We tend to forget how complicated our technology has become and how even relative simple things require a whole infrastructure to be available. In this Ted.com video Thomas Thwaites took it upon himself to try to build a toaster from scratch, starting with collecting the raw materials.
It shows not only how difficult it is to start from the raw materials, but also that in order to learn what to do you have to go back to ancient books.
A positive outlook on life has a significant impact not only on your happiness but also on things such as creativity and effectiveness at your work. This Ted talk by psychologist Shawn Achor shares how you can create lasting positive change by every day: – Record 3 new things you are grateful for, for 21 … READ MORE…
At the World Expo in Shanghai the English pavillion was one of the most creative ones. In this ted.com presentation the architect Thomas Heatherwick shares the ideas behind this as well as other projects he has or is working on.