What is Curiosity?
Stories of Impact
HEALTH OF THE OCEANS
Oceanographer and Mission Blue Founder Dr. Sylvia Earle explores the risks that the world’s oceans face and what can be done to save them.
WHAT MAKES YOU CURIOUS?
Some of the most curious minds on our planet answer a simple question: “What makes you curious?”
EXPLORING THE UNIVERSE
Physicists ask, “What is the Universe?” “What is Dark Matter?” “How Does String Theory fit into our understanding of the Universe as we know it?”
QUANTUM COMPUTING
Columbia University String Theory Physicist Dr. Brian Greene explores the question “What is Quantum Computing?” How will it fundamentally impact and transform our world?
FUTURE OF THE INTERNET
A “Father of the Internet”, Dr Vint Cerf, peeks into the future of what the Internet may look like and what the impact of the Internet of Thins may mean for our technology.
THE FUTURE OF NANOTECHNOLOGY
How will nanotechnology impact our future in a variety of fields, including health and medicine, as well as material sciences, such as lubricants for transportation in the 21st century?
THE CREATIVE WRITER
Pulitzer Prize Winner and famed historian David McCullough focuses on what it takes to be a great writer and that sense of purpose which drives him
UNIVERSE: ARE WE ALONE?
Astrobiologist Dr. Jill Tarter is searching for the possibility of intelligent life in the Universe. What are the possibilities that will happen in our lifetime?
WHAT DRIVES INNOVATION
How does innovation come about? What is an invention? Why is creativity so important to the process of innovation? Applied Minds Bran Ferren explains why.
UNDERWATER ARCHEOLOGY
A NOAA Scientist tells us why a variety of cutting edge technologies are changing the landscape of our understanding of the Oceans and the ability to explore – for the first time -- the distant recesses of the Ocean’s depths.
MASTERFUL MIND
Is there one piece of music that has caught the imagination of everyone? Boston Philharmonic Conductor Benjamin Zander says: “Yes” and explains why!
THE FINAL FRONTIER
It turns out space is not considered the “Final Frontier” among these experts. Rather, it is perhaps right here on Planet Earth – the world’s Oceans – most of which have never been explored.
OCEAN SURVIVAL
What can we do to save the world’s Oceans? Some of the leading experts from around the globe focus on solutions that might yet just save the Oceans.
Master photographers
Some of the best photographers discuss how to take a great picture. What does it take to understand that process? And how does the digital age impact photography?
ENTREPRENEUER
What does it take to make a great entrepreneur? Is it creativity? Is it teamwork? How does innovation play a role?
HEALTH & WELLNESS
How do you stay healthy? What is the role of purpose and awareness? Can you overcome addictive behavior? How does loneliness factor in to your health? Some of the leading HealthMakers explain what to do.
EDUCATION IN CRISIS
What can America do to stay competitive in education? Why is the US falling behind in some areas of study, such as the Arts? Where do we need to place value in the future? Is STEM enough? Can we compete globally?
INNOVATION IN EDUCATION
Can video games impact the future of Education in a positive way? How do we move Education into the 21st Century? Can we learn fundamentals through the use of video games? What does it mean to be a digital native?
OBESITY EPEDEMIC
Some of the greatest Chefs in the US focus on the issue of obesity in America. Who is responsible? Why is it happening? What can be done? Can there is such a thing as an “Edible Education?” Can we solve this crisis?
CUTTING EDGE MUSICIANS
A peek into the background of some young musicians and what drives them to excel in their music.
MASTER SOMMELIER
What make a great wine? Is the most expensive wine always the best? A Master Sommelier tells us some of his secrets.
DOCUMENTARY SERIES
DIGITS – CURIOSITYSTREAM
Richard Sergay served as a Creative Advisor to DIGITS, CuriosityStream’s documentary on the Internet. The three part series, released in the Fall of 2016, explores the past, present and future of what many consider one of the most revolutionary inventions in history. Sergay helped both guide the editorial product, as well as interview some of the foremost authorities on the Internet.
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HIGHLIGHT
NELSON MANDELA RELEASED
After 27 years in prison, the world's most famous political prisoner is freed by the White-ruled South African Government. The historic moment will begin to usher in a brand new road to democracy and eventual Black majority rule.
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ARTICLE
When Governments Gag the Word: South Africa: Where Journalists Must Stay for a Changing Story
Foreign newsmen in South Africa are taking a verbal beating. The South African government is not the culprit this time; now, the forces of criticism are fellow journalists in the United States.
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INTERVIEW
DESIGN THINKING
In a wide-ranging conversation with journalist Richard Sergay, David Kelley, founder of the iconic IDEO design firm and Stanford’s Hasso Plattner Institute of Design, talked about his belief in humankind’s innate creativity, the need for world-changing ideas and his friendship with Apple founder Steve Jobs.
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TESTIMONIALS
“I’ve been trying to tell the world about the SETI Institute’s search for life beyond Earth for decades, and Richard Sergay has helped me to tell that story in more compelling ways. His interview style is so comfortable, yet his questions are not the ones that I expect - he forces me to stretch and find new ways of connecting with the listener. Plus, his finished products are always a visual feast.”
“Richard is truly one of the most creative individuals I know. He’s always ahead of the curve on digital trends, digital production, and is one of the best TV producers in the business. He is also a tremendous interviewer, with the rare ability to ask questions that deliver thought-provoking, fascinating answers. He is a gifted strategic thinker.”