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Talks that celebrate the boundless creativity of an open mind

Where do extraordinary ideas come from? Explore these talks from Canada that celebrate the boundless inspiration, innovation and creativity that blossom in a culture as open as its landscape. (Curated in partnership with Destination Canada)

How to find a sense of belonging -- wherever you are

Lori McCarthy's mission was simple: to fall in love with her homeland. She wanted to understand why everyone from her area – the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada – felt profoundly connected to their community, traditions and, perhaps most importantly, their recipes. In McCarthy's ensuing conversations with family and friends – her grandparents, fisherman, foragers, hunters and more – she had a realization: you don't simply find connection to a place, you have to cultivate it.

The unexpected story of one of the biggest coastal cleanups ever

When the COVID-19 pandemic threatened to shut down Kevin Smith's ecotourism company in the Great Bear Rainforest in British Columbia, he teamed up with five of his direct competitors – including sharing personal financial details – to pitch an idea for funding from the British Columbia government. Hear how they used their knowledge of the landscape to work together on a massive environmental cleanup.

The power of connecting with your identity

In a moving talk that's also part poem, artist Matricia Bauer shares her journey to claim her Indigenous identity after her community suffered at the hands of Canada's residential schools.

Does AI actually understand us?

Is AI as smart as it seems? Exploring the "brain" behind machine learning, neural networker Alona Fyshe delves into the language processing abilities of talkative tech (like the groundbreaking chatbot and internet obsession ChatGPT) and explains how different it is from your own brain -- even though it can sound convincingly human.

What to do when there's a polar bear in your backyard

As Arctic ice melts, polar bears are being forced on land -- and they're hungry. With the apex predators frequently turning to human junkyards for a snack, northern towns have had to get creative in order to keep both their people and wildlife safe. Biologist and conservationist Alysa McCall shares lessons from the field on how to safely navigate contact with these magnificent animals and plan for a future where climate change forces us all a little closer.

How to feng shui your fridge — and other happy climate hacks

Is it possible for taking action on climate change to make you feel happy? Behavioral scientist Jiaying Zhao believes that's the only way we'll create lasting, sustainable change. From treat meals to feng shui fridges, she offers eight life hacks to lower your carbon emissions while increasing your joy and fulfillment.

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