reviews Aravind Adiga's Booker prize-winning novel, The White Tiger. Corruption, murder, and a series of letters composed by a former chauffeur allow the novel to explore India's caste system and how it's been affected by the country's economic miracle. 01:18:28 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/007472_480x270_512k.m4v Fri, 28 May 2010 06:00:00 EST Literature,India,Booker Prize,Arts Education TVO This video podcast includes the lecture and the Q & A. This video podcast includes the lecture and the Q & A. This video podcast includes the lecture and the Q & A. 00:56:34 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/007512_480x270_512k.m4v Tue, 25 May 2010 06:00:00 EST psychology,faith,religion,beliefs,sacred,reality,humanity Education TVO Can one planet survive the impact of a human population of close to 9 billion people? Environment writer, Andrew Revkin, interviews author and distinguished professor, Vaclav Smil, about the promise and perils of the next fifty years. This talk was part of the Q2C festival at the Perimeter Institute in Waterloo in October 2009. Can one planet survive the impact of a human population of close to 9 billion people? Environment writer, Andrew Revkin, interviews author and distinguished professor, Vaclav Smil, about the promise and perils of the next fifty years. This talk was part of the Q2C festival at the Perimeter Institute in Waterloo in October 2009. Can one planet survive the impact of a human population of close to 9 billion people? Environment writer, Andrew Revkin, interviews author and distinguished professor, Vaclav Smil, about the promise and perils of the next fifty years. This talk was part of the Q2C festival at the Perimeter Institute in Waterloo in October 2009. 00:55:04 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/834154_01012306_01562708_480x270_512k.m4v Fri, 21 May 2010 06:00:00 EST environment,climate change,science,humanity,planet Education TVO In his lecture entitled Reality and the Sacred, psychology professor, Jordan Peterson, explores the human search for meaning in a chaotic world and how our perceptions and beliefs shape our sense of reality. In his lecture entitled Reality and the Sacred, psychology professor, Jordan Peterson, explores the human search for meaning in a chaotic world and how our perceptions and beliefs shape our sense of reality. In his lecture entitled Reality and the Sacred, psychology professor, Jordan Peterson, explores the human search for meaning in a chaotic world and how our perceptions and beliefs shape our sense of reality. 00:44:38 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/834153_01010910_01454710_480x270_512k.m4v Fri, 14 May 2010 06:00:00 EST psychology,perception,beliefs,faith,humanity,suffering Education TVO Award-winning journalist, Palagummi Sainath, examines the impact of corporate globalization on Indian society. He argues that neoliberal policies have increased inequality and have had devastating affects on the poor, including farmers. His lecture, entitled Slumdogs vs Millionaires: India in the Age of Inequality, was delivered at York University. Award-winning journalist, Palagummi Sainath, examines the impact of corporate globalization on Indian society. He argues that neoliberal policies have increased inequality and have had devastating affects on the poor, including farmers. His lecture, entitled Slumdogs vs Millionaires: India in the Age of Inequality, was delivered at York University. Award-winning journalist, Palagummi Sainath, examines the impact of corporate globalization on Indian society. He argues that neoliberal policies have increased inequality and have had devastating affects on the poor, including farmers. His lecture, entitled Slumdogs vs Millionaires: India in the Age of Inequality, was delivered at York University. 00:55:46 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/834152_01013016_01571609_480x270_512k.m4v Fri, 07 May 2010 06:00:00 EST India,Poverty,Economics,Rural Issues,Farmers,Globalization,P. Sainath,Politics Education TVO Author, activist, journalist and blogger, Cory Doctorow, delivers a lecture on Copyright vs. Universal Access. Subtitled, The State of Play in the Global Copyfight, this lecture was part of the Q2C Festival at the Perimeter Institute in Waterloo. Author, activist, journalist and blogger, Cory Doctorow, delivers a lecture on Copyright vs. Universal Access. Subtitled, The State of Play in the Global Copyfight, this lecture was part of the Q2C Festival at the Perimeter Institute in Waterloo. Author, activist, journalist and blogger, Cory Doctorow, delivers a lecture on Copyright vs. Universal Access. Subtitled, The State of Play in the Global Copyfight, this lecture was part of the Q2C Festival at the Perimeter Institute in Waterloo. 00:54:14 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/007470_480x270_512k.m4v Fri, 30 Apr 2010 06:00:00 EST Copyright,Law,Arts,Technology,Computers Education TVO English professor Nick Mount analyses T.S. Eliot's modernist masterpiece, The Waste Land. English professor Nick Mount analyses T.S. Eliot's modernist masterpiece, The Waste Land. English professor Nick Mount analyses T.S. Eliot's modernist masterpiece, The Waste Land. 00:47:44 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/834150_01011322_01485802_480x270_512k.m4v Fri, 23 Apr 2010 06:00:00 EST Literature,Poetry,Literary studies,Culture,T.S. Eliot Education TVO Nadia Habib from the Liberal Arts and Professional Studies Department at York University presents her competition lecture entitled Reflections on Gender & Sexuality Nadia Habib from the Liberal Arts and Professional Studies Department at York University presents her competition lecture entitled Reflections on Gender & Sexuality Nadia Habib from the Liberal Arts and Professional Studies Department at York University presents her competition lecture entitled Reflections on Gender & Sexuality 00:41:04 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/838298_480x270_512k.m4v Thu, 01 Apr 2010 06:00:00 EST Psychology,Gender,Sexuality,Identity Education TVO David Gray from the Economics Department at the University of Ottawa presents his competition lecture entitled Open Economy Macroeconomics David Gray from the Economics Department at the University of Ottawa presents his competition lecture entitled Open Economy Macroeconomics David Gray from the Economics Department at the University of Ottawa presents his competition lecture entitled Open Economy Macroeconomics 00:43:20 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/838324_480x270_512k.m4v Fri, 02 Apr 2010 06:00:00 EST Economics,Money Education TVO Monika Havelka from the Biology Department at the University of Toronto Mississauga presents her competition lecture entitled Why Sex? The Evolution of a Paradox Monika Havelka from the Biology Department at the University of Toronto Mississauga presents her competition lecture entitled Why Sex? The Evolution of a Paradox Monika Havelka from the Biology Department at the University of Toronto Mississauga presents her competition lecture entitled Why Sex? The Evolution of a Paradox 00:43:28 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/838293_480x270_512k.m4v Fri, 26 Mar 2010 06:00:00 EST Biology,reproduction,Plants,Animals,Evolution Education TVO Bruce Meyer from the English Department at Laurentian University at Georgian College presents his competition lecture entitled The Four Pases of Yeats. Bruce Meyer from the English Department at Laurentian University at Georgian College presents his competition lecture entitled The Four Pases of Yeats. Bruce Meyer from the English Department at Laurentian University at Georgian College presents his competition lecture entitled The Four Pases of Yeats. 00:35:08 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/838288_480x270_512k.m4v Sat, 27 Mar 2010 06:00:00 EST English,Literature,Yeats,Poetry Education TVO Virginia Walker from the Biology Department at Queen's University presents her competition lecture entitled HIV, Parasites and the Exhausted Immune System. Virginia Walker from the Biology Department at Queen's University presents her competition lecture entitled HIV, Parasites and the Exhausted Immune System. Virginia Walker from the Biology Department at Queen's University presents her competition lecture entitled HIV, Parasites and the Exhausted Immune System. 00:33:32 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/838283_480x270_512k.m4v Fri, 19 Mar 2010 06:00:00 EST Biology,HIV,AIDS,Medicine,disease Education TVO Rupinder Brar from the Science and Physics Department at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology presents his competition lecture entitled Exoplanets: The Search for Other Earths. Rupinder Brar from the Science and Physics Department at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology presents his competition lecture entitled Exoplanets: The Search for Other Earths. Rupinder Brar from the Science and Physics Department at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology presents his competition lecture entitled Exoplanets: The Search for Other Earths. 00:44:05 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/838278_480x270_512k.m4v Fri, 19 Mar 2010 06:00:00 EST Science,Astronomy,planets Education TVO Karolyn Smardz Frost from the History Department at York University presents her competition lecture entitled Fugitive Sources: Uncovering Toronto's Underground Railroad Connections. Karolyn Smardz Frost from the History Department at York University presents her competition lecture entitled Fugitive Sources: Uncovering Toronto's Underground Railroad Connections. Karolyn Smardz Frost from the History Department at York University presents her competition lecture entitled Fugitive Sources: Uncovering Toronto's Underground Railroad Connections. 00:43:50 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/838273_320x240_404k.m4v Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:00:00 EST History,Racism,Underground Railroad,Slavery,Toronto Education TVO Sohail Rashid from the Psychology Department at Ryerson University presents his competition lecture entitled Birth Order and Personality. Sohail Rashid from the Psychology Department at Ryerson University presents his competition lecture entitled Birth Order and Personality. Sohail Rashid from the Psychology Department at Ryerson University presents his competition lecture entitled Birth Order and Personality. 00:43:49 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/838268_480x270_512k.m4v Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:00:00 EST Psychology,Alfred Adler,Birth Order,Personality Education TVO Eleanor MacDonald from the Political Studies Department at Queen's University presents her competition lecture entitled Are We Postmodern? Eleanor MacDonald from the Political Studies Department at Queen's University presents her competition lecture entitled Are We Postmodern? Eleanor MacDonald from the Political Studies Department at Queen's University presents her competition lecture entitled Are We Postmodern? 00:34:20 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/838263_320x240_404k.m4v Fri, 05 Mar 2010 06:00:00 EST Art,Architecture,Political Theory,Philosophy Education TVO Steve Joordens from the Psychology Department at the University of Toronto Scarborough presents his competition lecture entitled You Can Lead Students to Knowledge, But How Do You Make Them Think? Steve Joordens from the Psychology Department at the University of Toronto Scarborough presents his competition lecture entitled You Can Lead Students to Knowledge, But How Do You Make Them Think? Steve Joordens from the Psychology Department at the University of Toronto Scarborough presents his competition lecture entitled You Can Lead Students to Knowledge, But How Do You Make Them Think? 00:39:12 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/838258_320x240_404k.m4v Fri, 05 Mar 2010 06:00:00 EST Psychology,Critical Thinking Education TVO As part of his Literature for Our Time series, English professor Nick Mount discusses Virginia Woolf?s novel To the Lighthouse As part of his Literature for Our Time series, English professor Nick Mount discusses Virginia Woolf?s novel To the Lighthouse As part of his Literature for Our Time series, English professor Nick Mount discusses Virginia Woolf?s novel To the Lighthouse 00:51:19 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/834149_01005227_01521130_320x240_404k.m4v Fri, 26 Feb 2010 06:00:00 EST Education TVO At the 2009 Darwin conference entitled Origin of Species at 150, philosophy professor Michael Ruse asks Is Darwinism Past its Sell-By Date? At the 2009 Darwin conference entitled Origin of Species at 150, philosophy professor Michael Ruse asks Is Darwinism Past its Sell-By Date? At the 2009 Darwin conference entitled Origin of Species at 150, philosophy professor Michael Ruse asks Is Darwinism Past its Sell-By Date? 00:49:03 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/834148_01010528_01500908_320x240_404k.m4v Tue, 23 Feb 2010 06:00:00 EST Education TVO Art historian, Francis Broun, delivers an informative and entertaining lecture on the sculptures of Michelangelo. Broun is a professor in the Faculty of Liberal Studies at the Ontario College of Art Art historian, Francis Broun, delivers an informative and entertaining lecture on the sculptures of Michelangelo. Broun is a professor in the Faculty of Liberal Studies at the Ontario College of Art Art historian, Francis Broun, delivers an informative and entertaining lecture on the sculptures of Michelangelo. Broun is a professor in the Faculty of Liberal Studies at the Ontario College of Art 00:55:08 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/834147_01010820_01561621_320x240_404k.m4v Fri, 12 Feb 2010 06:00:00 EST Art,Michelangelo,Art History,Culture Education TVO In her best-selling book, Dead Aid, economist Dambisa Moyo, argues that aid to Africa breeds corruption and dependence and should be replaced with more innovative ways of financing, including capital markets and microfinance. Her lecture, Innovating Away from Aid, was delivered at the University of Waterloo. In her best-selling book, Dead Aid, economist Dambisa Moyo, argues that aid to Africa breeds corruption and dependence and should be replaced with more innovative ways of financing, including capital markets and microfinance. Her lecture, Innovating Away from Aid, was delivered at the University of Waterloo. In her best-selling book, Dead Aid, economist Dambisa Moyo, argues that aid to Africa breeds corruption and dependence and should be replaced with more innovative ways of financing, including capital markets and microfinance. Her lecture, Innovating Away from Aid, was delivered at the University of Waterloo. 00:54:00 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/834146_01011414_01551507_320x240_404k.m4v Sat, 06 Feb 2010 20:00:00 EST Economics,Aid,Africa,Political Science,Poverty,Development Education TVO | Big Ideas While the theory of evolution is credited to Charles Darwin, important contributions were also made by Henry Walter Bates and Alfred Wallace. The stories of these three adventurers are chronicled by Sean B. Carroll, author of the book Remarkable Creatures: Epic Adventures in the Search for the Origins of Species. While the theory of evolution is credited to Charles Darwin, important contributions were also made by Henry Walter Bates and Alfred Wallace. The stories of these three adventurers are chronicled by Sean B. Carroll, author of the book Remarkable Creatures: Epic Adventures in the Search for the Origins of Species. While the theory of evolution is credited to Charles Darwin, important contributions were also made by Henry Walter Bates and Alfred Wallace. The stories of these three adventurers are chronicled by Sean B. Carroll, author of the book Remarkable Creatures: Epic Adventures in the Search for the Origins of Species. 51:41 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/003417_320x240_404k.m4v Sat, 30 Jan 2010 17:00:00 EST TVO 2010 Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education/Science/History TVO | Big Ideas Best-selling author Harold Kushner on his latest book Conquering Fear: Living Boldly in an Uncertain World. Best-selling author Harold Kushner on his latest book Conquering Fear: Living Boldly in an Uncertain World. Best-selling author Harold Kushner on his latest book Conquering Fear: Living Boldly in an Uncertain World. 56:12 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/834144_01012119_01573314_320x240_404k.m4v Sat, 23 Jan 2010 17:00:00 EST TVO 2010 Education Lectures, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education, Ontario, Education Education TVO | Big Ideas Anthropologist and author, Wade Davis, delivers the 2009 Massey Lecture entitled The Wayfinders Anthropologist and author, Wade Davis, delivers the 2009 Massey Lecture entitled The Wayfinders Anthropologist and author, Wade Davis, delivers the 2009 Massey Lecture entitled The Wayfinders 55:34 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/834143_01011414_01564717_320x240_404k.m4v Sat, 16 Jan 2010 17:00:00 EST TVO 2010 Education Lectures, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education, Ontario, Education Education TVO | Big Ideas Dr. Peter Diamandis is the Chairman and CEO of the X PRIZE Foundation, a non-profit initiative focused on designing and launching large incentive prizes, such as the Google Lunar X PRIZE, to drive radical breakthroughs for the benefit of humanity. This lecture entitled The Best Way to Predict the Future is to Invent it Yourself! was delivered at the Quantum to Cosmos science festival at the Perimeter Institute in Waterloo. Dr. Peter Diamandis is the Chairman and CEO of the X PRIZE Foundation, a non-profit initiative focused on designing and launching large incentive prizes, such as the Google Lunar X PRIZE, to drive radical breakthroughs for the benefit of humanity. This lecture entitled The Best Way to Predict the Future is to Invent it Yourself! was delivered at the Quantum to Cosmos science festival at the Perimeter Institute in Waterloo. Dr. Peter Diamandis is the Chairman and CEO of the X PRIZE Foundation, a non-profit initiative focused on designing and launching large incentive prizes, such as the Google Lunar X PRIZE, to drive radical breakthroughs for the benefit of humanity. This lecture entitled The Best Way to Predict the Future is to Invent it Yourself! was delivered at the Quantum to Cosmos science festival at the Perimeter Institute in Waterloo. 55:06 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_Full_20100109_834142_PDiamandis_320x240_404k.m4v Sat, 09 Jan 2010 17:00:00 EST TVO 2010 Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education/Science TVO | Big Ideas University of Toronto English professor Nick Mount discusses Samuel Beckett?s controversial play Waiting For Godot. University of Toronto English professor Nick Mount discusses Samuel Beckett?s controversial play Waiting For Godot. University of Toronto English professor Nick Mount discusses Samuel Beckett?s controversial play Waiting For Godot. 48:14 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_Lecture_20091219_834141_NMount_320x240_304k.mp4 Sat, 19 Dec 2009 17:00:00 EST TVO 2009 Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education/Literature TVO | Big Ideas The author of A Love of Reading, acclaimed book reviewer Robert Adams, discusses the Man Booker Prize winning novel Mister Pip by New Zealand author Lloyd Jones. The author of A Love of Reading, acclaimed book reviewer Robert Adams, discusses the Man Booker Prize winning novel Mister Pip by New Zealand author Lloyd Jones. The author of A Love of Reading, acclaimed book reviewer Robert Adams, discusses the Man Booker Prize winning novel Mister Pip by New Zealand author Lloyd Jones. 1:19:10 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_Lecture_20091100_003411_RAdams_320x240_304k.mp4 Sat, 12 Dec 2009 17:00:00 EST TVO 2009 Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education/Literature TVO | Big Ideas Harvard psychologist and author, Howard Gardner, best known for his theory of multiple intelligences, delivers a lecture based on his book Good Work: When Excellence and Ethics Meet. Harvard psychologist and author, Howard Gardner, best known for his theory of multiple intelligences, delivers a lecture based on his book Good Work: When Excellence and Ethics Meet. Harvard psychologist and author, Howard Gardner, best known for his theory of multiple intelligences, delivers a lecture based on his book Good Work: When Excellence and Ethics Meet. 50:17 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_Lecture_20091205_834139_HGardner_320x240_304k.mp4 Sat, 05 Dec 2009 17:00:00 EST TVO 2009 Education Lectures, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education, Ontario, Education Education TVO | Big Ideas Influential blogger, Shel Israel, shares insights from his book Twitterville: How Businesses Can Thrive in the New Global Neighbourhoods. Influential blogger, Shel Israel, shares insights from his book Twitterville: How Businesses Can Thrive in the New Global Neighbourhoods. Influential blogger, Shel Israel, shares insights from his book Twitterville: How Businesses Can Thrive in the New Global Neighbourhoods. 48:36 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_Lecture_20091128_834138_SIsrael_320x240_304k.mp4 Sat, 28 Nov 2009 17:00:00 EST TVO 2009 Education Lectures, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education, Ontario, Education Education TVO | Big Ideas Editor of Skeptic Magazine, Michael Shermer, delivers an entertaining lecture on his book Why People Believe Weird Things. Editor of Skeptic Magazine, Michael Shermer, delivers an entertaining lecture on his book Why People Believe Weird Things. Editor of Skeptic Magazine, Michael Shermer, delivers an entertaining lecture on his book Why People Believe Weird Things. 53:47 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_Lecture_20091121_834137_MShermer_320x240_304k.mp4 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:00:00 EST TVO 2009 Education Lectures, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education, Ontario, Education Education TVO | Big Ideas The author of Lords of Finance: The Bankers Who Broke the World, Liaquat Ahamed, discusses the connections between the world's financial decision makers in the period leading up to the Great Depression and their counterparts in the current global financial crisis. The author of Lords of Finance: The Bankers Who Broke the World, Liaquat Ahamed, discusses the connections between the world's financial decision makers in the period leading up to the Great Depression and their counterparts in the current global financial crisis. The author of Lords of Finance: The Bankers Who Broke the World, Liaquat Ahamed, discusses the connections between the world's financial decision makers in the period leading up to the Great Depression and their counterparts in the current global financial crisis. 54:54 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_Lecture_20091114_834136_LAhamed_320x240_304k.mp4 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:00:00 EST TVO 2009 Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education/Economics/Politics/History TVO | Big Ideas Describing herself as an atheist who defends religion, academic and author, Camille Paglia, argues that an understanding of world religions and their symbols is essential to fully understanding human civilization and our place in the universe. Describing herself as an atheist who defends religion, academic and author, Camille Paglia, argues that an understanding of world religions and their symbols is essential to fully understanding human civilization and our place in the universe. Describing herself as an atheist who defends religion, academic and author, Camille Paglia, argues that an understanding of world religions and their symbols is essential to fully understanding human civilization and our place in the universe. 51:18 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_Lecture_20091107_834135_CPaglia_320x240_304k.mp4 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:00:00 EST TVO 2009 Education Lectures, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education, Ontario, Education Education TVO | Big Ideas The second part of the lecture entitled Justice and Theatre: Great Moments in Great Trials examines Nicolae Bukharin and the Moscow Show Trials and the 1945 Nuremberg Trials. The second part of the lecture entitled Justice and Theatre: Great Moments in Great Trials examines Nicolae Bukharin and the Moscow Show Trials and the 1945 Nuremberg Trials. The second part of the lecture entitled Justice and Theatre: Great Moments in Great Trials examines Nicolae Bukharin and the Moscow Show Trials and the 1945 Nuremberg Trials. 55:48 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_Lecture_20091101_834134_MMarrus_320x240_304k.mp4 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:00:00 EST TVO 2009 Education Lectures, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education, Ontario, Education Education TVO | Big Ideas The first of this two-part lecture entitled Justice and Theatre: Great Moments in Great Trials looks at the libel trial of Oscar Wilde in 1895. The first of this two-part lecture entitled Justice and Theatre: Great Moments in Great Trials looks at the libel trial of Oscar Wilde in 1895. The first of this two-part lecture entitled Justice and Theatre: Great Moments in Great Trials looks at the libel trial of Oscar Wilde in 1895. 51:33 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_Lecture_20091031_834133_MMarrus_320x240_304k.mp4 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:00:00 EST TVO 2009 Education Lectures, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education, Ontario, Education Education TVO | Big Ideas Richard Leakey, professor of Anthropology at Stony Brook University in New York is best known for his paleontological work in Africa. His lecture, entitled Climate Change and the Future of Life on Earth deals with wildlife conservation and was recorded at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto on May 30th, 2009. Richard Leakey, professor of Anthropology at Stony Brook University in New York is best known for his paleontological work in Africa. His lecture, entitled Climate Change and the Future of Life on Earth deals with wildlife conservation and was recorded at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto on May 30th, 2009. Richard Leakey, professor of Anthropology at Stony Brook University in New York is best known for his paleontological work in Africa. His lecture, entitled Climate Change and the Future of Life on Earth deals with wildlife conservation and was recorded at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto on May 30th, 2009. 48:06 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_Lecture_20091025_834132_RLeakey_320x240_304k.mp4 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 17:00:00 EST TVO 2009 Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education/Science/Ecology TVO | Big Ideas Leonard Mlodinow, of the California Institute of Technology is the author of The Drunkard's Walk: How Randomness Rules Our Lives. His lecture on the subject of randomness was presented by the Perimeter Institute in Waterloo, Ontario on May 6th, 2009. Leonard Mlodinow, of the California Institute of Technology is the author of The Drunkard's Walk: How Randomness Rules Our Lives. His lecture on the subject of randomness was presented by the Perimeter Institute in Waterloo, Ontario on May 6th, 2009. Leonard Mlodinow, of the California Institute of Technology is the author of The Drunkard's Walk: How Randomness Rules Our Lives. His lecture on the subject of randomness was presented by the Perimeter Institute in Waterloo, Ontario on May 6th, 2009. 28:09 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_Lecture_20091017_834131_LMlodinow_320x240_404k.m4v Sat, 17 Oct 2009 17:00:00 EST TVO 2009 Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education/Science TVO | Big Ideas Lawrence Krauss is a professor in the Department of Physics at Arizona State University. His lecture entitled Life, the Universe and Nothing was recorded at the Isabel Bader Theatre in Toronto on March 27th, 2009. Lawrence Krauss is a professor in the Department of Physics at Arizona State University. His lecture entitled Life, the Universe and Nothing was recorded at the Isabel Bader Theatre in Toronto on March 27th, 2009. Lawrence Krauss is a professor in the Department of Physics at Arizona State University. His lecture entitled Life, the Universe and Nothing was recorded at the Isabel Bader Theatre in Toronto on March 27th, 2009. 53:57 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_Lecture_20091010_834130_LKrauss_320x240_404k.m4v Sat, 10 Oct 2009 17:00:00 EST TVO 2009 Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education/Science TVO | Big Ideas Christopher Hitchens, author of God is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything, delivers a lecture at the Royal Ontario Museum entitled The Three New Commandments in conjunction with the exhibit of the Dead Sea Scrolls. Christopher Hitchens, author of God is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything, delivers a lecture at the Royal Ontario Museum entitled The Three New Commandments in conjunction with the exhibit of the Dead Sea Scrolls. Christopher Hitchens, author of God is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything, delivers a lecture at the Royal Ontario Museum entitled The Three New Commandments in conjunction with the exhibit of the Dead Sea Scrolls. 54:54 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_Lecture_20091003_834129_CHitchens_320x240_304k.mp4 Sat, 03 Oct 2009 17:00:00 EST TVO 2009 Education Lectures, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education, Ontario, Education Education TVO | Big Ideas Panelists John Ralston Saul, Margaret MacMillan, Naomi Klein, and Adam Gopnik discuss what constitutes a great leader and why some leaders fail while others thrive. Panelists John Ralston Saul, Margaret MacMillan, Naomi Klein, and Adam Gopnik discuss what constitutes a great leader and why some leaders fail while others thrive. Panelists John Ralston Saul, Margaret MacMillan, Naomi Klein, and Adam Gopnik discuss what constitutes a great leader and why some leaders fail while others thrive. 54:50 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_Full_20090926_834128_LeadershipCrisis_320x240_404k.m4v Sat, 26 Sep 2009 17:00:00 EST TVO 2009 Education Lectures, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education, Ontario, Education Education TVO | Big Ideas The author of The Truth About Stories, Thomas King, delivers his 2003 Massey Lecture entitled, What Is It About Us that You Don?t Like? The author of The Truth About Stories, Thomas King, delivers his 2003 Massey Lecture entitled, What Is It About Us that You Don?t Like? The author of The Truth About Stories, Thomas King, delivers his 2003 Massey Lecture entitled, What Is It About Us that You Don?t Like? 50:20 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_Lecture_20040206_889103_TKing_320x240_304k.mp4 Sat, 19 Sep 2009 16:00:00 EST TVO 2003 Higher Education, Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Higher Education TVO | Big Ideas MIT professor of Linguistics, Noam Chomsky, delivers his 2002 lecture on international policy continuity in the wake of 9-11. MIT professor of Linguistics, Noam Chomsky, delivers his 2002 lecture on international policy continuity in the wake of 9-11. MIT professor of Linguistics, Noam Chomsky, delivers his 2002 lecture on international policy continuity in the wake of 9-11. 60:27 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_Lecture_20021202_855330_NChomsky_320x240_304k.mp4 Sat, 12 Sep 2009 16:00:00 EST TVO 2002 Higher Education, Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Higher Education TVO | Big Ideas Stanford University professor of Physics, Leonard Susskind, on ?The Black Hole Wars?, the scientific disagreement between Susskind and Stephen Hawking. Stanford University professor of Physics, Leonard Susskind, on ?The Black Hole Wars?, the scientific disagreement between Susskind and Stephen Hawking. Stanford University professor of Physics, Leonard Susskind, on ?The Black Hole Wars?, the scientific disagreement between Susskind and Stephen Hawking. 28:09 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_LeonardSusskind_042305.mp4 Sat, 05 Sep 2009 16:00:00 EST TVO 2002 Higher Education, Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Higher Education TVO | Big Ideas Elizabeth Abbott on her 2003 book A History of Mistresses. Elizabeth Abbott on her 2003 book A History of Mistresses. Elizabeth Abbott on her 2003 book A History of Mistresses. 36:14 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_Lecture_20030530_883532_EAbbott_320x240_304k.mp4 Sat, 29 Aug 2009 16:00:00 EST TVO 2003 Higher Education, Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Higher Education TVO | Big Ideas Author Elaine Dewar delivers her 2002 lecture about her book The Second Tree: Of Clones, Chimeras and Quests for Immortality. Author Elaine Dewar delivers her 2002 lecture about her book The Second Tree: Of Clones, Chimeras and Quests for Immortality. Author Elaine Dewar delivers her 2002 lecture about her book The Second Tree: Of Clones, Chimeras and Quests for Immortality. 34:31 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_ElaineDewar_020505.mp4 Sat, 22 Aug 2009 16:00:00 EST TVO 2002 Higher Education, Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Higher Education TVO | Big Ideas The author of Paris 1919 delivers her 2003 lecture Making Peace is Harder than Making War. The author of Paris 1919 delivers her 2003 lecture Making Peace is Harder than Making War. The author of Paris 1919 delivers her 2003 lecture Making Peace is Harder than Making War. 49:12 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_Lecture_20030915_883548_MMacMillan_320x240_304k.mp4 Sat, 15 Aug 2009 16:00:00 EST TVO 2003 Higher Education, Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Higher Education TVO | Big Ideas Harvard University professor of History, Niall Ferguson, delivers his 2002 lecture on the lessons the US ought to learn from the British Empire experience in the Middle East. Harvard University professor of History, Niall Ferguson, delivers his 2002 lecture on the lessons the US ought to learn from the British Empire experience in the Middle East. Harvard University professor of History, Niall Ferguson, delivers his 2002 lecture on the lessons the US ought to learn from the British Empire experience in the Middle East. 48:18 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_Lecture_20030427_883512_NFerguson_320x240_304k.mp4 Sat, 08 Aug 2009 16:00:00 EST TVO 2002 Higher Education, Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Higher Education TVO | Big Ideas Columbia University professor of Sociology, Saskia Sassen, delivers her 2003 lecture on the concept of citizenship in the age of globalization. Columbia University professor of Sociology, Saskia Sassen, delivers her 2003 lecture on the concept of citizenship in the age of globalization. Columbia University professor of Sociology, Saskia Sassen, delivers her 2003 lecture on the concept of citizenship in the age of globalization. 53:25 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_Lecture2_20030302_855360_SSassen_320x240_304k.mp4 Sat, 01 Aug 2009 16:00:00 EST TVO 2003 Higher Education, Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Higher Education TVO | Big Ideas Professor of Genome Sciences and of Medicine, Dr. Maynard Olson delivers his 2003 lecture, companion piece to the Francis S. Collins lecture The Genome and Your Future. Professor of Genome Sciences and of Medicine, Dr. Maynard Olson delivers his 2003 lecture, companion piece to the Francis S. Collins lecture The Genome and Your Future. Professor of Genome Sciences and of Medicine, Dr. Maynard Olson delivers his 2003 lecture, companion piece to the Francis S. Collins lecture The Genome and Your Future. 27:41 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_Full_MaynardOlson_012603.mp4 Sat, 25 Jul 2009 16:00:00 EST TVO 2003 Higher Education, Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Higher Education TVO | Big Ideas The leader of the Human Genome Project, Dr. Francis S. Collins delivers his 2003 high school lecture entitled The Genome and Your Future. The leader of the Human Genome Project, Dr. Francis S. Collins delivers his 2003 high school lecture entitled The Genome and Your Future. The leader of the Human Genome Project, Dr. Francis S. Collins delivers his 2003 high school lecture entitled The Genome and Your Future. 28:39 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_Lecture_20030126_855345_FCollins_320x240_304k.mp4 Sat, 25 Jul 2009 16:00:00 EST TVO 2003 Higher Education, Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Higher Education TVO | Big Ideas Harvard University Psychology professor, Steven Pinker delivers a lecture on the modern denial of human nature with a specific focus on his 2003 book The Blank Slate. Harvard University Psychology professor, Steven Pinker delivers a lecture on the modern denial of human nature with a specific focus on his 2003 book The Blank Slate. Harvard University Psychology professor, Steven Pinker delivers a lecture on the modern denial of human nature with a specific focus on his 2003 book The Blank Slate. 59:16 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_Lecture_20030209_855351_SPinker_320x240_304k.mp4 Sat, 18 Jul 2009 16:00:00 EST TVO 2003 Higher Education, Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Higher Education TVO | Big Ideas The Director of the Munk Centre for International Studies, Janice Stein, delivers her 2002 lecture on the ethics of responsibility and accountability in North American society. The Director of the Munk Centre for International Studies, Janice Stein, delivers her 2002 lecture on the ethics of responsibility and accountability in North American society. The Director of the Munk Centre for International Studies, Janice Stein, delivers her 2002 lecture on the ethics of responsibility and accountability in North American society. 34:55 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_Lecture1_20030302_855360_JStein_320x240_304k.mp4 Sat, 4 Jul 2009 16:00:00 EST TVO 2002 Higher Education, Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Higher Education TVO | Big Ideas Dr. June Carroll of Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto delivers her 2003 lecture on Modern Genetics. Dr. June Carroll of Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto delivers her 2003 lecture on Modern Genetics. Dr. June Carroll of Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto delivers her 2003 lecture on Modern Genetics. 26:21 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_Full_JuneCarroll_101903.mp4 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 16:00:00 EST TVO 2003 Higher Education, Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Higher Education TVO | Big Ideas Winner of the 1986 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, University of Toronto professor John Polanyi delivers his 2002 lecture on the world that science has built. Winner of the 1986 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, University of Toronto professor John Polanyi delivers his 2002 lecture on the world that science has built. Winner of the 1986 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, University of Toronto professor John Polanyi delivers his 2002 lecture on the world that science has built. 30:12 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_Lecture_20021129_855318_JPolanyi_320x240_304k.mp4 Sat, 27 Jun 2009 16:00:00 EST TVO 2002 Higher Education, Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Higher Education TVO | Big Ideas Ohio State Political Science professor Alexander Wendt delivers his 2002 lecture on why he believes a one state world is inevitable. Ohio State Political Science professor Alexander Wendt delivers his 2002 lecture on why he believes a one state world is inevitable. Ohio State Political Science professor Alexander Wendt delivers his 2002 lecture on why he believes a one state world is inevitable. 38:44 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_Lecture_20020929_855312_AWendt_320x240_304k.mp4 Sat, 20 Jun 2009 16:00:00 EST TVO 2002 Higher Education, Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Higher Education TVO | Big Ideas Philip Ball outlines how developments in chemistry have impacted painters and the art world throughout history. Philip Ball outlines how developments in chemistry have impacted painters and the art world throughout history. Philip Ball outlines how developments in chemistry have impacted painters and the art world throughout history. 51:41 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_PhilipBall_031205.mp4 Sat, 13 Jun 2009 16:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Higher Education, Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Higher Education TVO | Big Ideas Canadian author, journalist and broadcaster Robert Fulford delivers his 2003 lecture A World Reconfigured: Politics and Perceptions Since 9-11 Canadian author, journalist and broadcaster Robert Fulford delivers his 2003 lecture A World Reconfigured: Politics and Perceptions Since 9-11 Canadian author, journalist and broadcaster Robert Fulford delivers his 2003 lecture A World Reconfigured: Politics and Perceptions Since 9-11 43:25 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_Lecture_20031114_883578_RFulford_320x240_304k.mp4 Sat, 06 Jun 2009 16:00:00 EST TVO 2003 Higher Education, Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Higher Education TVO | Big Ideas The authors of The 100-Mile Diet and Ecoholic deliver lectures on eating and living more sustainably. The authors of The 100-Mile Diet and Ecoholic deliver lectures on eating and living more sustainably. The authors of The 100-Mile Diet and Ecoholic deliver lectures on eating and living more sustainably. 48:40 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_Lecture_20090531_834126_GreenSummitP2_320x240_304k.mp4 Sun, 31 May 2009 16:00:00 EST TVO 2009 Education Lectures, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education, Ontario, Education Higher Education TVO | Big Ideas Authors Thomas Homer-Dixon and Chris Turner deliver lectures on a range of environmental issues including climate change, green energy, and creating the foundations of a sustainable future. Authors Thomas Homer-Dixon and Chris Turner deliver lectures on a range of environmental issues including climate change, green energy, and creating the foundations of a sustainable future. Authors Thomas Homer-Dixon and Chris Turner deliver lectures on a range of environmental issues including climate change, green energy, and creating the foundations of a sustainable future. 54:53 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_Lecture_20090530_834125_GreenSummitP1_320x240_304k.mp4 Sat, 30 May 2009 16:00:00 EST TVO 2009 Education Lectures, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education, Ontario, Education Higher Education TVO | Big Ideas The author of Grown Up Digital, Don Tapscott, refutes the belief that the internet is turning today's youth into "the dumbest generation". Tapscott illustrates how the net has changed the way people learn and offers suggestions on how to tap into the expertise that the Net Generation possesses. The author of Grown Up Digital, Don Tapscott, refutes the belief that the internet is turning today's youth into "the dumbest generation". Tapscott illustrates how the net has changed the way people learn and offers suggestions on how to tap into the expertise that the Net Generation possesses. The author of Grown Up Digital, Don Tapscott, refutes the belief that the internet is turning today's youth into "the dumbest generation". Tapscott illustrates how the net has changed the way people learn and offers suggestions on how to tap into the expertise that the Net Generation possesses. 54:28 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_Lecture_20090523_834124_DTapscott_320x240_304k.mp4 Sat, 23 May 2009 16:00:00 EST TVO 2009 Higher Education, Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Higher Education TVO | Big Ideas John Ralston Saul argues that Canada is a Metis nation, critically influenced and shaped by aboriginal ideas. John Ralston Saul argues that Canada is a Metis nation, critically influenced and shaped by aboriginal ideas. John Ralston Saul argues that Canada is a Metis nation, critically influenced and shaped by aboriginal ideas. 55:53 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_Lecture_20090516_834123_JRSaul_320x240_304k.mp4 Sat, 16 May 2009 16:00:00 EST TVO 2009 Higher Education, Education Lectures, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education, Ontario, Education Higher Education TVO | Big Ideas Journalist and historian, Gwynne Dyer, discusses his book Climate Wars, outlining the impact that climate change is likely to have on international relations. Dyer focuses particularly on the military conflicts that he sees resulting from global warming. Journalist and historian, Gwynne Dyer, discusses his book Climate Wars, outlining the impact that climate change is likely to have on international relations. Dyer focuses particularly on the military conflicts that he sees resulting from global warming. Journalist and historian, Gwynne Dyer, discusses his book Climate Wars, outlining the impact that climate change is likely to have on international relations. Dyer focuses particularly on the military conflicts that he sees resulting from global warming. 1:11:06 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_Lecture_20090509_834122_GwynneDyer_320x240_304k.mp4 Sat, 09 May 2009 16:00:00 EST TVO 2009 Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education/Ecology/Politics TVO | Big Ideas Leo Panitch delivers this year's Phyllis Clarke Memorial Lecture entitled "Still a Marxist After All: Lessons and Insights for our Time". Leo Panitch delivers this year's Phyllis Clarke Memorial Lecture entitled "Still a Marxist After All: Lessons and Insights for our Time". Leo Panitch delivers this year's Phyllis Clarke Memorial Lecture entitled "Still a Marxist After All: Lessons and Insights for our Time". 43:25 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_Lecture_20090502_834121_LeoPanitch_320x240_304k.mp4 Sat, 02 May 2009 16:00:00 EST TVO 2009 Education Lectures, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education, Ontario, Education Education TVO | Big Ideas In her lecture, Belonging to Britain, Hazel Carby looks at the historic relationship between England and Jamaica, including the history of the slave trade in Bristol and the complex question of identity for those of mixed British and West Indian heritage. Carby is a professor of African American Studies and American Studies at Yale University. In her lecture, Belonging to Britain, Hazel Carby looks at the historic relationship between England and Jamaica, including the history of the slave trade in Bristol and the complex question of identity for those of mixed British and West Indian heritage. Carby is a professor of African American Studies and American Studies at Yale University. In her lecture, Belonging to Britain, Hazel Carby looks at the historic relationship between England and Jamaica, including the history of the slave trade in Bristol and the complex question of identity for those of mixed British and West Indian heritage. Carby is a professor of African American Studies and American Studies at Yale University. 46:36 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_Lecture_20090425_834120_HCarby_320x240_304k.mp4 Sat, 25 Apr 2009 16:00:00 EST TVO 2009 Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education/History TVO | Big Ideas Philosopher and journalist Bernard-Henri Levy critiques present-day leftist politics for its anti-liberalism, anti-Americanism, and for being soft on radical Islamism. Philosopher and journalist Bernard-Henri Levy critiques present-day leftist politics for its anti-liberalism, anti-Americanism, and for being soft on radical Islamism. Philosopher and journalist Bernard-Henri Levy critiques present-day leftist politics for its anti-liberalism, anti-Americanism, and for being soft on radical Islamism. 50:23 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_Lecture_20090418_834119_BHLevy_320x240_304k.mp4 Sat, 18 Apr 2009 16:00:00 EST TVO 2009 Education Lectures, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education, Ontario, Education Education TVO | Big Ideas Merv Mosher from the Kinesiology and Health Science department at York University in Toronto is profiled and delivers his lecture entitled, Statistics: What's the Point? Merv Mosher from the Kinesiology and Health Science department at York University in Toronto is profiled and delivers his lecture entitled, Statistics: What's the Point? Merv Mosher from the Kinesiology and Health Science department at York University in Toronto is profiled and delivers his lecture entitled, Statistics: What's the Point? 44:34 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BL_Lecture_20090329_838191_MMosher_320x240_304k.mp4 Sun, 29 Mar 2009 16:00:00 EST TVO 2009 Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education TVO | Big Ideas Top ten finalist, Professor Rod Carley, from the Communication Arts department at Canadore College in North Bay is profiled and delivers his competition lecture entitled, Adapting Shakespeare Within a Modern Canadian Context. Top ten finalist, Professor Rod Carley, from the Communication Arts department at Canadore College in North Bay is profiled and delivers his competition lecture entitled, Adapting Shakespeare Within a Modern Canadian Context. Top ten finalist, Professor Rod Carley, from the Communication Arts department at Canadore College in North Bay is profiled and delivers his competition lecture entitled, Adapting Shakespeare Within a Modern Canadian Context. 44:57 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BL_Lecture_20090328_838190_RCarley_320x240_304k.mp4 Sat, 28 Mar 2009 16:00:00 EST TVO 2009 Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education/Literature TVO | Big Ideas Clare Hasenkampf from the Biological Sciences department at the University of Toronto Scarborough delivers her competition lecture entitled "Chromosomes Dividing: How It Is Done and Why It Matters". Clare Hasenkampf from the Biological Sciences department at the University of Toronto Scarborough delivers her competition lecture entitled "Chromosomes Dividing: How It Is Done and Why It Matters". Clare Hasenkampf from the Biological Sciences department at the University of Toronto Scarborough delivers her competition lecture entitled "Chromosomes Dividing: How It Is Done and Why It Matters". 44:02 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BL_Lecture_20090322_838189_Hasenkampf_320x240_304k.mp4 Sun, 22 Mar 2009 16:00:00 EST TVO 2009 Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education/Science TVO | Big Ideas Darryl Davies from the Sociology and Anthropology department at Carleton University in Ottawa delivers his competition lecture entitled "Explaining Crime". Darryl Davies from the Sociology and Anthropology department at Carleton University in Ottawa delivers his competition lecture entitled "Explaining Crime". Darryl Davies from the Sociology and Anthropology department at Carleton University in Ottawa delivers his competition lecture entitled "Explaining Crime". 42:55 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BL_Lecture_20090321_838188_DarrylDavies_320x240_304k.mp4 Sat, 21 Mar 2009 16:00:00 EST TVO 2009 Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario TVO | Big Ideas Shawn Lehman from the Anthropology department at the University of Toronto St. George delivers his competition lecture entitled "Primate Infanticide: Adaptation or Social Pathology?" Shawn Lehman from the Anthropology department at the University of Toronto St. George delivers his competition lecture entitled "Primate Infanticide: Adaptation or Social Pathology?" Shawn Lehman from the Anthropology department at the University of Toronto St. George delivers his competition lecture entitled "Primate Infanticide: Adaptation or Social Pathology?" 42:45 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BL_Lecture_20090315_838187_ShawnLehman_320x240_304k.mp4 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 16:00:00 EST TVO 2009 Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario TVO | Big Ideas Paul Stevens from the English department at the University of Toronto St. George delivers his competition lecture entitled "Milton's Satan". Paul Stevens from the English department at the University of Toronto St. George delivers his competition lecture entitled "Milton's Satan". Paul Stevens from the English department at the University of Toronto St. George delivers his competition lecture entitled "Milton's Satan". 44:27 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BL_Lecture_20090314_838186_PaulStevens_320x240_304k.mp4 Sat, 14 Mar 2009 16:00:00 EST TVO 2009 Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education/Literature TVO | Big Ideas Doug Richards from the Physical Education and Health department at the University of Toronto St. George delivers his competition lecture entitled "Stretching: The Truth". Doug Richards from the Physical Education and Health department at the University of Toronto St. George delivers his competition lecture entitled "Stretching: The Truth". Doug Richards from the Physical Education and Health department at the University of Toronto St. George delivers his competition lecture entitled "Stretching: The Truth". 45:01 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BL_Lecture_20090308_838185_DougRichards_320x240_304k.mp4 Sun, 08 Mar 2009 16:00:00 EST TVO 2009 Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education/Science TVO | Big Ideas James Allard from the English Language and Literature department at Brock University in St. Catharines delivers his competition lecture entitled "Frankenstein: Five Ways". James Allard from the English Language and Literature department at Brock University in St. Catharines delivers his competition lecture entitled "Frankenstein: Five Ways". James Allard from the English Language and Literature department at Brock University in St. Catharines delivers his competition lecture entitled "Frankenstein: Five Ways". 46:03 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BL_Lecture_20090307_838184_JamesAllard_320x240_304k.mp4 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 16:00:00 EST TVO 2009 Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education/Literature TVO | Big Ideas Anton Allahar from the Sociology department at the University of Western Ontario in London delivers his competition lecture entitled "Why Isn't the Whole World Developed?" Anton Allahar from the Sociology department at the University of Western Ontario in London delivers his competition lecture entitled "Why Isn't the Whole World Developed?" Anton Allahar from the Sociology department at the University of Western Ontario in London delivers his competition lecture entitled "Why Isn't the Whole World Developed?" 45:08 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BL_Lecture_20090301_838183_AntonAllahar_320x240_304k.mp4 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 16:00:00 EST TVO 2009 Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education/Politics TVO | Big Ideas Matthew Bellamy from the History department at Carleton University in Ottawa delivers his competition lecture entitled "A Watershed Moment: Canada and the Second World War". Matthew Bellamy from the History department at Carleton University in Ottawa delivers his competition lecture entitled "A Watershed Moment: Canada and the Second World War". Matthew Bellamy from the History department at Carleton University in Ottawa delivers his competition lecture entitled "A Watershed Moment: Canada and the Second World War". 35:00 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BL_Lecture_20090228_838182_MatthewBellamy_320x240_304k.mp4 Sat, 28 Feb 2009 16:00:00 EST TVO 2009 Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education/History TVO | Big Ideas Professor of Media and Cultural Studies, Toby Miller, examines the environmental impact of our obsession with technology. Professor of Media and Cultural Studies, Toby Miller, examines the environmental impact of our obsession with technology. Professor of Media and Cultural Studies, Toby Miller, examines the environmental impact of our obsession with technology. 51:35 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_Lecture_20090221_834118_TobyMiller_320x240_304k.mp4 Sat, 21 Feb 2009 16:00:00 EST TVO 2009 Education Lectures, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education, Ontario, Education Education TVO | Big Ideas "Religion and Democracy: Antagonists or Allies?" is the title of the 2008 Seymour Martin Lipset Memorial Lecture. "Religion and Democracy: Antagonists or Allies?" is the title of the 2008 Seymour Martin Lipset Memorial Lecture. "Religion and Democracy: Antagonists or Allies?" is the title of the 2008 Seymour Martin Lipset Memorial Lecture. 50:18 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_LectureQA_20090214_834117_JeanBethkeElshtain_320x240_304k.mp4 Sat, 14 Feb 2009 16:00:00 EST TVO 2009 Education Lectures, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education, Ontario, Education Education TVO | Big Ideas The author of "Everything is Miscellaneous: The Power of the New Digital Disorder", David Weinberger, delivers a lecture entitled "Knowledge at the End of the Information Age". In this talk Weinberger argues that the internet is both profoundly weird, and deeply familiar. He claims that, by changing the way we receive information from the broadcast era's one-way monologue into a multi-directional conversation, the internet has humanized information. The author of "Everything is Miscellaneous: The Power of the New Digital Disorder", David Weinberger, delivers a lecture entitled "Knowledge at the End of the Information Age". In this talk Weinberger argues that the internet is both profoundly weird, and deeply familiar. He claims that, by changing the way we receive information from the broadcast era's one-way monologue into a multi-directional conversation, the internet has humanized information. The author of "Everything is Miscellaneous: The Power of the New Digital Disorder", David Weinberger, delivers a lecture entitled "Knowledge at the End of the Information Age". In this talk Weinberger argues that the internet is both profoundly weird, and deeply familiar. He claims that, by changing the way we receive information from the broadcast era's one-way monologue into a multi-directional conversation, the internet has humanized information. 51:52 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_Lecture_20090207_834116_DavidWeinberger_320x240_304k.mp4 Sat, 7 Feb 2009 16:00:00 EST TVO 2009 Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education/Technology/Popular Culture TVO | Big Ideas Barlow argues that access to safe drinking water should be a basic human right and makes a compelling case for why the global water crisis will be the greatest environmental and human crisis of this century. Barlow argues that access to safe drinking water should be a basic human right and makes a compelling case for why the global water crisis will be the greatest environmental and human crisis of this century. Barlow argues that access to safe drinking water should be a basic human right and makes a compelling case for why the global water crisis will be the greatest environmental and human crisis of this century. 50:30 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_Lecture_20090131_834115_MaudeBarlow_320x240_304k.mp4 Sat, 31 Jan 2009 16:00:00 EST TVO 2009 Education Lectures, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education, Ontario, Education Education TVO | Big Ideas Lewis Lapham laments the state of the American education system. Lewis Lapham laments the state of the American education system. Lewis Lapham laments the state of the American education system. 44:09 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_LectureQA_20090124_834114_LewisLapham_320x240_304k.mp4 Sat, 24 Jan 2009 16:00:00 EST TVO 2009 Education Lectures, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education, Ontario, Education Education TVO | Big Ideas Internationally renowned author and philosopher, Umberto Eco, gives "An Illustrated Presentation on the History of Beauty and Ugliness", based on his two recent books "On Beauty" and "On Ugliness". Internationally renowned author and philosopher, Umberto Eco, gives "An Illustrated Presentation on the History of Beauty and Ugliness", based on his two recent books "On Beauty" and "On Ugliness". Internationally renowned author and philosopher, Umberto Eco, gives "An Illustrated Presentation on the History of Beauty and Ugliness", based on his two recent books "On Beauty" and "On Ugliness". 52:43 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_Lecture_20090117_834113_UmbertoEco_320x240_304k.mp4 Sat, 17 Jan 2009 16:00:00 EST TVO 2009 Education Lectures, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education, Ontario, Education Education TVO | Big Ideas Author Margaret Atwood delivers the 2008 Massey Lecture, "Payback: Debt and the Shadow Side of Wealth". Author Margaret Atwood delivers the 2008 Massey Lecture, "Payback: Debt and the Shadow Side of Wealth". Author Margaret Atwood delivers the 2008 Massey Lecture, "Payback: Debt and the Shadow Side of Wealth". 55:56 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_Lecture_20090110_834112_MargaretAtwood_320x240_304k.mp4 Sat, 10 Jan 2009 16:00:00 EST TVO 2009 Education Lectures, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education, Ontario, Education Education TVO | Big Ideas Cultural historian and author, Margaret Visser, explores the history and significance of gratitude. Cultural historian and author, Margaret Visser, explores the history and significance of gratitude. Cultural historian and author, Margaret Visser, explores the history and significance of gratitude. 52:27 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_Full_20081220_834111_MargaretVisser_320x240_304k.mp4 Sat, 20 Dec 2008 16:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education Lectures, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education, Ontario, Education Education TVO | Big Ideas University of Toronto Professor of Psychology Jordan Peterson discusses the nature of evil and its distinction from tragedy in this lecture presented at the 2008 Conference on Personal Meaning. University of Toronto Professor of Psychology Jordan Peterson discusses the nature of evil and its distinction from tragedy in this lecture presented at the 2008 Conference on Personal Meaning. University of Toronto Professor of Psychology Jordan Peterson discusses the nature of evil and its distinction from tragedy in this lecture presented at the 2008 Conference on Personal Meaning. 42:35 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_Full_20081213_834110_JordanPeterson_320x240_304k.mp4 Sat, 13 Dec 2008 16:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario TVO | Big Ideas Author and scholar, Thomas Homer-Dixon, explores the convergence of natural, social, and economic stresses that could lead to the breakdown of world economies and political systems. Author and scholar, Thomas Homer-Dixon, explores the convergence of natural, social, and economic stresses that could lead to the breakdown of world economies and political systems. Author and scholar, Thomas Homer-Dixon, explores the convergence of natural, social, and economic stresses that could lead to the breakdown of world economies and political systems. 55:21 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_Full_20081206_834109_ThomasHomerDixon_320x240_304k.mp4 Sat, 06 Dec 2008 16:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education Lectures, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education, Ontario, Education Education TVO | Big Ideas "No Educator Left Behind" is the title of this lecture by Mark Federman. In it Federman contends that, as a result of the changes the internet has brought to the way students communicate and interact, universities, if they are to remain relevant, must move from the current model of education as skills centered to one that is more focused on connectivity. "No Educator Left Behind" is the title of this lecture by Mark Federman. In it Federman contends that, as a result of the changes the internet has brought to the way students communicate and interact, universities, if they are to remain relevant, must move from the current model of education as skills centered to one that is more focused on connectivity. "No Educator Left Behind" is the title of this lecture by Mark Federman. In it Federman contends that, as a result of the changes the internet has brought to the way students communicate and interact, universities, if they are to remain relevant, must move from the current model of education as skills centered to one that is more focused on connectivity. 55:56 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_Full_20081129_834108_MarkFederman_320x240_304k.mp4 Sat, 29 Nov 2008 16:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education TVO | Big Ideas Political science professor Ron Deibert looks at the issue of internet censorship and surveillance around the world. Political science professor Ron Deibert looks at the issue of internet censorship and surveillance around the world. Political science professor Ron Deibert looks at the issue of internet censorship and surveillance around the world. 53:39 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_Full_20081122_834107_RonDeibert_320x240_304k.mp4 Sat, 22 Nov 2008 16:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education Lectures, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education, Ontario, Education Education TVO | Big Ideas Best-selling author, Richard Florida, describes how the creative class is impacting cities, business and society at large. Best-selling author, Richard Florida, describes how the creative class is impacting cities, business and society at large. Best-selling author, Richard Florida, describes how the creative class is impacting cities, business and society at large. 56:41 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_Full_20081115_834106_RichardFlorida_320x240_304k.mp4 Sat, 15 Nov 2008 16:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education Lectures, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education, Ontario, Education Education TVO | Big Ideas Ronald Wright, the author of "What Is America?: A Short History of the New World Order", examines the dichotomy between "America's ideals and the realities". Wright discusses how such conflicts as those between Native Americans and the Europeans who came to settle the new world have shaped the American identity. Ronald Wright, the author of "What Is America?: A Short History of the New World Order", examines the dichotomy between "America's ideals and the realities". Wright discusses how such conflicts as those between Native Americans and the Europeans who came to settle the new world have shaped the American identity. Ronald Wright, the author of "What Is America?: A Short History of the New World Order", examines the dichotomy between "America's ideals and the realities". Wright discusses how such conflicts as those between Native Americans and the Europeans who came to settle the new world have shaped the American identity. 34:53 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_Full_20081108_834105_RonaldWright_320x240_304k.mp4 Sat, 08 Nov 2008 16:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education/History TVO | Big Ideas University of Toronto philosophy professor and author, Mark Kingwell, and journalist Malcolm Gladwell square off in a lively debate about social change and how best to achieve it. University of Toronto philosophy professor and author, Mark Kingwell, and journalist Malcolm Gladwell square off in a lively debate about social change and how best to achieve it. University of Toronto philosophy professor and author, Mark Kingwell, and journalist Malcolm Gladwell square off in a lively debate about social change and how best to achieve it. 55:56 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_Full_20081101_834104_MGladwellMKingwell_320x240_304k.mp4 Sat, 01 Nov 2008 16:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education Lectures, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education, Ontario, Education Education TVO | Big Ideas Drawing on his experience with drug addicted patients from Vancouver's Downtown Eastside, Dr. Gabor Mate discusses how the medical and legal systems are failing in the so called "war on drugs". Dr. Mate reads from his fourth book, "In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction", and suggests ways in which society's approach to dealing with drugs and drug addicts could be improved. Drawing on his experience with drug addicted patients from Vancouver's Downtown Eastside, Dr. Gabor Mate discusses how the medical and legal systems are failing in the so called "war on drugs". Dr. Mate reads from his fourth book, "In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction", and suggests ways in which society's approach to dealing with drugs and drug addicts could be improved. Drawing on his experience with drug addicted patients from Vancouver's Downtown Eastside, Dr. Gabor Mate discusses how the medical and legal systems are failing in the so called "war on drugs". Dr. Mate reads from his fourth book, "In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction", and suggests ways in which society's approach to dealing with drugs and drug addicts could be improved. 54:17 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_Full_20081025_834103_GaborMate_320x240_304k.mp4 Sat, 25 Oct 2008 16:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario, Addiction Addiction TVO | Big Ideas In light of the Canadian government's recent apology, and as the Truth and Reconciliation Commission commences its work, Ovide Mercredi, chief of the Misipawistic Cree nation and former chief of the Assembly of First Nations, reflects on what true reconciliation means and explains that it will only work if the reconciliation process engages aboriginals as equal partners. In light of the Canadian government's recent apology, and as the Truth and Reconciliation Commission commences its work, Ovide Mercredi, chief of the Misipawistic Cree nation and former chief of the Assembly of First Nations, reflects on what true reconciliation means and explains that it will only work if the reconciliation process engages aboriginals as equal partners. In light of the Canadian government's recent apology, and as the Truth and Reconciliation Commission commences its work, Ovide Mercredi, chief of the Misipawistic Cree nation and former chief of the Assembly of First Nations, reflects on what true reconciliation means and explains that it will only work if the reconciliation process engages aboriginals as equal partners. 53:49 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_Full_20081018_834102_OvideMercredi_320x240_304k.mp4 Sat, 18 Oct 2008 16:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education Lectures, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education, Ontario, Education Education TVO | Big Ideas Jefferson Medical College professor Salman Akhtar discusses "The Trauma of Geophysical Dislocation", proposing that psychoanalysts need to pay special attention to their immigrant patients. Akhtar suggests that the immigration experience creates disruptions to the waking screen that are too often ignored in therapy and that the objects and landscapes that are left behind have a more significant impact on the immigrant's psychological well being than has generally been recognized. Jefferson Medical College professor Salman Akhtar discusses "The Trauma of Geophysical Dislocation", proposing that psychoanalysts need to pay special attention to their immigrant patients. Akhtar suggests that the immigration experience creates disruptions to the waking screen that are too often ignored in therapy and that the objects and landscapes that are left behind have a more significant impact on the immigrant's psychological well being than has generally been recognized. Jefferson Medical College professor Salman Akhtar discusses "The Trauma of Geophysical Dislocation", proposing that psychoanalysts need to pay special attention to their immigrant patients. Akhtar suggests that the immigration experience creates disruptions to the waking screen that are too often ignored in therapy and that the objects and landscapes that are left behind have a more significant impact on the immigrant's psychological well being than has generally been recognized. 51:55 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_Full_20081011_834099_SalmanAkhtar_320x240_304k.mp4 Sat, 11 Oct 2008 16:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario, Psychology Psychology TVO | Big Ideas Strobe Talbott, president of the Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C., delivers this year's Donner Canadian Foundation lecture drawing upon his recently released book The Great Experiment: The Story of Ancient Empires, Modern States and the Quest for a Global Nation. Strobe Talbott, president of the Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C., delivers this year's Donner Canadian Foundation lecture drawing upon his recently released book The Great Experiment: The Story of Ancient Empires, Modern States and the Quest for a Global Nation. Strobe Talbott, president of the Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C., delivers this year's Donner Canadian Foundation lecture drawing upon his recently released book The Great Experiment: The Story of Ancient Empires, Modern States and the Quest for a Global Nation. 36:44 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_Full_20081004_834098_StrobeTalbott_320x240_304k.mp4 Sat, 04 Oct 2008 16:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education Lectures, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education, Ontario, Education Education TVO | Big Ideas Benjamin Barber's books include "Strong Democracy", "Jihad vs. McWorld" and "Consumed: How Markets Corrupt Children, Infantilize Adults, and Swallow Citizens Whole". Speaking at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, Barber explains how the ideal of people as citizens has been undermined by the drive to turn us all into consumers. The title of his talk is, "Consumerism, Globalization and the End of Sovereignty". Benjamin Barber's books include "Strong Democracy", "Jihad vs. McWorld" and "Consumed: How Markets Corrupt Children, Infantilize Adults, and Swallow Citizens Whole". Speaking at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, Barber explains how the ideal of people as citizens has been undermined by the drive to turn us all into consumers. The title of his talk is, "Consumerism, Globalization and the End of Sovereignty". Benjamin Barber's books include "Strong Democracy", "Jihad vs. McWorld" and "Consumed: How Markets Corrupt Children, Infantilize Adults, and Swallow Citizens Whole". Speaking at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, Barber explains how the ideal of people as citizens has been undermined by the drive to turn us all into consumers. The title of his talk is, "Consumerism, Globalization and the End of Sovereignty". 54:51 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_Full_20080927_834097_BenjaminBarber_320x240_304k.mp4 Sat, 27 Sep 2008 16:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education/Economics/Politics TVO | Big Ideas "Time and Einstein in the 21st Century: The Coolest Stuff in the Universe" is the title of this exceptionally entertaining lecture. Phillips, who works with the National Institute of Standards and Technology, demonstrates the cooling potential of liquid nitrogen, the laser based technique known as "optical molasses" and shows how magnetic bottles can help science built more accurate atomic clocks. "Time and Einstein in the 21st Century: The Coolest Stuff in the Universe" is the title of this exceptionally entertaining lecture. Phillips, who works with the National Institute of Standards and Technology, demonstrates the cooling potential of liquid nitrogen, the laser based technique known as "optical molasses" and shows how magnetic bottles can help science built more accurate atomic clocks. "Time and Einstein in the 21st Century: The Coolest Stuff in the Universe" is the title of this exceptionally entertaining lecture. Phillips, who works with the National Institute of Standards and Technology, demonstrates the cooling potential of liquid nitrogen, the laser based technique known as "optical molasses" and shows how magnetic bottles can help science built more accurate atomic clocks. 55:49 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_Full_20080920_834096_WilliamPhillips_320x240_304k.mp4 Sat, 20 Sep 2008 16:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education/Science TVO | Big Ideas Michael Eric Dyson, the author of "April 4, 1968", discusses the life and death of Martin Luther King as they pertain to race issues in the U.S. and around the world. 40 years after King's assassination, the race for the leadership of the Democratic Party has returned issues of race to the forefront of American politics and Dyson uses his book as a springboard to examine Barack Obama's candidacy and what it means for America. Michael Eric Dyson, the author of "April 4, 1968", discusses the life and death of Martin Luther King as they pertain to race issues in the U.S. and around the world. 40 years after King's assassination, the race for the leadership of the Democratic Party has returned issues of race to the forefront of American politics and Dyson uses his book as a springboard to examine Barack Obama's candidacy and what it means for America. Michael Eric Dyson, the author of "April 4, 1968", discusses the life and death of Martin Luther King as they pertain to race issues in the U.S. and around the world. 40 years after King's assassination, the race for the leadership of the Democratic Party has returned issues of race to the forefront of American politics and Dyson uses his book as a springboard to examine Barack Obama's candidacy and what it means for America. 54:41 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_Full_20080531_EDyson_0_320x240_304k.mp4 Sat, 31 May 2008 16:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario TVO | Big Ideas McMaster University Strategic Management professor Nick Bontis delivers his Best Lecturer competition lecture entitled Knowledge Worker Productivity. McMaster University Strategic Management professor Nick Bontis delivers his Best Lecturer competition lecture entitled Knowledge Worker Productivity. McMaster University Strategic Management professor Nick Bontis delivers his Best Lecturer competition lecture entitled Knowledge Worker Productivity. 43:15 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bestlecturer/video/BL08_Finalist_NickBontis_030808.mp4 Sat, 08 Mar 2008 16:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Business TVO | Big Ideas University of Waterloo Architecture professor Robert Jan van Pelt delivers his Best Lecturer competition lecture entitled Architecture After Auschwitz. University of Waterloo Architecture professor Robert Jan van Pelt delivers his Best Lecturer competition lecture entitled Architecture After Auschwitz. University of Waterloo Architecture professor Robert Jan van Pelt delivers his Best Lecturer competition lecture entitled Architecture After Auschwitz. 46:23 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bestlecturer/video/BL08_Finalist_RobertJanvanPelt_031508.mp4 Sat, 15 Mar 2008 16:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Architecture TVO | Big Ideas University of Toronto (Scarborough) psychology professor Marc Fournier delivers his competition lecture entitled Dominance and Depression. University of Toronto (Scarborough) psychology professor Marc Fournier delivers his competition lecture entitled Dominance and Depression. University of Toronto (Scarborough) psychology professor Marc Fournier delivers his competition lecture entitled Dominance and Depression. 42:05 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bestlecturer/video/BL08_Finalist_MarcFournier_031508.mp4 Sat, 15 Mar 2008 16:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Psychology TVO | Big Ideas Brock University psychology professor John Mitterer delivers his competition lecture entitled Truth and Humility in Professional Practice. Brock University psychology professor John Mitterer delivers his competition lecture entitled Truth and Humility in Professional Practice. Brock University psychology professor John Mitterer delivers his competition lecture entitled Truth and Humility in Professional Practice. 43:51 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bestlecturer/video/BL08_Finalist_JohnMitterer_030808.mp4 Sat, 08 Mar 2008 16:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Psychology TVO | Big Ideas Brock University professor Tim Conley delivers his competition lecture entitled Coordinating the Self in Contemporary Poetry. Brock University professor Tim Conley delivers his competition lecture entitled Coordinating the Self in Contemporary Poetry. Brock University professor Tim Conley delivers his competition lecture entitled Coordinating the Self in Contemporary Poetry. 42:26 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bestlecturer/video/BL08_Finalist_TimConley_030108.mp4 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 16:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario, Arts, Literature TVO | Big Ideas Loyalist College professor John Schneeberger delivers his competition lecture entitled Creative Menu Design. Loyalist College professor John Schneeberger delivers his competition lecture entitled Creative Menu Design. Loyalist College professor John Schneeberger delivers his competition lecture entitled Creative Menu Design. 39:58 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bestlecturer/video/BL08_Finalist_JohnSchneeberger_030108.mp4 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 16:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario TVO | Big Ideas State building in Afghanistan is the focus of this lecture by Rory Stewart, a former Coalition Deputy Governor in southern Iraq. Stewart's book The Places In Between chronicles his walk across war-torn Afghanistan. Stewart's dry sense of humour shines through to illuminate many of the problems he sees in the manner in which the West is tackling the problems of state building in the wake of the Taliban. State building in Afghanistan is the focus of this lecture by Rory Stewart, a former Coalition Deputy Governor in southern Iraq. Stewart's book The Places In Between chronicles his walk across war-torn Afghanistan. Stewart's dry sense of humour shines through to illuminate many of the problems he sees in the manner in which the West is tackling the problems of state building in the wake of the Taliban. State building in Afghanistan is the focus of this lecture by Rory Stewart, a former Coalition Deputy Governor in southern Iraq. Stewart's book The Places In Between chronicles his walk across war-torn Afghanistan. Stewart's dry sense of humour shines through to illuminate many of the problems he sees in the manner in which the West is tackling the problems of state building in the wake of the Taliban. 55:38 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_Full_RoryStewart_020908.mp4 Sat, 09 Feb 2008 16:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario foreign affairs TVO | Big Ideas H. JAY MELOSH: What killed the dinosaurs? And is humanity headed for a similar fate? These questions are addressed by H. Jay Melosh, a Professor of Theoretical Geophysics at the University of Arizona, in this lecture entitled, "Death of the Dinos: Giant Impacts and Biological Crises". With the help of sophisticated computer simulations Melosh presents his "hot" new theory on the KT extinction that wiped out the dinosaurs some 65 million years ago. H. JAY MELOSH: What killed the dinosaurs? And is humanity headed for a similar fate? These questions are addressed by H. Jay Melosh, a Professor of Theoretical Geophysics at the University of Arizona, in this lecture entitled, "Death of the Dinos: Giant Impacts and Biological Crises". With the help of sophisticated computer simulations Melosh presents his "hot" new theory on the KT extinction that wiped out the dinosaurs some 65 million years ago. H. JAY MELOSH: What killed the dinosaurs? And is humanity headed for a similar fate? These questions are addressed by H. Jay Melosh, a Professor of Theoretical Geophysics at the University of Arizona, in this lecture entitled, "Death of the Dinos: Giant Impacts and Biological Crises". With the help of sophisticated computer simulations Melosh presents his "hot" new theory on the KT extinction that wiped out the dinosaurs some 65 million years ago. 53:31 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_Full_HJayMelosh_120807.mp4 Sat, 8 Dec 2007 16:00:00 EST TVO 2007 Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario, Science Science TVO | Big Ideas Robert Adams gives his assessment of "Brick Lane" by Monica Ali. Short-listed for the 2003 Man Booker Prize, the novel is a finely textured picture of Bangladeshi immigrants in contemporary London. Robert Adams gives his assessment of "Brick Lane" by Monica Ali. Short-listed for the 2003 Man Booker Prize, the novel is a finely textured picture of Bangladeshi immigrants in contemporary London. Robert Adams gives his assessment of "Brick Lane" by Monica Ali. Short-listed for the 2003 Man Booker Prize, the novel is a finely textured picture of Bangladeshi immigrants in contemporary London. 01:24:11 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_RobertAdamsBrickLane_121705.mp4 Fri, 2 Nov 2007 16:00:00 EST TVO 2007 Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario, Arts, Literature Literature TVO | Big Ideas Robert Adams offers his opinions on Jonathan Frazen's critically acclaimed novel The Corrections. It tells the story of an American family's disintegration and metamorphosis in modern America. Robert Adams offers his opinions on Jonathan Frazen's critically acclaimed novel The Corrections. It tells the story of an American family's disintegration and metamorphosis in modern America. Robert Adams offers his opinions on Jonathan Frazen's critically acclaimed novel The Corrections. It tells the story of an American family's disintegration and metamorphosis in modern America. 1:22:30 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_Full_RobertAdamsTheCorrections_101203.mp4 Fri, 26 Oct 2007 16:00:00 EST TVO 2007 Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario, Arts, Literature TVO | Big Ideas Robert Adams discusses J.M. Coetzee's Booker Prize-winning novel, Disgrace. Robert Adams discusses J.M. Coetzee's Booker Prize-winning novel, Disgrace. Robert Adams discusses J.M. Coetzee's Booker Prize-winning novel, Disgrace. 1:21:37 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/http://www.tvo.org/bi/video/BI_Full_RobertAdamsDisgrace_102603.mp4 Fri, 26 Oct 2007 16:00:00 EST TVO 2007 Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario, Arts, Literature TVO | Big Ideas The irrepressible Robert Adams presents an enthralling review of Khaled Hosseini's, The Kite Runner. The Kite Runner is the unforgettable, beautifully told story of a friendship between two boys growing up in Kabul. The irrepressible Robert Adams presents an enthralling review of Khaled Hosseini's, The Kite Runner. The Kite Runner is the unforgettable, beautifully told story of a friendship between two boys growing up in Kabul. The irrepressible Robert Adams presents an enthralling review of Khaled Hosseini's, The Kite Runner. The Kite Runner is the unforgettable, beautifully told story of a friendship between two boys growing up in Kabul. 1:29:14 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_Full_RobertAdamsKiteRunner_111304.mp4 Mon, 22 Oct 2007 16:00:00 EST TVO 2007 Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario, Arts, Literature TVO | Big Ideas J. Reid Meloy discusses A Psychoanalytic View of the Psychopath. Meloy's research draws upon his experience working with incarcerated killers as well as with the families and victims of psychopaths. Donald Carveth critiques Meloy's paper. J. Reid Meloy discusses A Psychoanalytic View of the Psychopath. Meloy's research draws upon his experience working with incarcerated killers as well as with the families and victims of psychopaths. Donald Carveth critiques Meloy's paper. J. Reid Meloy discusses A Psychoanalytic View of the Psychopath. Meloy's research draws upon his experience working with incarcerated killers as well as with the families and victims of psychopaths. Donald Carveth critiques Meloy's paper. 55:39 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/audio/BI_Full_MeloyCarveth_102007.mp3 Sat, 20 Oct 2007 16:00:00 EST TVO 2007 Education Lectures, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education TVO | Big Ideas Marc Abrahams, editor of The Annals of Improbable Research and one of the organizers of the annual Ig-Nobel Prize ceremonies at Harvard University, discusses the work of scientists and academics that, "first makes you laugh, and then makes you think". Highlights of the lecture include discussions of a study that proves that Kansas is flatter than a pancake and a paper investigating The Forces Required to Drag Sheep Over Various Surfaces. Marc Abrahams, editor of The Annals of Improbable Research and one of the organizers of the annual Ig-Nobel Prize ceremonies at Harvard University, discusses the work of scientists and academics that, "first makes you laugh, and then makes you think". Highlights of the lecture include discussions of a study that proves that Kansas is flatter than a pancake and a paper investigating The Forces Required to Drag Sheep Over Various Surfaces. Marc Abrahams, editor of The Annals of Improbable Research and one of the organizers of the annual Ig-Nobel Prize ceremonies at Harvard University, discusses the work of scientists and academics that, "first makes you laugh, and then makes you think". Highlights of the lecture include discussions of a study that proves that Kansas is flatter than a pancake and a paper investigating The Forces Required to Drag Sheep Over Various Surfaces. 34:03 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_Full_Abrahams_092907.mp4 Sat, 25 Sep 2007 16:00:00 EST TVO 2007 Lectures, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education TVO | Big Ideas Clifford Will delivers a lecture entitled "Was Einstein Right? Can Einstein?s Theories Survive Today?s Scientific Scrutiny?" Clifford Will delivers a lecture entitled "Was Einstein Right? Can Einstein?s Theories Survive Today?s Scientific Scrutiny?" Clifford Will delivers a lecture entitled "Was Einstein Right? Can Einstein?s Theories Survive Today?s Scientific Scrutiny?" 60:17 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_CliffordWill_021806.mp4 Sat, 19 July 2008 16:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario TVO | Big Ideas Zach Hall - Dean of Research at the School of Medicine of University of Southern California discusses, Neuroethics: A Challenge for a New Age. Zach Hall - Dean of Research at the School of Medicine of University of Southern California discusses, Neuroethics: A Challenge for a New Age. Zach Hall - Dean of Research at the School of Medicine of University of Southern California discusses, Neuroethics: A Challenge for a New Age. 60:00 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_Full_ZachHall_012404.mp4 Sat, 02 Aug 2008 16:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario TVO | Big Ideas Lee Smolin of Perimeter Institute delivers his lecture, Why Does Science Work? Lee Smolin of Perimeter Institute delivers his lecture, Why Does Science Work? Lee Smolin of Perimeter Institute delivers his lecture, Why Does Science Work? 50:03 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_Full_LeeSmolin_012404.mp4 Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario TVO | Big Ideas Wendy Steiner, a professor of English at the University of Pennsylvania presents a lecture based on her book The Trouble with Beauty. Wendy Steiner, a professor of English at the University of Pennsylvania presents a lecture based on her book The Trouble with Beauty. Wendy Steiner, a professor of English at the University of Pennsylvania presents a lecture based on her book The Trouble with Beauty. 64:26 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_Full_20080311_WSteiner_320x240_304k.mp4 Mon, 13 Feb 2006 00:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario TVO | Big Ideas Arthur I. Miller compares Einstein to Picasso. Miller is the author of a book entitled "Einstein, Picasso: Space, Time, and the Beauty That Causes Havoc". Arthur I. Miller compares Einstein to Picasso. Miller is the author of a book entitled "Einstein, Picasso: Space, Time, and the Beauty That Causes Havoc". Arthur I. Miller compares Einstein to Picasso. Miller is the author of a book entitled "Einstein, Picasso: Space, Time, and the Beauty That Causes Havoc". 50:05 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_ArthurMiller_021806.mp4 Sat, 05 July 2008 16:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario TVO | Big Ideas University of Windsor psychology professor Ken Cramer delivers his competition lecture entitled Alfred Adler: The Most Famous Personality Theorist You Likely Never Heard Of. University of Windsor psychology professor Ken Cramer delivers his competition lecture entitled Alfred Adler: The Most Famous Personality Theorist You Likely Never Heard Of. University of Windsor psychology professor Ken Cramer delivers his competition lecture entitled Alfred Adler: The Most Famous Personality Theorist You Likely Never Heard Of. 40:45 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bestlecturer/video/BL08_Finalist_KenCramer_032208.mp4 Sat, 22 Mar 2008 16:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Psychology TVO | Big Ideas University of Windsor education professor Finney Cherian delivers his competition lecture entitled Unbinding Baby Elephants. University of Windsor education professor Finney Cherian delivers his competition lecture entitled Unbinding Baby Elephants. University of Windsor education professor Finney Cherian delivers his competition lecture entitled Unbinding Baby Elephants. 45:42 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bestlecturer/video/BL08_Finalist_FinneyCherian_032208.mp4 Sat, 22 Mar 2008 16:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario TVO | Big Ideas Leanne Simpson of Athabasca University's Centre for World Indigenous Knowledge and Research delivers a lecture entitled, "Can Aboriginal Traditional Knowledge Survive in the Modern World?" Leanne Simpson of Athabasca University's Centre for World Indigenous Knowledge and Research delivers a lecture entitled, "Can Aboriginal Traditional Knowledge Survive in the Modern World?" Leanne Simpson of Athabasca University's Centre for World Indigenous Knowledge and Research delivers a lecture entitled, "Can Aboriginal Traditional Knowledge Survive in the Modern World?" 26:01 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_Full_20081108_834105_LeanneSimpson_320x240_304k.mp4 Sat, 08 Nov 2008 16:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education TVO | Big Ideas Howard Gardner is a professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and is the author of "Five Minds for the Future". In this lecture he discusses his latest theories on cognition and creativity and outlines why he is currently researching what place the "ethical mind" and the "respectful mind" hold in today?s technologically sophisticated and interrelated world. Howard Gardner is a professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and is the author of "Five Minds for the Future". In this lecture he discusses his latest theories on cognition and creativity and outlines why he is currently researching what place the "ethical mind" and the "respectful mind" hold in today?s technologically sophisticated and interrelated world. Howard Gardner is a professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and is the author of "Five Minds for the Future". In this lecture he discusses his latest theories on cognition and creativity and outlines why he is currently researching what place the "ethical mind" and the "respectful mind" hold in today?s technologically sophisticated and interrelated world. 52:21 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_Full_20080621_HGardner_320x240_304k.mp4 Sat, 21 Jun 2008 16:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario TVO | Big Ideas Professor Richard C. Lewontin of Harvard University delivers a lecture on the topic of The Co-evolution of Organisms and the Environment. Professor Richard C. Lewontin of Harvard University delivers a lecture on the topic of The Co-evolution of Organisms and the Environment. Professor Richard C. Lewontin of Harvard University delivers a lecture on the topic of The Co-evolution of Organisms and the Environment. 52:52 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_Full_RichLewontin_051103.mp4 Sat, 13 Sep 2008 16:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario TVO | Big Ideas Dr. Guy Proulx, Director of Psychology and NeuroRehabilitation at the Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care delivers a lecture entitled, Wisdom Versus Dementia: A Walk Through the Aging Brain. Dr. Guy Proulx, Director of Psychology and NeuroRehabilitation at the Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care delivers a lecture entitled, Wisdom Versus Dementia: A Walk Through the Aging Brain. Dr. Guy Proulx, Director of Psychology and NeuroRehabilitation at the Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care delivers a lecture entitled, Wisdom Versus Dementia: A Walk Through the Aging Brain. 54:16 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_Full_GuyProulx_051103.flv.mp4 Sat, 30 Aug 2008 16:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario TVO | Big Ideas Alberto Manguel on the duality of Pablo Picasso's artistic brilliance and personal evil. Alberto Manguel on the duality of Pablo Picasso's artistic brilliance and personal evil. Alberto Manguel on the duality of Pablo Picasso's artistic brilliance and personal evil. 45:39 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_Full_20010201_AManguel_320x240_304k.mp4 Sat, 06 Sep 2008 16:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario TVO | Big Ideas Kay Redfield Jamison of Johns Hopkins University gives a lecture about suicide drawing on the research from her book, Night Falls Fast: Understanding Suicide. Kay Redfield Jamison of Johns Hopkins University gives a lecture about suicide drawing on the research from her book, Night Falls Fast: Understanding Suicide. Kay Redfield Jamison of Johns Hopkins University gives a lecture about suicide drawing on the research from her book, Night Falls Fast: Understanding Suicide. 52:15 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_Full_20010203_KayRedfieldJamison_320x240_304k.mp4 Sat, 23 Aug 2008 16:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario TVO | Big Ideas Professor Neil Turok, Chair of Mathematical Physics at Cambridge University, presents his lecture "What Banged?" which examines the possible causes of The Big Bang, the initial singularity that created our universe. Professor Neil Turok, Chair of Mathematical Physics at Cambridge University, presents his lecture "What Banged?" which examines the possible causes of The Big Bang, the initial singularity that created our universe. Professor Neil Turok, Chair of Mathematical Physics at Cambridge University, presents his lecture "What Banged?" which examines the possible causes of The Big Bang, the initial singularity that created our universe. 52:35 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_Full_20080503_NTurok_320x240_304k.mp4 Sat, 03 May 2008 16:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario, Science TVO | Big Ideas Architect and author, Charles Jencks, presents a lecture based on his recent book "Critical Modernism: Where is Post-Modernism Going?" Architect and author, Charles Jencks, presents a lecture based on his recent book "Critical Modernism: Where is Post-Modernism Going?" Architect and author, Charles Jencks, presents a lecture based on his recent book "Critical Modernism: Where is Post-Modernism Going?" 55:08 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_Full_20080524_CJencks_320x240_304k.mp4 Sat, 24 May 2008 16:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education Lectures, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education, Ontario Education TVO | Big Ideas University of Ontario Institute of Technology professor Christopher diCarlo (Health Sciences and Criminology) delivers his competition lecture entitled The Relations of Natural Systems. University of Ontario Institute of Technology professor Christopher diCarlo (Health Sciences and Criminology) delivers his competition lecture entitled The Relations of Natural Systems. University of Ontario Institute of Technology professor Christopher diCarlo (Health Sciences and Criminology) delivers his competition lecture entitled The Relations of Natural Systems. 52:19 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bestlecturer/video/BL08_Finalist_ChristopherdiCarlo_032908.mp4 Sat, 29 Mar 2008 16:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario TVO | Big Ideas An hour-long version of the special series, "Israel-Palestine: 60 Years On", which originally aired on The Agenda with Steve Paikin. An hour-long version of the special series, "Israel-Palestine: 60 Years On", which originally aired on The Agenda with Steve Paikin. An hour-long version of the special series, "Israel-Palestine: 60 Years On", which originally aired on The Agenda with Steve Paikin. 55:48 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_Full_IsraelAndPalestine_012608.mp4 Sun, 27 Jan 2008 16:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education Lectures, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education, Ontario Education TVO | Big Ideas Paul Masson's lecture entitled The IMF: Institutional Failure or Victim of Its Own Success? Masson is an Adjunct Professor with the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management. Paul Masson's lecture entitled The IMF: Institutional Failure or Victim of Its Own Success? Masson is an Adjunct Professor with the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management. Paul Masson's lecture entitled The IMF: Institutional Failure or Victim of Its Own Success? Masson is an Adjunct Professor with the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management. 28:09 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_Full_PaulMasson_092207.mp4 Sat, 22 Sep 2007 16:00:00 EST TVO 2007 EducatioLectures, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Educationn, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Lectures, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education TVO | Big Ideas Psychotherapist and artist, Ariel Garten, explores the neuroscience of conflict. Psychotherapist and artist, Ariel Garten, explores the neuroscience of conflict. Psychotherapist and artist, Ariel Garten, explores the neuroscience of conflict. 25:57 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_Full_ArielGarten_111707.mp4 Sat, 17 Nov 2007 16:00:00 EST TVO 2007 Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario TVO | Big Ideas University of Toronto (Scarborough) psychology professor Gerald Cupchik delivers his competition lecture entitled Two Faces of Emotion. University of Toronto (Scarborough) psychology professor Gerald Cupchik delivers his competition lecture entitled Two Faces of Emotion. University of Toronto (Scarborough) psychology professor Gerald Cupchik delivers his competition lecture entitled Two Faces of Emotion. 41:15 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bestlecturer/video/BL08_Finalist_GeraldCupchik_032908.mp4 Sat, 29 Mar 2008 16:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Psychology TVO | Big Ideas Harvard psychology professor, Stephen Pinker, author of The Stuff of Thought examines how language reveals the way we think by exposing the physics built into our nouns, the temporal characteristics of our verbs and the manner in which our brains react to profanity. Harvard psychology professor, Stephen Pinker, author of The Stuff of Thought examines how language reveals the way we think by exposing the physics built into our nouns, the temporal characteristics of our verbs and the manner in which our brains react to profanity. Harvard psychology professor, Stephen Pinker, author of The Stuff of Thought examines how language reveals the way we think by exposing the physics built into our nouns, the temporal characteristics of our verbs and the manner in which our brains react to profanity. 51:00 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_Full_StevenPinker_012608.mp4 Sat, 02 Feb 2008 16:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education Lectures, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education, Ontario Education TVO | Big Ideas Microcredit expert and consultant, Eric Thurman, discusses the ideas behind his book, "A Billion Bootstraps". Microcredit expert and consultant, Eric Thurman, discusses the ideas behind his book, "A Billion Bootstraps". Microcredit expert and consultant, Eric Thurman, discusses the ideas behind his book, "A Billion Bootstraps". 46:00 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_Full_EricThurman_121507.mp4 Sat, 15 Dec 2007 16:00:00 EST TVO 2007 Education Lectures, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education, Ontario TVO | Big Ideas Award-winning architect, Bruce Kuwabara, discusses emerging models of urbanization and sustainability that are transforming Toronto and other major Canadian cities. Award-winning architect, Bruce Kuwabara, discusses emerging models of urbanization and sustainability that are transforming Toronto and other major Canadian cities. Award-winning architect, Bruce Kuwabara, discusses emerging models of urbanization and sustainability that are transforming Toronto and other major Canadian cities. 43:12 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_Full_BruceKuwabara_111007.mp4 Mon, 12 Nov 2007 12:00:00 EST TVO 2007 Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario TVO | Big Ideas University of Toronto Zoology researcher Susannah Varmuza who discusses the evolving field of Epigenetics and what research into such things as mouse coat colour is telling scientists about the age-old "nature versus nurture" debate. University of Toronto Zoology researcher Susannah Varmuza who discusses the evolving field of Epigenetics and what research into such things as mouse coat colour is telling scientists about the age-old "nature versus nurture" debate. University of Toronto Zoology researcher Susannah Varmuza who discusses the evolving field of Epigenetics and what research into such things as mouse coat colour is telling scientists about the age-old "nature versus nurture" debate. 21:57 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/video/BI_Full_Varmuza_092907.mp4 Sat, 25 Sep 2007 16:00:00 EST TVO 2007 Lectures, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education