Alexandra Williamson el-Effendi of Bumble tells us about the effects of the online dating revolution in the offline world. “When women make the first move, the dynamics shift. These relationships are beginning with respect and kindness.”

“Not having community is bad for us.” As we buy into an identity that is defined by personal success, the acquisition of money and a strong insistence on self-reliance, many of us find ourselves lonely, disconnected and ill-prepared to deal with even the most minor adversity.

“When the most marginalized voices are leading the conversation – that’s when inclusion happens.” Natalia Oberti Noguera explores the divisive role of privilege in venture capital investments and society.

“We didn’t have freedom, we didn’t have a voice.” In Kabul, Afghanistan, the energy and power of heavy metal music provide an outlet for release and a means of self-determination for youth surrounded by bombs and bullets.

“Learning science from a textbook is like learning how to ride a bike from a pamphlet,” says biochemist Komal Dadlani, referring to how she was taught science in her home country of Chile. Dadlani talks about democratizing how science is taught with a lab in every student’s pocket.

The lens of social science provides a pathway to design for greater human capability. Dan Ariely guides us through the notion of designing for the mental world, a virtually ignored space that has the potential to dramatically improve health, financial decision-making and overall quality of life.

With less than 27% of all US high school seniors showing proficiency in science, Ben Dubin-Thaler developed the BioBus, a research lab on wheels that lets kids meet science close up wherever they are. The goal? That all students achieve their full scientific potential, regardless of racial or income background.

Can past international conflicts teach the US how to step off the path of divisiveness? Lessons learned in pre and post-Apartheid South Africa shed profound light on the challenges confronting the US, the threat posed to democracy and the dangers of wallowing in victimhood.

In global health circles, mental health issues aren’t limited to disasters, conflict, genocide or extreme poverty – but in the same way that they exist across all cultures. In this brilliant talk, Père (“Father”) Eddy Eustache and Bepi Raviola speak to the next steps for global health partnerships.

“We all grew up wanting to be Indiana Jones,” says scientist Sarah Parcak. From our friends at National Geographic — this amazing panel about citizen science and democratized exploration. As explorer David Lang puts it, “Science isn’t about publishing papers. It’s about curiosity.”