Is the obesity crisis hiding a bigger problem? | Video on TED.com

"So what if we're fighting the wrong war, fighting obesity rather than insulin resistance? Even worse, what if blaming the obese means we're blaming the victims? What if some of our fundamental ideas about obesity are just wrong?"



Transcript available there for those who would rather read than listen.

A Nation of Wimps

"Messing up, however, even in the playground, is wildly out of style. Although error and experimentation are the true mothers of success, parents are taking pains to remove failure from the equation."

Advice for Grads from Two Sociologists

“Happy Graduation, Seniors! Congratulations! What’s next?  Below is some sociologically-inspired, out-of-the-box advice on work, love, family, friendship, and the meaning of life. “
This is intended for college graduates, but I think it’s great stuff for any adult (and besides, not everyone goes to college). 

The Zen of floating

 "After just 20 minutes in a sensory-deprivation tank, you can reach a state of zero thought"