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Bill Gates hopes to solve some of the world's biggest problems using a new kind of philanthropy. In a passionate and, yes, funny 18 minutes, he asks us to consider two big questions and how we might answer them. (And see the Q&A on the TED Blog.
A passionate techie and a shrewd businessman, Bill Gates changed the world once, while leading Microsoft to dizzying success. He plans to do it again with his very own style of philanthropy
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Written by Kademlia
· May 7, 2009 at 8:00 AM
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R&D TV is a monthly technology programme made up of interviews from knowledgeable BBC developers, BBC project experts and external experts from around the world. This first episode includes interviews with The Digg guys, Nicholas Negroponte of OLPC as well as Graham Thomas, Ant Miller and George Auckland talking about their work for BBC R&D & Learning Innovation.
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Written by Kademlia
· April 30, 2009 at 8:00 AM
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Even as mega-banks topple, Juan Enriquez says the big reboot is yet to come. But don't look for it on your ballot -- or in the stock exchange. It'll come from science labs, and it promises keener bodies and minds. Our kids are going to be... different. Take a ride with Juan Enriquez into our future & imagine how our lives will change in only 50 years.
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Written by Kademlia
· April 7, 2009 at 8:00 AM
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This demo -- from Pattie Maes' lab at MIT, spearheaded by Pranav Mistry -- was the buzz of TED. Sixed Sense is a small wearable device with a camera & projector representing the next level in human access to information. Remember "Minority Report"? And now imagine all that technology slowly becoming available to humans - during your life time. Sixed Sense might just be the a prototype, but it surely looks amazing!
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Written by Kademlia
· March 19, 2009 at 7:57 AM
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Barry Schwartz makes a passionate call for "practical wisdom" as an antidote to a society gone mad with bureaucracy. He argues powerfully that rules often fail us, incentives often backfire, and practical, everyday wisdom will help rebuild our world.
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Written by Kademlia
· February 24, 2009 at 8:13 AM
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"The Story of Stuff" is a 20-minute film that takes viewers on a very provocative and eye-opening tour of the real costs of our consumer driven culture.
In a very straightforward and open way, this short video shows viewers how from its extraction through sale, use and disposal, all the stuff in our lives affects communities at home and abroad.
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Written by Kademlia
· February 16, 2009 at 8:00 AM
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Jill Bolte Taylor got a research opportunity few brain scientists would wish for: She had a massive stroke, and watched as her brain functions -- motion, speech, self-awareness –- shut down one by one. An astonishing story.
I am a tremendous believer and fan of TED and from time to time I will post videos of some of my favorite talks. Jill Bolte Taylor's talk is by far one of the most memorable ones. After you hear it you will be amazed at the power of human brain!
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Written by Kademlia
· August 27, 2008 at 7:41 AM
