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Considering its necessary place in human discussion expression, nobody would ever be surprised to hear that many find linguistics an amazingly fascinating topic. It permeates almost every other subject on the planet, most especially writing and communications, and anyone hoping to explore languages in depths would do well to discover these overlaps. The following collection offers up a diverse sample of some of the seriously cool videos they host.
LINK : http://www.bachelorsdegreeonline.com/blog/2011/20-terrific-ted-talks-for-language-lovers/Considering its necessary place in human discussion expression, nobody would ever be... more
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With new technology and innovation rapidly changing how we live our lives, practice health care, communicate, travel and even attend college, there has never been a better time to enter the field of engineering. Whether your interest is in designing new life forms or creating innovative computer architecture, there are classes and majors you can follow to suit your passion. In the meantime, here are some lectures that may help to inspire your engineering ideas, from the microscopic to the massive, from some of the world’s leading thinkers, builders and engineers.
LINK : http://www.onlineuniversities.com/blog/2011/03/20-coolest-ted-talks-for-engineers/With new technology and innovation rapidly changing how we live our lives, practice... more
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Through these talks, you’ll get to hear some of the world’s foremost experts on behavior, economics, and politics discuss a wide range of issues, from inequality to consumerism– often with an interesting and unique take on the subject matter that’s perfect for stimulating your inner (and not-so-inner) geek.
LINK : http://www.accountingdegree.com/blog/2011/15-fascinating-ted-talks-for-econ-geeks/Through these talks, you’ll get to hear some of the world’s foremost... more
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Everyone finds happiness in something. Whether it be the exhilaration that swoops in after the completion of a new creation, enjoying the cool air of a sunny autumn day or learning anything and everything about the world, even those who struggle with their moods still occasionally enjoy the concepts of joy and satisfaction.
LINK : http://www.onlineclasses.org/2011/02/08/15-ted-talks-to-help-you-find-happiness/Everyone finds happiness in something. Whether it be the exhilaration that swoops in... more
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Is it possible to create live architecture capable of regenerating itself just like live organisms do? That was the question I had to ask myself one morning after I awoke from the most amazing dream. I dreamed that I planted a seed. And this seed proceeded to grow into a house. I lived in a tree house. Literally. I never thought in my wildest dreams that the idea could come to fruition so quickly.
Thanks to her studies, vision, and ambition, Rachel Armstrong has made this idea more realistic. In fact, by using architecture that grows itself, Armstrong believes that we will be able to save Venice, Italy from sinking.
Rachel Armstrong has devised a way to bring architecture and biology together. She believes that it is possible to create chemically engineered building materials that can grow, self-repair, and respond to changes. These materials, Armstrong believes, could even be used to save Venice, Italy, one of humanity’s most beautiful cities which is slowing sinking in the ocean.
Armstrong refers to the current method of architecture as “old” and “Victorian”; inert objects such as concrete are used to construct our buildings and homes. While this may not seem problematic to most people, Armstrong does not consider this method sustainable. Instead, architecture should be connected to the natural world, and communicate with living matter. Since these materials do not naturally exist in nature, Armstrong is working to generate them from scratch. She researches “metabolic materials”, which are construction materials that possess some of the properties of living systems, and can be manipulated to “grow” architecture. These materials would be able to respond to changes in the environment and adapt accordingly.
Protocells, which are basically fatty bags containing no DNA and run by a chemical battery, are able to conduct themselves in a way that can only be described as living. They are able to move around their environments, undergo complex reactions, and follow chemical gradients. Using the protocell technology, Armstrong hopes to create sustainable, metabolic materials. Although this technology will take years to create and perfect, hopefully these materials will be used to save dying cities.
Venice, Italy is built upon wooden piles that have eroded over many years. As the beautiful city continues to sink, Armstrong hopes that the protocell technology will be able to reclaim the city by growing a limestone reef around the piles. These cells would be used for reinforcement purposes instead of just creating a reef in the canals.
Not only does this technology seem plausible, it would be a great innovation for architecture. Now more than ever we stress the idea of being as eco-friendly and “green” as possible; what better way to connect with nature than with this technology? It is our duty to try to salvage historical cities, and metabolic materials may very well be the answer to our problems. Furthermore, as our world becomes more technologically and scientifically advanced, it should seem reasonable to update some of our older practices as well.
http://mattovermatter.com/2010/10/07/how-2-grow-architecture/Is it possible to create live architecture capable of regenerating itself just like... more
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Editor's note: TED is a nonprofit organization devoted to "Ideas worth spreading," which it makes available through talks posted on its website. Sugata Mitra, a professor of educational technology at Newcastle University in the UK, spoke at the TED Global conference in July in Oxford, England.Editor's note: TED is a nonprofit organization devoted to "Ideas worth... more
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Convince just 100 key companies to go sustainable, and WWF’s Jason Clay says global markets will shift to protect the planet our consumption has already outgrown. Hear how his extraordinary roundtables are getting big brand rivals to agree on green practices first — before their products duke it out on store shelves.Convince just 100 key companies to go sustainable, and WWF’s Jason Clay says... more
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A Monkey Economy is as Irrational as our Human Economy. Why do people make irrational decisions in such a predictable way? Laurie Santos looks for the roots of human irrationality by watching the way our primate relatives make decisions. This video documents a clever series of experiments in “monkeynomics” shows that some of the silly choices we make, monkeys make too.A Monkey Economy is as Irrational as our Human Economy. Why do people make irrational... more
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A Monkey Economy is as Irrational as our Human Economy. Why do people make irrational decisions in such a predictable way? Laurie Santos looks for the roots of human irrationality by watching the way our primate relatives make decisions. This video documents a clever series of experiments in "monkeynomics" shows that some of the silly choices we make, monkeys make too.A Monkey Economy is as Irrational as our Human Economy. Why do people make irrational... more
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