Kathryn Bolkovac blew the whistle on human rights abuses by the United Nations in the Balkans. Here she explains what makes a hero and reflects on her own experiences.
Davey Talbot: Heroes Escaping Oppression
Davey Talbot, from the Victims of Communism Memorial, shares three personal heroes and the reasons for each.
Ari Kohen: How to be a Hero
Ari Kohen, Political Philosophy Professor, shares his research and work on heroes, ending with a suggestion on how you can be a hero today.
Travis Langley: Teaching Batman
Travis Langley teaches Batman at college and has published numerous books on the psychology of pop culture, including Walking Dead, Game of Thrones, and Star Trek. He teaches psychology through pop culture, particularly those with strong heroes.
Chase Masterson: Pop Culture Heroism Coalition
Chase Masterson introduces her work in combating bullying through her nonprofit, Pop Culture Heroism Coalition, that works at ComicCons around the world.
Michelle Werning: Learning to be a Hero
Michelle Werning grew up in the shadow of real, lifesaving heroes. After years of believing her family's heroic gene had skipped a generation, she began a journey of discovery. She discovered that a hero is not always born a hero - anyone determined enough can learn to be a hero.
Matt Langdon: The Hero's Journey
Matt Langdon introduces the hero's journey as a model for our life and provides ideas for using it more effectively and deliberately.
Hanne Viken: The True Heroism of Helpers
Hanne Viken talks about her feeling of hopelessness in the face of the world's problems and being able to change her life and the world around her. She traveled from Norway to Greece to help in the refugee crisis where she observed the types of helpers involved.
Philip Zimbardo Interview on Heroism Research
Philip Zimbardo speaks at the Hero Round Table on the state of heroism research ten years after he first made a public call for investigation into the whys and hows of heroism.
David Rendall: What Does Heroism Have to do With Being a Freak?
David Rendall suggests that what makes us weird is also what makes us wonderful. He believes heroes fundamentally understand this, allowing them to take action to create change.