Talks at Google

Author and researcher Karen Bakker visits Google to discuss her new book "The Sounds of Life: How Digital Technology Is Bringing Us Closer to the Worlds of Animals and Plants". The natural world teems with remarkable conversations, many beyond human hearing range. Scientists are using groundbreaking digital technologies to uncover these astonishing sounds, revealing vibrant communication among our...

Author, executive consultant, speaker, and investor Ann Hiatt visits Google to discuss her book "Bet on Yourself: Recognize, Own, and Implement Breakthrough Opportunities", a how-to guide on taking charge of your career and creating a life full of learning, adventure, and success. Whether you're stuck in your current job, starting your first job, or are mid-career and wanting to finally be recogni...

Michael Fox and Jim Fuller visit Google to discuss mushrooms, making a case for why everyone should switch from eating meat to this delicious plant-based superfood. Aside from the number of health benefits associated with eating mushrooms, they're arguably one of the most delicious foods when prepared properly. Their cellular structure and fibers resemble those of meat fibers, containing many of t...

Author Angela Duckworth visits Google to discuss her book, "Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance." In the book, Angela explores the science of why some people succeed and others fail, and why talent alone doesn't guarantee success. Drawing on her own powerful story as the daughter of a scientist who frequently criticized her supposed lack of "genius," Duckworth describes her early eye-openi...

Emmy award-winning actress, singer/songwriter, host, producer, and author Keke Palmer visits Google to talk about her journey and the importance of building belonging through community. Keke Palmer is a passionate voice of the millennial generation. She was honored with a 2021 Primetime Emmy Award for her portrayal of the five Taylor family members in her own series, "Turnt Up with the Taylors," b...

Deepica Mutyala visits Google to discuss her journey as a South-Asian American beauty entrepreneur who is changing beauty standards and revolutionizing the beauty industry. Deepica's mission is to champion multicultural beauty through products, community, conversation, and awareness. She is also working to dismantle colorism with the power and voice of both her personal and Live Tinted platforms....

Daniel Pink visits Google to discuss his book "The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward." The book demonstrates the transforming power of our most misunderstood yet potentially most valuable emotion: regret. Everybody has regrets. They're a universal and healthy part of being human. Understanding how regret works can help us make smarter decisions, perform better at work and scho...

This Talk explores the signs and symptoms of autism and the benefits of neurodiversity; strategies for the autistic child's success; how the family and siblings can best support an autistic child; and local resources, promising innovations, apps, programs such as Early Support Program for Autism, and assistive technologies for kids with autism. Originally published in January of 2018. Visit YouTub...

Vinod Khosla provides an insightful look at renewable energy - where we are today and where we need to be tomorrow, as well as the key criteria necessary to differentiate real solutions from niche opportunities. His focus is on solutions for China and India - how to identify them, the importance of cost, scaling, and carbon trajectory, and the policy prescriptions that can help drive innovation. ...

Anupam Kher visits Google to discuss his journey, his career, and how he continues to give back. Best known for his prolific career in Indian and International cinema, Anupam Kher has appeared in over 500 films and 100 plays. He is a recipient of the IIFA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Indian Cinema, was nominated for the prestigious British Academy Film Awards, and received a record breakin...

David Moser is a man of many talents. Not only is he a linguist and sinologist, an author and commentator for BBC and CCTV, and the Associate Dean of Peking University, but he has also been active in the Beijing music scene for more than 20 years and performs in various groups such as "Rhythm Dogs," "the Du Yinjiao Quarters", "Zang Tianshuo's Group" and "Ah-Q Jazz Group". In honor of Jazz Apprecia...

Dr. Temple Grandin visits Google to discuss her book "Visual Thinking: The Hidden Gifts of People Who Think in Pictures, Patterns, and Abstractions" - this landmark book reveals, celebrates, and advocates for the special minds and contributions of visual thinkers. A quarter of a century after her memoir, "Thinking in Pictures", forever changed how the world understood autism, Temple Grandin transf...

It may "take a village to raise a child," but most American families are struggling to do the job on their own. While parents work longer hours for less money and the costs of childcare, healthcare, and college skyrocket, the share of the U.S. budget spent on kids has fallen 22 percent since 1960. More and more children may well not make it to a healthy, productive adulthood. That's terrible for t...

Renowned astrophysicist and professor Vinod Krishan visits Google to discuss the phenomenal diversity of plasmas in the cosmos and in our day-to-day lives. Describing multi-level techniques used to study plasma configuration and stability, with emphasis on its relevance to the global challenges we face today like clean energy, Professor Krishan takes us on a journey to better understand plasma, th...

American Paralympic medalist Colleen Young visits Google to discuss her career journey as a Paralympian and World Champion, and how she is driving awareness for the visually impaired community. Colleen Young is a three-time Paralympic medalist, two-time bronze medalist in the 100m breaststroke, and a silver medalist in the 200m Individual Medley for Team USA. Having been born legally blind and wit...