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Carl Sagan, "Cosmos" and "The Pale Blue Dot", was also known for his popularization of science, his efforts to increase scientific understanding among the general public, and his positions in favor of scientific skepticism and against pseudoscience. OF

Sam Harris. argues that science can -- and should -- be an authority on moral issues, shaping human values. OF

Cameron Sinclair, is co-founder of Architecture for Humanity, a nonprofit that seeks architecture solutions to global crises. OF

Steven David Levitt, is an American economist known for his work in the field of crime. This is about the Economics of Crack Cocaine. OF

Some of the world's most baffling social problems, says Peter Eigen, can be traced to systematic, pervasive government corruption, hand-in-glove with global companies. OF

Dr David Suzuki, award-winning scientist and environmentalist, says that, "Nature provides services such as clean air, water, and soil that are rarely factored into the cost of doing business." OF

Jay Cross: People in organisations often don't talk to each other enough. Helping people to get together improves their learning. OF

Stuart Corrigan, Managing Director of Vanguard Scotland speak about why change programmes fail. OF

Ashesi University is already charting a new course in African education, with its high-tech facilities, innovative academic program and emphasis on leadership. OF

C. K. Prahalad, acclaimed professor of Corporate Strategy, discusses both good and bad effects of globalization on the global poor. OF

Steve Jobs: "You can't connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future." OF

Majora Carter, (born October 27, 1966) is an African-American environmental justice advocate and economic consultant from the South Bronx area of New York City. OF

Paul Hawken, has spent over a decade researching organizations dedicated to restoring the environment and fostering social justice. OF

HOME has been conceived to take a message of environmental change, and the need for mobilization out to every human being. OF

Eric Dishman, makes a bold argument: That the US health care system needs to create personal, networked, home-based health care for all. OF

Stewart Brand, talks about the development of slums, and the role slums play in economic development. OF

Peter Gloor talks about his work mapping social networks. "Don't be a star, be a galaxy." OF

Fields Wicker-Miurin says that leadership doesn't have a user's manual, but stories of remarkable, local leaders are the next best thing. OF

Bill Strickland: Social innovator, has a conviction that an atmosphere of high culture and respect will energize even the most troubled students. OF

Malcolm Gladwell, in "The Outliers" examines why do some people succeed, living remarkably productive and impactful lives, while so many more never reach their potential? OF

Denis Meadows talks about the need to make the necessary transition to a different sort of non-growing economy possible, without "collapse". We need to take difficult social decisions today, if that is to be possible. OF