Tag Archives: Life

Give Yourself Permission to be Creative

At TED2020, Ethan Hawke gave a remote talk about the benefits of being creative. As someone who often struggles to find meaning in whatever it is I do here, this bit was especially good to hear: Do you think human … Continue reading

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Japanese director went deep into one of the poorest area in China丨Beyond the Mountain

About THE REASONS I LIVE HERE This is a documentary series featuring Chinese people who are living abroad and foreigners in China. We are currently working on our English subtitles and looking for volunteers! Please feel free to add subtitles … Continue reading

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Asking Hunter-Gatherers Life’s Toughest Questions

The Hadza Tribe or Hadzabe are a remote African Tribe of Hunter-Gatherers in African country of Tanzania. A few months ago, I was lucky to enough to be able to join them on a hunt to baboons. We didn’t catch … Continue reading

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Whale super-group caught on camera – BBC News

When a drone pilot captured footage of an enormous group of whales off the coast of Australia last year, it sent scientists into a frenzy. A pod of that size, known as a super-group, and the “bubble-net” feeding behaviour they … Continue reading

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The Circles of Friendship | Kottke

This chart caught my eye yesterday: It’s from Robin Dunbar’s recent book, Friends: Understanding the Power of Our Most Important Relationships. You might recall the author’s name from his concept of Dunbar’s number:that on average people can maintain about 150 … Continue reading

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Sci-Fi Short Film: “ARK ” | DUST

Captain Mira Bernhard is finally home after a lengthy mission to the new planet, GAIA – humanity’s last hope. But what’s only been a 5-year trip for her, has been 45-year wait for her husband. “ARK” by Soma Helmi Connect … Continue reading

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Slim Pickins

This is Jahmicah Dawes and Slim Pickins Outfitters. He and his wife Heather run the first Black-owned outdoor outfitting shop in the country – in Stephenville, TX of all places. But more than that, they are telling a story of … Continue reading

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Extreme Animal Relationships | Earth Unplugged

There are a surprising number of animals that benefit from working together but how and why do they do it? Subscribe to Earth Unplugged for more amazing animal videos – http://bit.ly/SubscribeToEarthUnplugged Maddie Moate explains the three types of symbiotic relationship … Continue reading

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BTO Bird ID – Cattle Egret

A white heron in the UK is likely to be a Little or Great White Egret. Occasionally Cattle Egrets turn up, and some even stay to breed. How can you pick one of these wanderers out?

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Chuj Boys of Summer

Speaking only his native language a Guatemalan teenager begins his new life in rural Colorado. A true story starring those who live it. Winner: SXSW Special Jury Award Winner: National Board of Review Student Award Winner: NYU Graduate Film Wasserman/King … Continue reading

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