While the concept of a dictionary dates back to ancient civilisations, the first English dictionary wasn’t published until the 1600s. Historically, dictionaries have been written by individual authors who chose what to include or exclude, but today it appears we have more of an input.
Ilan Stavans shares the history of Webster’s Dictionary in this Ted Talk. Click through to watch.
Sally Rugg is one of Australia’s most influential campaigners for social change and How Powerful We Are is her manifesto for championing what you believe is right.
Whether you’re already alarmed and engaged, understanding our emotional reactions to climate change is critical to convincing others to act. How to Talk About Climate Change in a Way That Makes a Difference is about understanding why people who aren’t like you feel the way they do and learning to talk to them effectively.
From small daily commitments to larger ongoing projects, How to Think Like an Activist offers tangible ways to start building the world you want to live in now, right now.
“Sea of Solitude” is a video game which explores how battling the “monsters” of loneliness and self-doubt can help us better grapple with the complexity and struggles of mental health. In this Ted Talk, artist Cornelia Geppert shares the game.
Herb, A Cook’s Companion explores how to use herbs, when to deploy them, and how to capture those flavours to use when they might not be seasonally available.
Advice…it seems to come from everywhere when you are younger and often at times when you’re not really in the frame of mind to listen to it. That’s why we love that YA novels offer little words of wisdom within their pages. Here’s our fav.
Science teacher Tyler DeWitt thinks science textbooks are impossible to understand. He delivers a rousing call for science teachers to ditch the jargon and make science fun in this Ted Talk.
Houseplants have the power to transform any room. With their lush foliage and structural beauty, they help create indoor oases that bring a sense of tranquility to our busy lives. In Plantopedia, Lauren Camilleri and Sophia Kaplan from Leaf Supply present the definitive guide to keeping happy, healthy houseplants in any space.
Fire Country is a cry from the heart asking for change in how Australia cares for country by using Indigenous fire practices to help restore our nation.
