http://www.ted.com In this absorbing look at emerging media and tech history, Peter Hirshberg shares some crucial lessons from Silicon Valley and explains why the web is so much more than “better TV.”... Read More إقرأ المزيد | Share it now!
Peter Diamandis: Taking the next giant leap in space
http://www.ted.com Peter Diamandis says it’s our moral imperative to keep exploring space — and he talks about how, with the X Prize and other incentives, we’re going to do just that.... Read More إقرأ المزيد | Share it now!
Paul Rothemund: The astonishing promise of DNA folding
http://www.ted.com In 2007, Paul Rothemund gave TED a short summary of his specialty, DNA folding. Now he lays out in clear, adundant detail the immense promise of this field — to create tiny machines that assemble themselves.... Read More إقرأ المزيد | Share it now!
Talking and squawking | Einstein the parrot and Stephanie White
http://www.ted.com This whimsical wrap-up of TED2006 — presented by Einstein, the African grey parrot, and her trainer, Stephanie White — simply tickles. Watch for Einstein’s moment with Al Gore.... Read More إقرأ المزيد | Share it now!
Sugata Mitra: Can kids teach themselves?
http://www.ted.com Speaking at LIFT 2007, Sugata Mitra talks about his Hole in the Wall project. Young kids in this project figured out how to use a PC on their own — and then taught other kids. He asks, what else can children teach themselves?... Read More إقرأ المزيد | Share it now!
John Walker: Re-creating great performances
http://www.ted.com Imagine hearing great, departed pianists play again today, just as they would in person. John Q. Walker demonstrates how antique recordings can be analyzed for precise keystrokes and pedal motions, then played back on computer-controlled grand pianos.... Read More إقرأ المزيد | Share it now!
Patricia Burchat: Shedding light on dark matter
http://www.ted.com Physicist Patricia Burchat sheds light on two basic ingredients of our universe: dark matter and dark energy. Comprising 96% of the universe between them, they can’t be directly measured, but their influence is immense.... Read More إقرأ المزيد | Share it now!
Nellie McKay: “The Dog Song”
http://www.ted.com Animal fan Nellie McKay sings a sparkling tribute to her dear dog. She suggests we all do the same: “Just go right to the pound/ And find yourself a hound/ And make that doggie proud/ ’cause that’s what it’s all about.”... Read More إقرأ المزيد | Share it now!
Ian Dunbar: Dog-friendly dog training
http://www.ted.com Speaking at the 2007 EG conference, trainer Ian Dunbar asks us to see the world through the eyes of our beloved dogs. By knowing our pets’ perspective, we can build their love and trust. It’s a message that resonates well beyond the animal world.... Read More إقرأ المزيد | Share it now!