TEDxSantaCruz: Rebecca Costa - The Greatest Discovery You Never Heard Of

Rebecca Costa is a sociobiologist who offers a genetic explanation for current events, emerging trends and individual behavior. A thought-leader and provocative new voice, Costa examines "the big picture"-- tracing everything from terrorism, crime on Wall Street, epidemic obesity and upheaval in the Middle East to its evolutionary origins. Retiring at the zenith of her executive career in Silicon Valley, Costa spent six years researching and writing The Watchman's Rattle: Thinking Our Way Out of Extinction. The success of Costa's book led to a syndicated weekly radio program in 2010 called The Costa Report.

A former CEO and founder of one of the largest marketing firms in Silicon Valley, Costa developed an extensive track record of introducing new technologies.

This TEDxSantaCruz talk is part of over 2 dozen surrounding our theme of "Engage!" This inaugural TEDxSantaCruz event was held June 11, 2011 at the Cabrillo College Music Recital Hall in Aptos, CA (Santa Cruz County). http://www.tedxsantacruz.org/

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[XCTRACKCoach]

Yep, global warming is political, not a fact. What is so obvious to her, is more obvious to others that it is scientific bias. ALSO, evolution is mathematically and scientifically impossible. You must look at these areas honestly, don't just listen to someone tell you that you are stupid to not believe in global warming or evolution.

[jcmmanuel]

It's a pity that she made the "child abuse" remark. That is such a silly thing to say. It won't go down well with most mothers I guess.

[skurferjef1]

It is critical that we LISTEN and LEARN from Ms. Costa then adjust our perceptions, beliefs, behaviors and policies to break the gridlock. To really "get-it" read her book, "The watchman's Rattle" then unite in demanding action from our leaders while being change agents ourselves. Hear her on the weekly Costa Report friday afternoons on KSCO (live web streaming).