TED (http://www.ted.com/)
QuoteTED is a nonprofit devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading. It started out (in 1984) as a conference bringing together people from three worlds: Technology, Entertainment, Design. Since then its scope has become ever broader. Along with two annual conferences -- the TED Conference in Long Beach and Palm Springs each spring, and the TEDGlobal conference in Edinburgh UK each summer -- TED includes the award-winning TEDTalks video site, the Open Translation Project and TED Conversations, the inspiring TED Fellows and TEDx programs, and the annual TED Prize.
Michael Specter: The danger of science denial (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OMLSs8t1ng)
QuoteVaccine-autism claims, "Frankenfood" bans, the herbal cure craze: All point to the public's growing fear (and, often, outright denial) of science and reason, says Michael Specter. He warns the trend spells disaster for human progress.
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James Randi's fiery takedown of psychic fraud (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0Z7KeNCi7g)
QuoteLegendary skeptic James Randi takes a fatal dose of homeopathic sleeping pills onstage, kicking off a searing 18-minute indictment of irrational beliefs. He throws out a challenge to the world's psychics: Prove what you do is real, and I'll give you a million dollars. (No takers yet.)
My favorite Ted Talk is
TEDxCaltech - Leonard Susskind - Richard Feynman (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpjwotips7E)
One of my favorite physicists, Leonard Susskind talking about his friendship with one of my hero's.
QuoteLeonard Susskind is the Felix Bloch Professor of Physics at Stanford University. His research interests include string theory, quantum field theory, quantum statistical mechanics, and quantum cosmology. He is a member of the National Academy of Sciences and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and, since 2009, has been serving as Director of the Stanford Institute for Theoretical Physics.
QuoteOn January 14, 2011, Caltech hosted TEDxCaltech, an exciting one-day event to honor Richard Feynman, Nobel Laureate, Caltech physics professor, iconoclast, visionary, and all-around "curious character."
From the same event at Caltech on January 14, 2011.
TEDxCaltech - Stephen Hawking, John Preskill, Rives, Kip Thorne - Finding Things Out (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzMQpZe-j4M)
This more fun then science but I think it is science related.
The Susskind video was very interesting.
Arthur T. Benjamin Professor of Mathematics at Harvey Mudd College. (I used to drive past Harvey Mudd on my way to my favorite nuddie bar ::))
Arthur Benjamin: Lightning calculation and other "Mathemagic" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4vqr3_ROIk)
QuoteIn a lively show, mathemagician Arthur Benjamin races a team of calculators to figure out 3-digit squares, solves another massive mental equation and guesses a few birthdays. How does he do it? He'll tell you.
I don't think I have seen a TED talks that I have disliked but these a few of the science related videos that I really enjoy.
Building a dinosaur from a chicken (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QVXdEOiCw8)
Optical illusions show how we see (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mf5otGNbkuc)
Are we ready for neo-evolution? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2WyXD7IaN0)
Nina Jablonski breaks the illusion of skin color (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOSPNVunyFQ)
How engineers learn from evolution (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUmOKfllAEo)
The neurons that shaped civilization (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0pwKzTRG5E)
DNA clues to our inner neanderthal (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kU0ei9ApmsY)
How we found hundreds of Earth-like planets (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8bM8K7W_R8)
When ideas have sex (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLHh9E5ilZ4&feature=relmfu)
Shape shifting dinosaurs (http://www.ted.com/talks/jack_horner_shape_shifting_dinosaurs.html)
Q. What happened to the baby dinosaurs?
A. They grew up.
QuoteWhere are the baby dinosaurs? In a spellbinding talk from TEDxVancouver paleontologist Jack Horner describes how slicing open fossil skulls revealed a shocking secret about some of our most beloved dinosaurs.
Deep ocean mysteries and wonders (http://www.ted.com/talks/deep_ocean_mysteries_and_wonders.html)
QuoteIn the deepest, darkest parts of the oceans are ecosystems with more diversity than a tropical rainforest. Taking us on a voyage into the ocean -- from the deepest trenches to the remains of Titanic -- marine biologist David Gallo explores the wonder and beauty of marine life.
I think I'd rather spend my life exploring the deep ocean than going to to Moon.
The cockroach beatbox (http://www.ted.com/talks/the_cockroach_beatbox.html)
QuoteBy dissecting a cockroach ... yes, live on stage ... TED Fellow and neuroscientist Greg Gage shows how brains receive and deliver electric impulses -- and how legs can respond. This talk comes from the TED-Ed project.
I love the horrified looks on kids faces in the audience.
Jonathan Haidt: Religion, evolution, and the ecstasy of self-transcendence (http://www.ted.com/talks/jonathan_haidt_humanity_s_stairway_to_self_transcendence.html)
QuotePsychologist Jonathan Haidt asks a simple, but difficult question: why do we search for self-transcendence? Why do we attempt to lose ourselves? In a tour through the science of evolution by group selection, he proposes a provocative answer.
Jonathan Haidt studies how -- and why -- we evolved to be moral. By understanding more about our moral roots, his hope is that we can learn to be civil and open-minded. His new book is "The Righteous Mind: Why Good People are Divided by Politics and Religion.
Very interesting ideas about groups and humanities innate religiosity.
Not a TED talk but a fascinating animation.
Universe: Journey from Earth to the Edge of the Cosmos (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIxAPFYDsnQ)
Taylor Wilson: Yup, I built a nuclear fusion reactor (http://www.ted.com/talks/taylor_wilson_yup_i_built_a_nuclear_fusion_reactor.html)
QuoteTaylor Wilson believes nuclear fusion is a solution to our future energy needs, and that kids can change the world. And he knows something about both of those: When he was 14, he built a working fusion reactor in his parents' garage. Now 17, he takes the TED stage at short notice to tell (the short version of) his story.
Taylor Wilson built a nuclear reactor -- in his backyard when he was fourteen years old.
Remember this guys name!
Quote from: Tank on March 23, 2012, 04:11:02 PM
Taylor Wilson: Yup, I built a nuclear fusion reactor (http://www.ted.com/talks/taylor_wilson_yup_i_built_a_nuclear_fusion_reactor.html)
I am seriously impressed.
Quote from: Crow on March 23, 2012, 04:20:34 PM
Quote from: Tank on March 23, 2012, 04:11:02 PM
Taylor Wilson: Yup, I built a nuclear fusion reactor (http://www.ted.com/talks/taylor_wilson_yup_i_built_a_nuclear_fusion_reactor.html)
I am seriously impressed.
He's really quite amazing!
Regina Dugan: From mach-20 glider to humming bird drone (http://www.ted.com/talks/regina_dugan_from_mach_20_glider_to_humming_bird_drone.html)
Quote"What would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail?" asks Regina Dugan, then director of DARPA, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. In this breathtaking talk she describes some of the extraordinary projects -- a robotic hummingbird, a prosthetic arm controlled by thought, and, well, the internet -- that her agency has created by not worrying that they might fail. (Followed by a Q&A with TED's Chris Anderson)
Well worth 25 minutes of your life.
Janine Benyus: Biomimicry in action (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_GFq12w5WU&feature=player_embedded#!)
QuoteJanine Benyus has a message for inventors: When solving a design problem, look to nature first. There you'll find inspired designs for making things waterproof, aerodynamic, solar-powered and more. Here she reveals dozens of new products that take their cue from nature with spectacular results.
Frans de Waal: Moral behavior in animals (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GcJxRqTs5nk&feature=g-u-u&context=G221d2fbFUAAAAAAADAA)
I remember that we had a small discussion on the idea of "human behavior", and by that extent things such as empathy, as not beings so unique to us as we would want to believe. Well, if you ever doubted it, have a look at this.
Excellent and informative as well as entertaining look into the basic behavior of some other animals. ;D
David Deutsch introduces some of the ideas from his amazing book, The Beginning of Infinity. His comments on Spaceship Earth and The Anthropic Principle in particular I found to be deeply thought-provoking.
http://www.ted.com/talks/david_deutsch_a_new_way_to_explain_explanation.html
http://www.ted.com/talks/david_deutsch_on_our_place_in_the_cosmos.html
Be warned; many environmentally-minded people won't like this.
Christina Warinner: Tracking ancient diseases using ... plaque (http://www.ted.com/talks/christina_warinner_tracking_ancient_diseases_using_plaque.html)
QuoteImagine what we could learn about diseases by studying the history of human disease, from ancient hominids to the present. But how? TED Fellow Christina Warinner is an achaeological geneticist, and she's found a spectacular new tool -- the microbial DNA in fossilized dental plaque.
Think twice before brushing your teeth, you may be destroying vital evidence ;D
Quote from: history_geek on April 10, 2012, 11:06:13 PM
Frans de Waal: Moral behavior in animals (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GcJxRqTs5nk&feature=g-u-u&context=G221d2fbFUAAAAAAADAA)
I remember that we had a small discussion on the idea of "human behavior", and by that extent things such as empathy, as not beings so unique to us as we would want to believe. Well, if you ever doubted it, have a look at this.
Excellent and informative as well as entertaining look into the basic behavior of some other animals. ;D
:) I watched this just last night when I was listening to The Thinking Atheist Podcast, the April 17th release, "good without a God". This video was mentioned, and it's awesome!
I love TED talks stuff. So, so many neat things to think about.
Quote from: ablprop on April 21, 2012, 04:41:36 PM
David Deutsch introduces some of the ideas from his amazing book, The Beginning of Infinity. His comments on Spaceship Earth and The Anthropic Principle in particular I found to be deeply thought-provoking.
http://www.ted.com/talks/david_deutsch_a_new_way_to_explain_explanation.html
http://www.ted.com/talks/david_deutsch_on_our_place_in_the_cosmos.html
Be warned; many environmentally-minded people won't like this.
Those were fantastic. Thank you for posting!
The first 15 or so minutes of Julia Sweeney's "Letting go of God" show: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtIyx687ytk
Hilarious and awesome.
Julia Sweeny does; "The Talk" on TED. Hilarious.