How much can we gain from the mountains? How much can we lose? Between our own perceptions and the reality of the hazards, how much space exists? And in that gap, how do we decide what we are willing

How much can we gain from the mountains? How much can we lose? Between our own perceptions and the reality of the hazards, how much space exists? And in that gap, how do we decide what we are willing to risk? Solving for Z explores IFMGA guide and father Zahan Billimoria’s relationship to the intoxicating highs and crushing blows of a life in the high-consequence environment of big mountain skiing. Education is a crucial part of the equation. Learn about Zahan's Samasara Mountain Experience programs, or be sure to seek out opportunities in your own backyard: https://samsaraexperience.com/ Patagonia Presents a Film by Teton Gravity Research Featuring: Zahan Billimoria, Kim Billimoria, Rich Rinaldi, Nat Patridge, Don Sharaf, Jeremy Jones Griffin Post & Ian Macintosh Produced by: Jon Desabris, Jon Klaczkiewicz, Alex Lowther & Monika McClure Executive Producers: Steve Jones, Todd Jones, Brett Hills, Jimmy Hopper, Kristo Torgersen & Josh Nielsen Edited by: Justin Fann & Dan Gibeau Post Production Supervisor: Zoe Catalano Principal Cinematography: Dan Gibeau, Jon Desabris, Jon Riley & Adam Wirth

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Climate One is actively changing the conversation around energy, economy, and the environment. We invite you to make Climate One a part of your story by joining us at The Commonwealth Club of California in San Francisco.Published on Sep 9, 2015

David Crane, CEO, NRG; Steve Schmidt, Advisor, McCane for President, 2008; Brian Fagan, Author, The Attacking Ocean; Eugenie Scott, Executive Director, National Center for Science Education; Joe Romm, Founding Editor, Climate Progress; Lisa Jackson, VP, Apple, Environmental Initiatives; Jane Lubchenko, NOAA, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; Ernest Moniz, U.S. Secretary of Energy; Adam Lowry, Co-Founder, Method Products; Daniel Goleman, Author, Ecological Intelligence; Sylvia Earle, National Geographic Explorer in Residence; Joshua Freedman, CEO, Six Seconds; and Gina McCarthy, Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

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The ability to create and destroy friction in different circumstances is what defines an organizational genius. Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube ►

The ability to create and destroy friction in different circumstances is what defines an organizational genius. Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvQECJukTDE2i6aCoMnS-Vg?sub_confirmation=1 Up next, Want to be a CEO? Become a master of paradox | Adam Bryant for Big Think+ ► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5Q_-gIZIps When a customer, an employee, or a senior leader has set their sights on a certain course of action and then runs into obstacles that make it slower, harder, more frustrating, we call this organizational friction. Many times, that can be a bad thing, but best-selling author and organizational psychologist Bob Sutton argues that we can actually harness it to benefit us. One thing that Sutton emphasizes in his book The Friction Project is that you should first ask yourself if your course of action is the ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ thing to do. If it's the right thing to do, it should happen fast and be relatively frictionless. The ‘wrong’ thing to do is often full of friction, but the right thing, although it may have some ‘constructive friction,’ is often able to push forward and make progress without harsh obstacles. Here are 2 easy tricks to solve any problem and make friction your secret weapon. Read the video transcript ► https://bigthink.com/series/the-big-think-interview/bob-sutton-friction/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=youtube_description ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Yale Environmental Sustainability Summit First Hour: Plenary Panel Flowing Capital to a Sustainable Future: Perspectives from Yale Alumni in the Impact Investing Arena Panelists Tom Hodgman,

Yale Environmental Sustainability Summit First Hour: Plenary Panel Flowing Capital to a Sustainable Future: Perspectives from Yale Alumni in the Impact Investing Arena Panelists Tom Hodgman, Senior Director, NatureVest Jeff Possick, Managing Director, MissionPoint Partners Shelby Semmes, Consultant, Intervale Advisors Adam Wolfensohn, Co-Managing Partner, Encourage Capital Moderator | Terry Kellogg, Managing Director, Helios Capital Ventures Second Hour: Closing Plenary Panel Moving Ahead: Change Making, Sound Science, and the Rule of Law Panelists Paul Anastas, Teresa and H. John Heinz III Professor in the Practice of Chemistry for the Environment Tom McHenry, President and Dean, Vermont Law School William K. Reilly, Chairman Emeritus, World Wildlife Fund; Former Administrator, US Environmental Protection Agency Moderator | Ingrid C. Burke, Dean of F&ES

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