TED Talks - Ideas Worth Spreading

The T(echnology) E(ntertainment) D(esign) convention is a collection of lectures from thinkers around the world. There's over 150 of them on YouTube and their website to watch for free. Each lecture is from 5-30 minutes long on all sorts of shtuff.  They use these lectures to try and interest investors.

Find a cool one
http://www.youtube.com/profile_videos?u … or&p=r

Fractals in African buildings and braiding
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7n36qV4L … ature=user

The case for informed optimism
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5vka0MR … ature=user

The art of creating creatures
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b694exl_oZo

Find any you really liked?

This one is my favorite.  Robot feet inspired by nature's perfect design.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ascql_RoeBU