Video Dog - Big Think - Salon.com http://dir.salon.com/topics/video_dog_big_think/?source=rss&aim=video_dog_big_think en-us Copyright 2007 Salon.com. Mon, 07 Jul 2008 03:07:00 PDT Big Think: "I'm a change agent" Mon, 07 Jul 2008 03:07:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/big_think/2008/07/07/bt_bolz/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/big_think/2008/07/07/bt_bolz/index.html?source=rss Founder of Journey With an Afghan School Julia Bolz discusses the joys and challenges of helping all children go to school. Big Think: Has the Web changed our sense of humor? Mon, 07 Jul 2008 03:07:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/big_think/2008/06/30/bt_huebel/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/big_think/2008/06/30/bt_huebel/index.html?source=rss Human Giant comedian Rob Huebel discusses the effects of YouTube, and what makes a president funny. Big Think: Saving the world two shoes at a time Mon, 07 Jul 2008 03:07:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/big_think/2008/06/23/bt_mycoskie/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/big_think/2008/06/23/bt_mycoskie/index.html?source=rss The founder of TOMS Shoes discusses how purchasing a pair can help others. Big Think: Robert Butler wants you to stay young Mon, 07 Jul 2008 03:07:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/big_think/2008/06/16/bt_butler/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/big_think/2008/06/16/bt_butler/index.html?source=rss The president of the International Longevity Center talks about how we can slow aging. Big Think: "There's room for music in social issues" Mon, 07 Jul 2008 03:07:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/big_think/2008/06/09/bt_jean/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/big_think/2008/06/09/bt_jean/index.html?source=rss Wyclef Jean reflects on life in Haiti, immigrating to America and the business and politics of music. Big Think: Paul Muldoon on far-flung metaphors Mon, 07 Jul 2008 03:07:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/big_think/2008/06/02/bt_muldoon/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/big_think/2008/06/02/bt_muldoon/index.html?source=rss The poet recalls his Irish roots and reads "The Coyote." Big Think: Howard Zinn on "the best of wars" Mon, 07 Jul 2008 03:07:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/big_think/2008/05/26/bt_zinn/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/big_think/2008/05/26/bt_zinn/index.html?source=rss The historian on lessons he learned from serving in WWII. Big Think: Would you replace your front lawn with food? Mon, 07 Jul 2008 03:07:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/big_think/2008/05/19/bt_haeg/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/big_think/2008/05/19/bt_haeg/index.html?source=rss Artist Fritz Haeg talks about making better lawns and urban animal homes. Big Think: The evolution of the World Bank Mon, 07 Jul 2008 03:07:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/big_think/2008/05/12/bt_rischard/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/big_think/2008/05/12/bt_rischard/index.html?source=rss 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. Big Think: Would you break the law for your pet? Mon, 07 Jul 2008 03:07:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/big_think/2008/05/05/bt_newkirk/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/big_think/2008/05/05/bt_newkirk/index.html?source=rss PETA president Ingrid Newkirk on morality, responsibility and animal rights. Big Think: Beyond a "protectionist-only" environmentalism Mon, 07 Jul 2008 03:07:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/big_think/2008/04/28/bt_moriarty/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/big_think/2008/04/28/bt_moriarty/index.html?source=rss Surfrider Foundation's Jim Moriarty on the role of the government, the individual and business in protecting our oceans. Big Think: Conversation with Naomi Klein Mon, 07 Jul 2008 03:07:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/big_think/2008/04/21/bt_klein/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/big_think/2008/04/21/bt_klein/index.html?source=rss The author and activist talks about her political awakening. Big Think: Richard Meier on freedom of movement Mon, 07 Jul 2008 03:07:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/big_think/2008/04/07/bt_meier/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/big_think/2008/04/07/bt_meier/index.html?source=rss The architect discusses his work, the color white and the difference between buildings and art. Big Think: "Shalom in the Home" rabbi on religion in crisis Mon, 07 Jul 2008 03:07:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/big_think/2008/03/31/bt_boteach/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/big_think/2008/03/31/bt_boteach/index.html?source=rss Shmuley Boteach says "raw untempered masculinity has adversely affected our world." Big Think: ACLU president on the problems with government secrecy Mon, 07 Jul 2008 03:07:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/big_think/2008/03/24/bt_strossen/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/big_think/2008/03/24/bt_strossen/index.html?source=rss Nadine Strossen on the role of the ACLU and the current threats to our civil liberties. Big Think: Can the U.S. redeem itself overseas? Mon, 07 Jul 2008 03:07:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/big_think/2008/03/17/bt_paragkhanna/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/big_think/2008/03/17/bt_paragkhanna/index.html?source=rss Parag Khanna on contemporary superpowers, "Bollystan" and the decline of Russia. Big Think: Wikipedia's founder on free speech and innovation Mon, 07 Jul 2008 03:07:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/big_think/2008/03/10/bt_jimmywales/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/big_think/2008/03/10/bt_jimmywales/index.html?source=rss Jimmy Wales discusses finding joy in what he does and the importance of online communities. Big Think: "I'm a soldier for social justice" Mon, 07 Jul 2008 03:07:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/big_think/2008/02/25/bt_mutambara/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/big_think/2008/02/25/bt_mutambara/index.html?source=rss Arthur Mutambara on making Zimbabwe the Switzerland of Africa. Big Think: A MoveOn founder on mom power Mon, 07 Jul 2008 03:07:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/big_think/2008/02/18/bt_joanblades/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/big_think/2008/02/18/bt_joanblades/index.html?source=rss Joan Blades on her organization MomsRising and the brilliance of the crowd. Big Think: Graham Hill on the issue of our times Mon, 07 Jul 2008 03:07:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/big_think/2008/02/11/bt_grahamhill/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/big_think/2008/02/11/bt_grahamhill/index.html?source=rss The Treehugger founder on our relationship with the environment. Posen: You can't get luxury at low prices Mon, 07 Jul 2008 03:07:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/big_think/2008/02/04/bt_posen/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/big_think/2008/02/04/bt_posen/index.html?source=rss Designer Zac Posen talks about the allure of "masstige" and the transformative power of fashion. Big Think: "The theme of poetry is death" Mon, 07 Jul 2008 03:07:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/big_think/2008/01/28/bt_collins/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/big_think/2008/01/28/bt_collins/index.html?source=rss Poet Billy Collins reflects on teaching, reading and writing poetry. Big Think: "Somebody has to make a decision to shoot down that airplane" Mon, 07 Jul 2008 03:07:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/big_think/2008/01/21/bt_dershowitz/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/big_think/2008/01/21/bt_dershowitz/index.html?source=rss Alan Dershowitz believes in a jurisprudence for everything, including torture. Big Think: Ayaan Hirsi Ali on the clash between Islam and the West Mon, 07 Jul 2008 03:07:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/big_think/2008/01/14/bt_ayaanhirsiali/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/big_think/2008/01/14/bt_ayaanhirsiali/index.html?source=rss Her family thinks she's mad, cursed and evil, but she is optimistic that the West can help reform Islamic countries. Big Think: Pepin on patriotism, a good chicken Mon, 07 Jul 2008 03:07:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/big_think/2008/01/07/bt_pepin/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/video_dog/big_think/2008/01/07/bt_pepin/index.html?source=rss There's nothing more seductive than a good table and the right wine.