An unprecedented insight into the brain and itself … the neural choreographies of Self Reflected are designed to mirror the functioning of the viewer’s own mind: Inspired by the cutting edge of neuroscience and engineering to expand our understanding of the natural world, Dr. Greg Dunn, neuroscientist and artist, and Dr. Brian Edwards, physicist and artist create Self Reflected images. The images …
Cuba—A Moment In Time
There is a toothless banana seller outside of Vinales, a sleepy hamlet, four hours’ drive west of Havana. The old man’s banana cart sits on the side of a dead-end road, flanked by banana trees and vine-covered limestone towers, known as mogotes. A sign on the cart says, Nunca se es demasiado viejo para el amor—“Never too old for love.” …
Tompkins Conservation: A Pure Legacy
Kris and Doug Tompkins’ love for the outdoors brought them to the corporate world but their business successes and continued passion for adventure brought them full circle back to nature. We, our children, and future generations are fortunate to have such exceptional philanthropists and activists who chose to step off the corporate ladder to focus on the preservation of the …
Sunshine to Clean Water
Brilliant Swedish biochemist, Petra Wadström, developed a simple, reliable, and affordable portable unit technology to provide clean water where water resources are scarce and prone to contamination. Each water purifying device contains a cloth filter to remove larger particles, and utilizes ultraviolet radiation to remove pathological contaminants. With an average lifespan of 7-10 years, the portable water purifier has been deliberately designed …
The Nature Fix
“One of the powers of nature is that it provides good metaphors for resiliency and living life, and there’s no metaphor stronger than running a river. Rivers hit all my buttons: fun, beauty, excitement, physical challenge, social engagement,” says Florence Williams in her second book: The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative. Florence Williams author of …
Yann Arthus-Bertrand – An Elevated Vision
Yann Arthus-Bertrand has committed his life to deepening our connections with the environment and one another. For years, I have found great inspiration in his work and have shared it with family, friends, co-workers, students, and now the PI community! As a dedicated aficionada, I have tried to keep track of Arthus-Bertrand’s on-going accomplishments. In an attempt to guide you through …
Most Inspirational Movies by Yann Arthus Bertrand & The Good Planet Foundation
Through the following movies Yann Arthus-Bertrand shows our earth at its most sublime through never-before-seen aerial images and footage accompanied by soaring music, resulting in an ode to the beauty of the world, providing a moment to draw breath and for introspection: HOME – 2009- Filmed in 50 countries, A survey of the planet and Solutions for a Sustainable World. Contrary to many documentaries …
Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature
Innovations Inspired by Nature – What We Can Learn From the Genius that Surrounds Us Inspired by her backyard observations in Missoula, Montana, biologist and natural history writer, Janine Benyus, invented the word biomimicry in 1990. The publication of her book Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature in 1997 introduced the world to the idea of applying natural principles to human problems. Since the …
The Traveling Spoon – A Most Delicious and Inspiring Initiative!
Traveling Spoon follows a simple concept, yet it has the power to change your traveling experience and the world for the better! Business school cohorts and entrepreneurs, Aashi Vel and Steph Lawrence, created Traveling Spoon to help travelers and hosts share homemade meals and culinary traditions, encouraging more authentic and connected traveler experiences for tourists and locals alike. Traveling Spoon can …
Snow Art – Dependent Upon Climate
Sonja Hinrichsen’s patterns on the snowscape are an ephemeral force on nature. Wearing snowshoes, the environmental artist has spiraled her way over snow-covered mountains and lakes from Colorado and New York, to Finland and France. The results are impermanent bird-footed patterns on the snow. Her installations, made with community volunteers, reveal themselves as intricate drawings from above, while the experience …