Monday, April 11, 2011
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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/
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/
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