A non-profit organization, human center, approach to solving poverty with profit presented by iDE Global‘s CEO, Tim Prewitt: Thinking about markets for the poor — using game theory Solving poverty is no game, but serious business. However, there’s a benefit to thinking about market systems in the terms of games like poker. Poker, for example, is what economists would consider a “zero-sum …
Self Reflected – A Scientific and Artistic Look Inside Your Brain
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.” …
Sheroes Hangout Cafe, Agra, India
The non-profit Stop Acid Attacks, opened Sheroes in 2014. By employing survivors of devastating acid attacks, the cafe aims to foster confidence in the victims while raising awareness and demanding more severe laws to punish attackers. The vibrant cafe serves food, but also sells crafts and artwork by its employees, and has a library and gathering space for performances. Address: …
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 …
Welcome to the Future Patagonia National Park!
Since 2014, Conservacion Patagonica has put unprecedented efforts to protecting the biologically critical area of Aysen, Chile. Today, over 700,000 acres have been assembled, creating the largest privately protected area in the world—soon to become part of the Chilean National Park system! In the meantime, Patagonia Park is open to visitors from October through April. Unfold the New Brochure, discover the fascinating history …
Visit Patagonia’s Protected Areas
If you believe in the importance of private and public land conservation and restoration, have a passion for wild landscapes—and love sharing mate with gauchos— you must visit Patagonia and some of its most beautiful areas Tompkins Conservation has helped protect! In Chile, visit Pumalin Park and Corcovado National Park in the Chilean southern Lakes Region, Yendegaia National Park in Tierra del Fuego’s Magallanes Region, …
To Asia with Love – A Connoisseur Guide
Discover colorful, personal favorites and off the map experiences from expatriates, local, and curious travelers. Writer Kim Fay was the inspiration behind the compilation of from the heart stories to create To Asia with Love, which aspired the guidebook series with volumes featuring Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, Japan, Nepal or North India. Purchase To Vietnam with Love, To Thailand with Love, To Myanmar with …
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