http://feeds.tvo.org/tvobigideas 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 airs Saturdays and Sundays at 4:00 PM EST on TVO - Canada's largest educational broadcaster. 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 airs Saturdays and Sundays at 4:00 PM EST on TVO - Canada's largest educational broadcaster. 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 airs Saturdays and Sundays at 4:00 PM EST on TVO - Canada's largest educational broadcaster. TVO emma@tvo.org http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/images/bigideasaudio.jpg http://www.tvo.org/bigideas/ Podcast 300 300 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. 00:36:02 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/audio/003418_48k.mp3 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 06:00:00 EST Africa,Aid,Economics,politics,poverty 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. 51:24 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/audio/003416_48k.mp3 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. 46:51 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/audio/003414_48k.mp3 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 55:33 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/audio/834143_01011414_01564717_0x0_40k.mp3 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. 55:29 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/audio/BI_Full_20100109_834142_PDiamandis_0x0_40k.mp3 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. 48:32 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/audio/BI_Lecture_20091219_834141_NMount_0x0_40k.mp3 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. 1:19:32 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/audio/BI_Lecture_20091100_003411_RAdams_0x0_40k.mp3 Sat, 12 Dec 2009 17:00:00 EST TVO 2009 Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education/Literature TVO | Big Ideas Harvard sociologist and noted public intellectual, Nathan Glazer, presents the 2009 Seymour Martin Lipset Lecture entitled Democracy and Diversity: Dealing with Deep Divides. Harvard sociologist and noted public intellectual, Nathan Glazer, presents the 2009 Seymour Martin Lipset Lecture entitled Democracy and Diversity: Dealing with Deep Divides. Harvard sociologist and noted public intellectual, Nathan Glazer, presents the 2009 Seymour Martin Lipset Lecture entitled Democracy and Diversity: Dealing with Deep Divides. 01:00:17 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/audio/BI_Lecture_20091205_003408_NGlazer_0x0_40k.mp3 Sat, 05 Dec 2009 17:00:00 EST TVO 2009 Education Lectures, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education, Ontario, Education Education 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. 50:38 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/audio/BI_Lecture_20091205_834139_HGardner_0x0_40k.mp3 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. 48:55 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/audio/BI_Lecture_20091128_834138_SIsrael_0x0_40k.mp3 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. 47:00 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/audio/BI_Lecture_20091121_834137_MShermer_0x0_40k.mp3 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:00:00 EST TVO 2009 Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario 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. 55:13 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/audio/BI_Lecture_20091114_834136_LAhamed_0x0_40k.mp3 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. 51:38 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/audio/BI_Lecture_20091107_834135_CPaglia_0x0_40k.mp3 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. 56:07 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/audio/BI_Lecture_20091101_834134_MMarrus_0x0_40k.mp3 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. 38:54 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/audio/BI_Lecture_20091031_834133_MMarrus_0x0_40k.mp3 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. 39:03 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/audio/BI_Lecture_20091025_834132_RLeakey_0x0_40k.mp3 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. 51:44 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/audio/BI_Lecture_20091017_834131_LMlodinow_0x0_48k.mp3 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. 54:22 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/audio/BI_Lecture_20091010_834130_LKrauss_0x0_48k.mp3 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. 36:03 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/audio/BI_Lecture_20091003_834129_CHitchens_0x0_40k.mp3 Sat, 03 Oct 2009 17:00:00 EST TVO 2009 Education Lectures, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education, Ontario, Education Education TVO | Big Ideas John Ralston Saul, Margaret MacMillan, Naomi Klein and Adam Gopnik reflect on what constitutes a good leader and why some leaders thrive while others fail. John Ralston Saul, Margaret MacMillan, Naomi Klein and Adam Gopnik reflect on what constitutes a good leader and why some leaders thrive while others fail. John Ralston Saul, Margaret MacMillan, Naomi Klein and Adam Gopnik reflect on what constitutes a good leader and why some leaders thrive while others fail. 51:47 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/audio/BI_Full_20090926_834128_LeadershipCrisis_0x0_40k.mp3 Sat, 26 Sep 2009 17:00:00 EST TVO 2009 Education Lectures, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education, Ontario, Education Education TVO | Big Ideas Lawrence Freedman is a professor of War Studies at King?s College London and the author of A Choice of Enemies: America Confronts the Middle East. The lecture was recorded at Toronto?s Munk Centre for International Studies on March 31st, 2009. Lawrence Freedman is a professor of War Studies at King?s College London and the author of A Choice of Enemies: America Confronts the Middle East. The lecture was recorded at Toronto?s Munk Centre for International Studies on March 31st, 2009. Lawrence Freedman is a professor of War Studies at King?s College London and the author of A Choice of Enemies: America Confronts the Middle East. The lecture was recorded at Toronto?s Munk Centre for International Studies on March 31st, 2009. 39:09 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/audio/BI_Lecture_20090708p_834127_LFreedman_0x0_40k.mp3 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 16:00:00 EST TVO 2009 Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario, Politics, Middle East Education/Politics 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? 50:39 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/audio/BI_Lecture_20040206_889103_TKing_0x0_40k.mp3 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. 60:46 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/audio/BI_Lecture_20021202_855330_NChomsky_0x0_40k.mp3 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. 50:56 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/audio/BI_LeonardSusskind_042305.mp3 Sat, 05 Sep 2009 16:00:00 EST TVO 2002 Higher Education, Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Higher Education TVO | Big Ideas Author Elizabeth Abbott on her 2003 book A History of Mistresses. Author Elizabeth Abbott on her 2003 book A History of Mistresses. Author Elizabeth Abbott on her 2003 book A History of Mistresses. 36:33 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/audio/BI_Lecture_20030530_883532_EAbbott_0x0_40k.mp3 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. 34:50 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/audio/BI_ElaineDewar_020505.mp3 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, Margaret MacMillan, delivers her 2003 lecture Making Peace is Harder than Making War. The author of Paris 1919, Margaret MacMillan, delivers her 2003 lecture Making Peace is Harder than Making War. The author of Paris 1919, Margaret MacMillan, delivers her 2003 lecture Making Peace is Harder than Making War. 49:31 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/audio/BI_Lecture_20030915_883548_MMacMillan_0x0_40k.mp3 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. 48:37 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/audio/BI_Lecture_20030427_883512_NFerguson_0x0_40k.mp3 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. 53:44 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/audio/BI_Lecture2_20030302_855360_SSassen_0x0_40k.mp3 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. 28:00 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/audio/BI_Full_MaynardOlson_012603.mp3 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. 28:58 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/audio/BI_Lecture_20030126_855345_FCollins_0x0_40k.mp3 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. 59:35 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/audio/BI_Lecture_20030209_855351_SPinker_0x0_40k.mp3 Sat, 18 Jul 2009 16:00:00 EST TVO 2009 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. 26:40 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/audio/BI_Full_JuneCarroll_101903.mp3 Sat, 11 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. 35:14 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/audio/BI_Lecture1_20030302_855360_JStein_0x0_40k.mp3 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 16:00:00 EST TVO 2002 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. 30:31 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/audio/BI_Lecture_20021129_855318_JPolanyi_0x0_40k.mp3 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. 39:03 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/audio/BI_Lecture_20020929_855312_AWendt_0x0_40k.mp3 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. 52:00 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/audio/BI_PhilipBall_031205.mp3 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 43:44 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/audio/BI_Lecture_20031114_883578_RFulford_0x0_40k.mp3 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 sustainably, in Part 2 of The Green Summit. The authors of The 100-Mile Diet and Ecoholic deliver lectures on eating and living sustainably, in Part 2 of The Green Summit. The authors of The 100-Mile Diet and Ecoholic deliver lectures on eating and living sustainably, in Part 2 of The Green Summit. 48:59 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/audio/BI_Lecture_20090531_834126_GreenSummitP2_0x0_40k.mp3 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 issues including climate change, green energy, and creating the foundations of a sustainable future, in the first of the 2-part special, The Green Summit. Authors Thomas Homer-Dixon and Chris Turner deliver lectures on issues including climate change, green energy, and creating the foundations of a sustainable future, in the first of the 2-part special, The Green Summit. Authors Thomas Homer-Dixon and Chris Turner deliver lectures on issues including climate change, green energy, and creating the foundations of a sustainable future, in the first of the 2-part special, The Green Summit. 55:12 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/audio/BI_Lecture_20090530_834125_GreenSummitP1_0x0_40k.mp3 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. 54:47 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/audio/BI_Lecture_20090523_834124_DTapscott_0x0_40k.mp3 Sat, 23 May 2009 16:00:00 EST TVO 2009 Higher Education, Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Higher Education TVO | Big Ideas John Ralson Saul argues that Canada is a Metis nation, critically influenced and shaped by aboriginal ideas. John Ralson Saul argues that Canada is a Metis nation, critically influenced and shaped by aboriginal ideas. John Ralson Saul argues that Canada is a Metis nation, critically influenced and shaped by aboriginal ideas. 56:12 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/audio/BI_Lecture_20090516_834123_JRSaul_0x0_40k.mp3 Sat, 16 May 2009 16:00:00 EST TVO 2009 Education Lectures, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education, Ontario, Education, Higher 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. 1:11:25 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/audio/BI_Lecture_20090509_834122_GwynneDyer_0x0_40k.mp3 Sat, 09 May 2009 16:00:00 EST TVO 2009 Higher Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Higher Education 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". 43:44 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/audio/BI_Lecture_20090502_834121_LeoPanitch_0x0_40k.mp3 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. 46:55 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/audio/BI_Lecture_20090425_834120_HCarby_0x0_40k.mp3 Sat, 25 Apr 2009 16:00:00 EST TVO 2009 Education Lectures, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education, Ontario, Education 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. 50:42 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/audio/BI_Lecture_20090418_834119_BHLevy_0x0_40k.mp3 Sat, 18 April 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? 44:53 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/audio/BL_Lecture_20090329_838191_MMosher_0x0_40k.mp3 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. 45:15 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/audio/BL_Lecture_20090328_838190_RCarley_0x0_40k.mp3 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". 44:21 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/audio/BL_Lecture_20090322_838189_Hasenkampf_0x0_40k.mp3 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". 43:14 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/audio/BL_Lecture_20090321_838188_DarrylDavies_0x0_40k.mp3 Sat, 21 Mar 2009 16:00:00 EST TVO 2009 Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education/Politics/Law 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?" 43:04 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/audio/BL_Lecture_20090315_838187_ShawnLehman_0x0_40k.mp3 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 16:00:00 EST TVO 2009 Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education/Science 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". 44:46 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/audio/BL_Lecture_20090314_838186_PaulStevens_0x0_40k.mp3 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". 45:20 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/audio/BL_Lecture_20090308_838185_DougRichards_0x0_40k.mp3 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". 46:22 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/audio/BL_Lecture_20090307_838184_JamesAllard_0x0_40k.mp3 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?" 45:27 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/audio/BL_Lecture_20090301_838183_AntonAllahar_0x0_40k.mp3 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". 35:20 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/audio/BL_Lecture_20090228_838182_MatthewBellamy_0x0_40k.mp3 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. 51:54 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/audio/BI_Lecture_20090221_834118_TobyMiller_0x0_40k.mp3 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 topic of the 2008 Seymour Martin Lipset Memorial Lecture. "Religion and Democracy: Antagonists or Allies?" is the topic of the 2008 Seymour Martin Lipset Memorial Lecture. "Religion and Democracy: Antagonists or Allies?" is the topic of the 2008 Seymour Martin Lipset Memorial Lecture. 39:25 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/audio/BI_Lecture_20090214_834117_JeanBethkeElshtain_0x0_40k.mp3 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. 52:11 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/audio/BI_Lecture_20090207_834116_DavidWeinberger_0x0_40k.mp3 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. 36:07 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/audio/BI_Lecture_20090131_834115_MaudeBarlow_0x0_40k.mp3 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. 22:59 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/audio/BI_Lecture_20090124_834114_LewisLapham_0x0_40k.mp3 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". 53:02 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/audio/BI_Lecture_20090117_834113_UmbertoEco_0x0_40k.mp3 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". 56:15 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/audio/BI_Lecture_20090110_834112_MargaretAtwood_0x0_40k.mp3 Sat, 10 Jan 2009 16:00:00 EST TVO 2009 Education Lectures, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education, Ontario, Education Education TVO | Big Ideas Dr. Ernesto Spinelli delivers a lecture "Exploring Death Anxiety" at an International Conference on Personal Meaning Dr. Ernesto Spinelli delivers a lecture "Exploring Death Anxiety" at an International Conference on Personal Meaning Dr. Ernesto Spinelli delivers a lecture "Exploring Death Anxiety" at an International Conference on Personal Meaning 42:49 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/audio/BI_Lecture_20081213_0_ErnestoSpinelli_0x0_40k.mp3 Sat, 13 Dec 2008 16:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education Lectures, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education, Ontario, Education Education TVO | Big Ideas Dr. Kirk Schneider explores therapeutic approaches to the mystery of being in a lecture delivered at an International Conference on Personal Meaning. Dr. Kirk Schneider explores therapeutic approaches to the mystery of being in a lecture delivered at an International Conference on Personal Meaning. Dr. Kirk Schneider explores therapeutic approaches to the mystery of being in a lecture delivered at an International Conference on Personal Meaning. 45:58 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/audio/BI_Lecture_20081213_0_KirkSchneider_0x0_40k.mp3 Sat, 13 Dec 2008 16:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education Lectures, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education, Ontario, Education Education 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. 55:40 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/audio/BI_Full_20081206_834109_ThomasHomerDixon_0x0_40k.mp3 Sat, 06 Dec 2008 16:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education Lectures, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education, Ontario, Education 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. 53:58 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/audio/BI_Full_20081122_834107_RonDeibert_0x0_40k.mp3 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. 56:59 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/audio/BI_Full_20081115_834106_RichardFlorida_0x0_40k.mp3 Sat, 15 Nov 2008 16:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education Lectures, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education, Ontario, Education Education 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. 56:15 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/audio/BI_Full_20081101_834104_MGladwellMKingwell_0x0_40k.mp3 Sat, 01 Nov 2008 16:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education Lectures, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education, Ontario, Education Education TVO | Big Ideas Psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, and best-selling author, Dr. Norman Doidge, discusses the findings in his latest book, The Brain that Changes Itself, an examination of brain neuroplasticity. Psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, and best-selling author, Dr. Norman Doidge, discusses the findings in his latest book, The Brain that Changes Itself, an examination of brain neuroplasticity. Psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, and best-selling author, Dr. Norman Doidge, discusses the findings in his latest book, The Brain that Changes Itself, an examination of brain neuroplasticity. 55:45 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/audio/BI_Full_20080628_NDoidge_0x0_40k.mp3 Sat, 28 June 2008 16:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education Lectures, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education, Ontario, Education Education 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?" 55:43 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/audio/BI_Full_20080524_CJencks_0x0_40k.mp3 Sat, 24 May 2008 16:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education Lectures, Ontario Education, Ontario Education TVO | Big Ideas Paul Collier, Professor of Economics at Oxford University, delivers the 2008 Lionel Gelber Public Lecture on his award-winning book, ?The Bottom Billion: Why the Poorest Countries Are Failing and What Can Be Done About It?. Paul Collier, Professor of Economics at Oxford University, delivers the 2008 Lionel Gelber Public Lecture on his award-winning book, ?The Bottom Billion: Why the Poorest Countries Are Failing and What Can Be Done About It?. Paul Collier, Professor of Economics at Oxford University, delivers the 2008 Lionel Gelber Public Lecture on his award-winning book, ?The Bottom Billion: Why the Poorest Countries Are Failing and What Can Be Done About It?. 41:18 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/audio/BI_Full_20080517_PCollier_0x0_40k.mp3 Sat, 17 May 2008 16:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education, Education Lectures, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education, Ontario Education TVO | Big Ideas Daniel Bell, Professor of Philosophy at Tsinghua University in Beijing presents a lecture on "China's New Confucianism". Daniel Bell, Professor of Philosophy at Tsinghua University in Beijing presents a lecture on "China's New Confucianism". Daniel Bell, Professor of Philosophy at Tsinghua University in Beijing presents a lecture on "China's New Confucianism". 44:48 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/audio/BI_Full_DanielBell_041208.mp3 Sat, 12 April 2008 16:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education Lectures, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education, Ontario Education TVO | Big Ideas Author and historian Margaret MacMillan delivers this year's Trinity College Larkin-Stuart Lecture. The topic of her 2-part lecture is "History: The Next Secular Religion?" Author and historian Margaret MacMillan delivers this year's Trinity College Larkin-Stuart Lecture. The topic of her 2-part lecture is "History: The Next Secular Religion?" Author and historian Margaret MacMillan delivers this year's Trinity College Larkin-Stuart Lecture. The topic of her 2-part lecture is "History: The Next Secular Religion?" 44:11 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/audio/BI_P1of2_20080510_MMacmillan_0_0_40k.mp3 Sat, 10 May 2008 16:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education Lectures, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education, Ontario Education TVO | Big Ideas Author and historian Margaret MacMillan delivers this year's Trinity College Larkin-Stuart Lecture. The topic of her 2-part lecture is "History: The Next Secular Religion?" Author and historian Margaret MacMillan delivers this year's Trinity College Larkin-Stuart Lecture. The topic of her 2-part lecture is "History: The Next Secular Religion?" Author and historian Margaret MacMillan delivers this year's Trinity College Larkin-Stuart Lecture. The topic of her 2-part lecture is "History: The Next Secular Religion?" 47:05 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/audio/BI_P2of2_20080511_MMacmillan_0_0_40k.mp3 Sun, 11 May 2008 16:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education Lectures, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education, Ontario Education TVO | Big Ideas A lecture by Marina Nemat, author of "Prisoner of Tehran". A lecture by Marina Nemat, author of "Prisoner of Tehran". A lecture by Marina Nemat, author of "Prisoner of Tehran". 29:13 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/audio/BI_Full_20080607_MNemat_0x0_40k.mp3 Sat, 07 June 2008 16:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education Lectures, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education, Education, Ontario Education TVO | Big Ideas Journalist Hamida Ghafour on her book "The Sleeping Buddha: Portraits of a Changing Afghanistan". Journalist Hamida Ghafour on her book "The Sleeping Buddha: Portraits of a Changing Afghanistan". Journalist Hamida Ghafour on her book "The Sleeping Buddha: Portraits of a Changing Afghanistan". 23:18 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/audio/BI_Full_20080607_HGhafour_0x0_40k.mp3 Sat, 07 June 2008 16:30:00 EST TVO 2008 Education Lectures, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education, Ontario, Education Education TVO | Big Ideas In his lecture entitled "Trudeau's World: The Making of an Internationalist", historian and author John English, discusses Trudeau's path to political prominence and influence, particularly in the domain of international affairs. In his lecture entitled "Trudeau's World: The Making of an Internationalist", historian and author John English, discusses Trudeau's path to political prominence and influence, particularly in the domain of international affairs. In his lecture entitled "Trudeau's World: The Making of an Internationalist", historian and author John English, discusses Trudeau's path to political prominence and influence, particularly in the domain of international affairs. 28:26 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/audio/BI_Full_JohnEnglish_041908.mp3 Sat, 19 April 2008 16:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education Lectures, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education, Ontario Education TVO | Big Ideas World-famous neurologist and author, Oliver Sacks, discusses his latest book, Musicophilia, a look at how music can impact on the brain. Sacks' love of music is well known, and now he turns his attention to his patients for whom music can be both treatment and affliction. He describes the power of music to move us, to heal, and to haunt us. World-famous neurologist and author, Oliver Sacks, discusses his latest book, Musicophilia, a look at how music can impact on the brain. Sacks' love of music is well known, and now he turns his attention to his patients for whom music can be both treatment and affliction. He describes the power of music to move us, to heal, and to haunt us. World-famous neurologist and author, Oliver Sacks, discusses his latest book, Musicophilia, a look at how music can impact on the brain. Sacks' love of music is well known, and now he turns his attention to his patients for whom music can be both treatment and affliction. He describes the power of music to move us, to heal, and to haunt us. 51:19 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/audio/BI_Full_OliverSacks_022308.mp3 Sat, 23 Feb 2008 16:00:00 EST TVO 2008 Education Lectures, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education, Ontario Education TVO | Big Ideas Harvard psychology professor, Steven Pinker, presents a talk on his latest book, The Stuff of Thought: Language as a Window into Human Nature. Harvard psychology professor, Steven Pinker, presents a talk on his latest book, The Stuff of Thought: Language as a Window into Human Nature. Harvard psychology professor, Steven Pinker, presents a talk on his latest book, The Stuff of Thought: Language as a Window into Human Nature. 51:19 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/audio/BI_Full_StevenPinker_012608.mp3 Sat, 02 Feb 2008 16:00:00 EST TVO 2008 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. 43:31 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/audio/BI_Full_BruceKuwabara_111007.mp3 Mon, 12 Nov 2007 12:00:00 EST TVO 2007 Education, 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. 26:16 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/bi/audio/BI_Full_ArielGarten_111707.mp3 Sat, 17 Nov 2007 16:00:00 EST TVO 2007 Education, Public Broadcasting, Ontario Education