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TEDActive 2015
TEDActive 2015
Truth and Dare.
March 16–20 2015 · Whistler, BC, Canada

In 2015, we will seek to challenge our core beliefs in search of deeper truth, while we celebrate the thinkers, dreamers and mavericks who dare to offer bold new alternatives.

Join us at TEDActive 2015, where you can actively engage in a creative community while enjoying the TED Conference on beautiful HD screens in the relaxed, award-winning environment of Whistler. Make new friends, explore innovative experiences, contribute to workshops and discussions, and see what impact you can have.

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The Art of Stillness: Adventures in Going Nowhere
By Pico Iyer

An unexpected truth from a celebrated travel writer: stillness just might be the ultimate adventure. Pico Iyer reveals how stillness can act as a creative catalyst, and advocates for a way of living that counters the frenetic design of our modern lives.

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