Saturday, April 9, 2011

Wind, water and sun beat other energy alternatives.

http://news.stanford.edu/news/2009/january7/power-010709.html

Here is the TED debate over nuclear power:
http://www.ted.com/talks/debate_does_the_world_need_nuclear_energy.html

I don't see that there is any debate. The answer is clear.

Happiness Index

What is the most advanced country on the planet - in terms of well-being? You will be surprised to find out.
http://www.ted.com/talks/nic_marks_the_happy_planet_index.html

Friday, April 8, 2011

Even more TED

Any math teachers? Check this out.
http://www.ted.com/talks/conrad_wolfram_teaching_kids_real_math_with_computers.html

More TED

I love TED. What a guy. Here's another video (from 2005 but very relevant) about the power of collaboration on the internet. Check it.

http://www.ted.com/talks/yochai_benkler_on_the_new_open_source_economics.html

Stuff

Another great TED video about collaboration and conservation. Please watch, and use.


http://www.ted.com/talks/rachel_botsman_the_case_for_collaborative_consumption.html

Thursday, April 7, 2011

The future of education

Must see. This is the most profound change in education I have seen yet. Technology at its finest. The implications are great.
video.ted.com/talks/podcast/SalmanKhan_2011.mp4

Monday, April 4, 2011

Transportation

For the latest on fuel-efficient cars for sale now and in the foreseeable future, here's where to get the latest info: http://www.plugincars.com/
Citing skyrocketing oil prices and new government policies, investment banking powerhouse Morgan Stanley

Nuclear power - friend or foe?

For a relatively balanced viewpoint on the nuclear energy debate, you need to read Monbiot's blog. Here is the most recent post http://www.monbiot.com/2011/04/04/evidence-meltdown/