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Video Dog - Big Think

Big Think: The evolution of the World Bank
Former World Bank vice president Jean-François Rischard talks about the libertarian culture of the institution and the differences between business in the U.S. and Europe.
May 12, 2008
Big Think: Would you break the law for your pet?
PETA president Ingrid Newkirk on morality, responsibility and animal rights.
May 5, 2008
Big Think: Beyond a "protectionist-only" environmentalism
Surfrider Foundation's Jim Moriarty on the role of the government, the individual and business in protecting our oceans.
Apr 28, 2008
Big Think: Conversation with Naomi Klein
The author and activist talks about her political awakening.
Apr 21, 2008
Big Think: Richard Meier on freedom of movement
The architect discusses his work, the color white and the difference between buildings and art.
Apr 7, 2008
Big Think: "Shalom in the Home" rabbi on religion in crisis
Shmuley Boteach says "raw untempered masculinity has adversely affected our world."
Mar 31, 2008
Big Think: ACLU president on the problems with government secrecy
Nadine Strossen on the role of the ACLU and the current threats to our civil liberties.
Mar 24, 2008
Big Think: Can the U.S. redeem itself overseas?
Parag Khanna on contemporary superpowers, "Bollystan" and the decline of Russia.
Mar 17, 2008
Big Think: Wikipedia's founder on free speech and innovation
Jimmy Wales discusses finding joy in what he does and the importance of online communities.
Mar 10, 2008
Big Think: "I'm a soldier for social justice"
Arthur Mutambara on making Zimbabwe the Switzerland of Africa.
Feb 25, 2008
Big Think: A MoveOn founder on mom power
Joan Blades on her organization MomsRising and the brilliance of the crowd.
Feb 18, 2008
Big Think: Graham Hill on the issue of our times
The Treehugger founder on our relationship with the environment.
Feb 11, 2008
Posen: You can't get luxury at low prices
Designer Zac Posen talks about the allure of "masstige" and the transformative power of fashion.
Feb 4, 2008
Big Think: "The theme of poetry is death"
Poet Billy Collins reflects on teaching, reading and writing poetry.
Jan 28, 2008
Big Think: "Somebody has to make a decision to shoot down that airplane"
Alan Dershowitz believes in a jurisprudence for everything, including torture.
Jan 21, 2008
Big Think: Ayaan Hirsi Ali on the clash between Islam and the West
Her family thinks she's mad, cursed and evil, but she is optimistic that the West can help reform Islamic countries.
Jan 14, 2008
Big Think: Pepin on patriotism, a good chicken
There's nothing more seductive than a good table and the right wine.
Jan 7, 2008
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