Have you come across TED ?
TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design. It started out (in 1984) as a conference bringing together people from those three worlds. Since then its scope has become ever broader. The annual conference now brings together the world's most fascinating thinkers and doers, who are challenged to give the talk of their lives (in 18 minutes).
This site makes the best talks and performances from TED and partners available to the world, for free. More than 400 TEDTalks are now available, with more added each week. All of the talks feature closed captions in English, and many feature subtitles in various languages. These videos are released under a Creative Commons license, so they can be freely shared and reposted.
I have heard amazing people give the most wonderful talks - Amy Tan, Nicholas Negroponte, Ken Robinson on creativity, and Elizabeth Gilbert on genius... http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/elizabeth_gilbert_on_genius.html
The TED Prize is designed to leverage the TED Community's exceptional array of talent and resources. It is awarded annually to three exceptional individuals who each receive $100,000 and, much more important, the granting of "One Wish to Change the World." After several months of preparation, they unveil their wish at an award ceremony held during the TED Conference. These wishes have led to collaborative initiatives with far-reaching impact.
Check out Dave Eggers talking about a radical new approach to education in the community...
http://onceuponaschool.org/?page_id=191
Brilliant.
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