An overview of drag culture and its mainstream impact beyond RuPaul’s Drag Race.
Video Link (starts at 51:40)
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Helmets
Yes, helmets. A look at how it evolved for use in the military and various sports over time.
Slides Link (keynote)
Video Link (starts at 3:55)
Spirited Away
Stories from the year David spent living and teaching in Tokunoshima, a small fishing village in Japan.
Slides Link (keynote)
Video Link (starts at 36:30)
Gun (Un)control
A data-driven talk on the state of gun laws, how to get a gun, what an “assault weapon” is, and general facts about guns.
The Evolution of Rock Climbing
From grizzled bearded men in the mountains to cutting-edge athletes in the gym, how the sport of climbing has changed since its beginnings a century ago.
Applied Feels Management
A look at what cognitive behavioral therapy is and how mind maps can be as a tool to perform it.
Surfing
The History of San Francisco in 3 Cocktails
Recording available on YouTube.
Baking Basics
With chocolate chip cookies as the medium, master baker Jay explains the reasoning behind all the ingredients involved in baking, and techniques that affect taste and texture.
The Afterlife of Stuff
The average American produces about 1500 pounds of waste a year. What happens to our trash and recycling after you figure out which bin to put it in? Is there a better way to do this?
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