Remember when I said that 3D printing is going to radically change retail, medicine, and a good many things otherwise? Here’s an update via TED. You see, this is not JUST going to alter the world of supply chain, manufacturing, and retail; this is going to fundamentally and radically change our own understanding of what […]
Fascinating TED Talk: [youtube]fWxce7Jjxsk[/youtube] Essentially, this is the beginning of a primer on the ultimate commonalities (along with the instances of difference) in the human brain as affects behavior. It also, however, explains the “shape” of how/why certain interactions with humans are “as they are”; what occurred to me while watching this video is […]
Common belief: There is an explanation and those who are creative know what it is for themselves. Reality: There may be an explanation, but the person who is creative usually doesn’t have it (though they will say they do if pressed). Fascinating TEDTalk and I can attest to its veracity. [youtube]UyU-AbYiEd0[/youtube]
I re-discovered this one tonight as a result of a Quora question that asked “How do you teach empathy?” Consider me surprised that I did not post this at the time of the first encounter; quite an oversight. [youtube]l7AWnfFRc7g[/youtube]
Long, this one, but well worth the time spent and attention given; not only for what it says about [insert favorite organized object of scorn here], but what it says in parallel about humanity on the whole, culture in particular, and the manner in which our fear of being wrong, being challenged, or taking the […]
The following TedTalk made me “happy cry” because I can think of no better aim in life than to come up with ways to take an otherwise hum-drum, “usual”, and uneventful day and, through the medium of humor, spontaneity, and improv, give something unexpected and beautiful and maybe even life-affirming to others; to complete strangers […]
One of the more interesting TEDTalks I have ever encountered. Not only does this fellow synthesize something that’s been an inherent factor in my lifestyle and living of it. TedTalk – Simon Sinek – How Great Leaders Inspire Action This is very likely one of the best TEDTalks I’ve ever found.
This item, from 2005, theorizes many items commonly accepted within my chosen tradition. I find this fascinating for many reasons, not the least of which is that, if proven to a level of scientific validity, it very likely will not only prove Unified Theory, but a good number of other theories (some remarkably less scientific […]
My goodness, I could say a LOT on this topic. But this woman does so well that I feel no need to try. This time. Aimee Mullins
This, to me, is one of the most fascinating topics of humanity. Thinking about life is not the same as living….. and they’re different in some pretty profound ways. Daniel Kahneman on Experience vs Memory Enjoy. 🙂