Tag: TED talk
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Three Keys To Paid Speaking
TED talks, YouTube rants and Mr. Peanut [ Spoiler Alert – voiced by Robert Downey Jr.] , the mascot for Planters Peanuts, are all signs of just how highly valued the art of oratory is today. “Yep, even Mr. Peanut can be seen in Planters ads giving TED-style presentations; people are spending top dollar to attend…
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How to Engage In Or Avoid A Political Conversation
So how do you respond when someone brings you into the conversation? How do you answer when they ask you for your opinion or who you’re going to vote for? Sharon Schweitzer, an international etiquette expert, author and founder of Protocol & Etiquette Worldwide, says you have options. You don’t want to respond Keeping your…
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Digital Habits Is Innovation Platform Founded In Milan Italy
Digital Habits is an extension of the international design studio Habits. Founded in Milan in 2012, it specializes in connected objects. For example, a few years ago during the 2017 edition of the Superdesign Show by Superstudio, Digital Habits examined in depth the relationship between the user, the context and controls of electronic products.Since then,…
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The Role of Proper Dental Care In Your Well-being
The average person doesn’t take too much care of their oral health. Sure, they will brush their teeth twice a day. And, if they are really particular, they may even floss on a regular basis. Beyond this, however, few people really pay attention to what is going on with their teeth and gums. While this…
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Scott McCloud’s Worthy TED Talk On Science In Art: Variantology In Comics
Whether you are a fan of comic books or not, this is an entertaining TED talk and here is why: it expounds the process of thought and observational connectivity in science and in the arts. Uh- what does that mean? In simpler terms, this short TED lecture explains how a scientific mind operates in the arts. Narrator…
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Ontario Basic Income Pilot Begins- Special Advisor Hugh Segal Appointed
The province has appointed the Honourable Hugh Segal to provide advice on the design and implementation of a Basic Income Pilot in Ontario, as announced in the 2016 Budget. Basic income, or guaranteed annual income, is a payment to eligible families or individuals that ensures a minimum level of income. Ontario will design and implement…