http://www.odeo.com/channels/109709-TEDTalks-audio trielly no Each year, the TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) conference hosts some of the world's most fascinating people: Trusted voices and convention-breaking mavericks, icons and geniuses. These podcasts (also available in audio format) capture the most extraordinary presentations delivered from the TED stage. Each year, the TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) conference hosts some of the world's most fascinating people: Trusted voices and convention-breaking mavericks, icons and geniuses. These podcasts (also available in audio format) capture the most extraordinary presentations delivered from the TED stage. Each year, the TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) conference hosts some of the world's most fascinating people: Trusted voices and convention-breaking mavericks, icons and geniuses. These podcasts (also available in audio format) capture the most ext en 40 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:00:00 -0700 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:00:00 -0700 Design http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24755165-TEDTalks-Katherine-Fulton-You-are-the-future-of-philanthropy-Katherine-Fulton-2007 In this uplifting talk, Katherine Fulton sketches the new future of philanthropy -- one where collaboration and innovation allow regular people to do big things, even when money is scarce. Giving five practical examples of crowd-driven philanthropy, she calls for a new generation of citizen leaders. In this uplifting talk, Katherine Fulton sketches the new future of philanthropy -- one where collaboration and innovation allow regular people to do big things, even when money is scarce. Giving five practical examples of crowd-driven philanthropy, she calls for a new generation of citizen leaders. In this uplifting talk, Katherine Fulton sketches the new future of philanthropy -- one where collaboration and innovation allow regular people to do big things, even when money is scarce. Giving five practical examples of crowd-driven philanthropy, she calls for a new generation of citizen leaders. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-24,24755165 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:00:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (audio) Higher Education http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24693301-TEDTalks-Robert-Full-Learning-from-the-gecko-s-tail-Robert-Full-2009 Biologist Robert Full studies the amazing gecko, with its supersticky feet and tenacious climbing skill. But high-speed footage reveals that the gecko's tail harbors perhaps the most surprising talents of all. Biologist Robert Full studies the amazing gecko, with its supersticky feet and tenacious climbing skill. But high-speed footage reveals that the gecko's tail harbors perhaps the most surprising talents of all. Biologist Robert Full studies the amazing gecko, with its supersticky feet and tenacious climbing skill. But high-speed footage reveals that the gecko's tail harbors perhaps the most surprising talents of all. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-10,24693301 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 23:00:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (audio) Higher Education http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24692106-TEDTalks-Robert-Full-Learning-from-the-gecko-s-tail-Robert-Full-2009 Biologist Robert Full studies the amazing gecko, with its supersticky feet and tenacious climbing skill. But high-speed footage reveals that the gecko's tail harbors perhaps the most surprising talents of all. Biologist Robert Full studies the amazing gecko, with its supersticky feet and tenacious climbing skill. But high-speed footage reveals that the gecko's tail harbors perhaps the most surprising talents of all. Biologist Robert Full studies the amazing gecko, with its supersticky feet and tenacious climbing skill. But high-speed footage reveals that the gecko's tail harbors perhaps the most surprising talents of all. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-10,24692106 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 23:00:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (audio) Higher Education http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24693302-TEDTalks-Nancy-Etcoff-on-the-surprising-science-of-happiness-Nancy-Etcoff-2004 Cognitive researcher Nancy Etcoff looks at happiness -- the ways we try to achieve and increase it, the way it's untethered to our real circumstances, and its surprising effect on our bodies. Cognitive researcher Nancy Etcoff looks at happiness -- the ways we try to achieve and increase it, the way it's untethered to our real circumstances, and its surprising effect on our bodies. Cognitive researcher Nancy Etcoff looks at happiness -- the ways we try to achieve and increase it, the way it's untethered to our real circumstances, and its surprising effect on our bodies. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-09,24693302 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 23:00:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (audio) Higher Education http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24692107-TEDTalks-Nancy-Etcoff-on-the-surprising-science-of-happiness-Nancy-Etcoff-2004 Cognitive researcher Nancy Etcoff looks at happiness -- the ways we try to achieve and increase it, the way it's untethered to our real circumstances, and its surprising effect on our bodies. Cognitive researcher Nancy Etcoff looks at happiness -- the ways we try to achieve and increase it, the way it's untethered to our real circumstances, and its surprising effect on our bodies. Cognitive researcher Nancy Etcoff looks at happiness -- the ways we try to achieve and increase it, the way it's untethered to our real circumstances, and its surprising effect on our bodies. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-09,24692107 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 23:00:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (audio) Higher Education http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24693303-TEDTalks-John-La-Grou-plugs-smart-power-outlets-John-La-Grou-2009 John La Grou unveils an ingenious new technology that will smarten up the electrical outlets in our homes, using microprocessors and RFID tags. The invention, Safeplug, promises to prevent deadly accidents like house fires -- and to conserve energy. John La Grou unveils an ingenious new technology that will smarten up the electrical outlets in our homes, using microprocessors and RFID tags. The invention, Safeplug, promises to prevent deadly accidents like house fires -- and to conserve energy. John La Grou unveils an ingenious new technology that will smarten up the electrical outlets in our homes, using microprocessors and RFID tags. The invention, Safeplug, promises to prevent deadly accidents like house fires -- and to conserve energy. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-08,24693303 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 23:00:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (audio) Higher Education http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24692108-TEDTalks-John-La-Grou-plugs-smart-power-outlets-John-La-Grou-2009 John La Grou unveils an ingenious new technology that will smarten up the electrical outlets in our homes, using microprocessors and RFID tags. The invention, Safeplug, promises to prevent deadly accidents like house fires -- and to conserve energy. John La Grou unveils an ingenious new technology that will smarten up the electrical outlets in our homes, using microprocessors and RFID tags. The invention, Safeplug, promises to prevent deadly accidents like house fires -- and to conserve energy. John La Grou unveils an ingenious new technology that will smarten up the electrical outlets in our homes, using microprocessors and RFID tags. The invention, Safeplug, promises to prevent deadly accidents like house fires -- and to conserve energy. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-08,24692108 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 23:00:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (audio) Higher Education http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24693304-TEDTalks-Pete-Alcorn-on-the-world-in-2200-Pete-Alcorn-2009 In this short, optimistic talk from TED2009, Pete Alcorn shares a vision of the world of two centuries from now -- when declining populations and growing opportunity prove Malthus was wrong. In this short, optimistic talk from TED2009, Pete Alcorn shares a vision of the world of two centuries from now -- when declining populations and growing opportunity prove Malthus was wrong. In this short, optimistic talk from TED2009, Pete Alcorn shares a vision of the world of two centuries from now -- when declining populations and growing opportunity prove Malthus was wrong. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-07,24693304 Sun, 07 Jun 2009 23:00:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (audio) Higher Education http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24692109-TEDTalks-Pete-Alcorn-on-the-world-in-2200-Pete-Alcorn-2009 In this short, optimistic talk from TED2009, Pete Alcorn shares a vision of the world of two centuries from now -- when declining populations and growing opportunity prove Malthus was wrong. In this short, optimistic talk from TED2009, Pete Alcorn shares a vision of the world of two centuries from now -- when declining populations and growing opportunity prove Malthus was wrong. In this short, optimistic talk from TED2009, Pete Alcorn shares a vision of the world of two centuries from now -- when declining populations and growing opportunity prove Malthus was wrong. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-07,24692109 Sun, 07 Jun 2009 23:00:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (audio) Higher Education http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24693305-TEDTalks-Publisher-Felix-Dennis-odes-to-vice-and-consequences-Felix-Dennis-2004 Media big shot Felix Dennis roars his fiery, funny, sometimes racy original poetry, revisiting haunting memories and hard-won battle scars from a madcap -- yet not too repentant -- life. Best enjoyed with a glass of wine. Media big shot Felix Dennis roars his fiery, funny, sometimes racy original poetry, revisiting haunting memories and hard-won battle scars from a madcap -- yet not too repentant -- life. Best enjoyed with a glass of wine. Media big shot Felix Dennis roars his fiery, funny, sometimes racy original poetry, revisiting haunting memories and hard-won battle scars from a madcap -- yet not too repentant -- life. Best enjoyed with a glass of wine. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-05,24693305 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 06:11:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (audio) Higher Education http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24692110-TEDTalks-Publisher-Felix-Dennis-odes-to-vice-and-consequences-Felix-Dennis-2004 Media big shot Felix Dennis roars his fiery, funny, sometimes racy original poetry, revisiting haunting memories and hard-won battle scars from a madcap -- yet not too repentant -- life. Best enjoyed with a glass of wine. Media big shot Felix Dennis roars his fiery, funny, sometimes racy original poetry, revisiting haunting memories and hard-won battle scars from a madcap -- yet not too repentant -- life. Best enjoyed with a glass of wine. Media big shot Felix Dennis roars his fiery, funny, sometimes racy original poetry, revisiting haunting memories and hard-won battle scars from a madcap -- yet not too repentant -- life. Best enjoyed with a glass of wine. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-05,24692110 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 06:11:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (audio) Higher Education http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24693306-TEDTalks-Liz-Coleman-s-call-to-reinvent-liberal-arts-education-Liz-Coleman-2009 Bennington president Liz Coleman delivers a call-to-arms for radical reform in higher education. Bucking the trend to push students toward increasingly narrow areas of study, she proposes a truly cross-disciplinary education -- one that dynamically combines all areas of study to address the great problems of our day. Bennington president Liz Coleman delivers a call-to-arms for radical reform in higher education. Bucking the trend to push students toward increasingly narrow areas of study, she proposes a truly cross-disciplinary education -- one that dynamically combines all areas of study to address the great problems of our day. Bennington president Liz Coleman delivers a call-to-arms for radical reform in higher education. Bucking the trend to push students toward increasingly narrow areas of study, she proposes a truly cross-disciplinary education -- one that dynamically combines all areas of study to address the great problems of our day. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-31,24693306 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (audio) Higher Education http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24692111-TEDTalks-Liz-Coleman-s-call-to-reinvent-liberal-arts-education-Liz-Coleman-2009 Bennington president Liz Coleman delivers a call-to-arms for radical reform in higher education. Bucking the trend to push students toward increasingly narrow areas of study, she proposes a truly cross-disciplinary education -- one that dynamically combines all areas of study to address the great problems of our day. Bennington president Liz Coleman delivers a call-to-arms for radical reform in higher education. Bucking the trend to push students toward increasingly narrow areas of study, she proposes a truly cross-disciplinary education -- one that dynamically combines all areas of study to address the great problems of our day. Bennington president Liz Coleman delivers a call-to-arms for radical reform in higher education. Bucking the trend to push students toward increasingly narrow areas of study, she proposes a truly cross-disciplinary education -- one that dynamically combines all areas of study to address the great problems of our day. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-31,24692111 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (audio) Higher Education http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24693307-TEDTalks-Kaki-King-rocks-out-to-Pink-Noise-Kaki-King-2008 Kaki King, the first female on Rolling Stone's "guitar god" list, rocks out to a full live set at TED2008, including her breakout single, "Playing with Pink Noise." Jaw-dropping virtuosity meets a guitar technique that truly stands out. Kaki King, the first female on Rolling Stone's "guitar god" list, rocks out to a full live set at TED2008, including her breakout single, "Playing with Pink Noise." Jaw-dropping virtuosity meets a guitar technique that truly stands out. Kaki King, the first female on Rolling Stone's "guitar god" list, rocks out to a full live set at TED2008, including her breakout single, "Playing with Pink Noise." Jaw-dropping virtuosity meets a guitar technique that truly stands out. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-28,24693307 Thu, 28 May 2009 23:00:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (audio) Higher Education http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24692112-TEDTalks-Kaki-King-rocks-out-to-Pink-Noise-Kaki-King-2008 Kaki King, the first female on Rolling Stone's "guitar god" list, rocks out to a full live set at TED2008, including her breakout single, "Playing with Pink Noise." Jaw-dropping virtuosity meets a guitar technique that truly stands out. Kaki King, the first female on Rolling Stone's "guitar god" list, rocks out to a full live set at TED2008, including her breakout single, "Playing with Pink Noise." Jaw-dropping virtuosity meets a guitar technique that truly stands out. Kaki King, the first female on Rolling Stone's "guitar god" list, rocks out to a full live set at TED2008, including her breakout single, "Playing with Pink Noise." Jaw-dropping virtuosity meets a guitar technique that truly stands out. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-28,24692112 Thu, 28 May 2009 23:00:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (audio) Higher Education http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24693308-TEDTalks-Mary-Roach-10-things-you-didn-t-know-about-orgasm-Mary-Roach-2009 "Bonk" author Mary Roach delves into obscure scientific research, some of it centuries old, to make 10 surprising claims about sexual climax, ranging from the bizarre to the hilarious. (This talk is aimed at adults. Viewer discretion advised.) "Bonk" author Mary Roach delves into obscure scientific research, some of it centuries old, to make 10 surprising claims about sexual climax, ranging from the bizarre to the hilarious. (This talk is aimed at adults. Viewer discretion advised.) "Bonk" author Mary Roach delves into obscure scientific research, some of it centuries old, to make 10 surprising claims about sexual climax, ranging from the bizarre to the hilarious. (This talk is aimed at adults. Viewer discretion advised.) tag:odeo.com,2009-05-19,24693308 Tue, 19 May 2009 23:00:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (audio) Higher Education http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24692113-TEDTalks-Mary-Roach-10-things-you-didn-t-know-about-orgasm-Mary-Roach-2009 "Bonk" author Mary Roach delves into obscure scientific research, some of it centuries old, to make 10 surprising claims about sexual climax, ranging from the bizarre to the hilarious. (This talk is aimed at adults. Viewer discretion advised.) "Bonk" author Mary Roach delves into obscure scientific research, some of it centuries old, to make 10 surprising claims about sexual climax, ranging from the bizarre to the hilarious. (This talk is aimed at adults. Viewer discretion advised.) "Bonk" author Mary Roach delves into obscure scientific research, some of it centuries old, to make 10 surprising claims about sexual climax, ranging from the bizarre to the hilarious. (This talk is aimed at adults. Viewer discretion advised.) tag:odeo.com,2009-05-19,24692113 Tue, 19 May 2009 23:00:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (audio) Higher Education http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24580937-TEDTalks-Dan-Ariely-asks-Are-we-in-control-of-our-own-decisions-Dan-Ariely-2008 Behavioral economist Dan Ariely, the author of Predictably Irrational, uses classic visual illusions and his own counterintuitive (and sometimes shocking) research findings to show how we're not as rational as we think when we make decisions. Behavioral economist Dan Ariely, the author of Predictably Irrational, uses classic visual illusions and his own counterintuitive (and sometimes shocking) research findings to show how we're not as rational as we think when we make decisions. Behavioral economist Dan Ariely, the author of Predictably Irrational, uses classic visual illusions and his own counterintuitive (and sometimes shocking) research findings to show how we're not as rational as we think when we make decisions. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-18,24580937 Mon, 18 May 2009 23:00:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (audio) Higher Education http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24680418-TEDTalks-Dan-Ariely-asks-Are-we-in-control-of-our-own-decisions-Dan-Ariely-2008 Behavioral economist Dan Ariely, the author of Predictably Irrational, uses classic visual illusions and his own counterintuitive (and sometimes shocking) research findings to show how we're not as rational as we think when we make decisions. Behavioral economist Dan Ariely, the author of Predictably Irrational, uses classic visual illusions and his own counterintuitive (and sometimes shocking) research findings to show how we're not as rational as we think when we make decisions. Behavioral economist Dan Ariely, the author of Predictably Irrational, uses classic visual illusions and his own counterintuitive (and sometimes shocking) research findings to show how we're not as rational as we think when we make decisions. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-18,24680418 Mon, 18 May 2009 23:00:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (audio) Higher Education http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24755166-TEDTalks-Nandan-Nilekani-s-ideas-for-India-s-future-Nandan-Nilekani-2009 Nandan Nilekani, the visionary co-founder of outsourcing pioneer Infosys, explains four brands of ideas that will determine whether India can continue its recent breakneck progress. Nandan Nilekani, the visionary co-founder of outsourcing pioneer Infosys, explains four brands of ideas that will determine whether India can continue its recent breakneck progress. Nandan Nilekani, the visionary co-founder of outsourcing pioneer Infosys, explains four brands of ideas that will determine whether India can continue its recent breakneck progress. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-13,24755166 Wed, 13 May 2009 23:00:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (audio) Higher Education http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24545238-TEDTalks-How-to-feed-the-whole-world-the-case-for-white-bread-Louise-Fresco-2009 Louise Fresco argues that a smart approach to large-scale, industrial farming and food production will feed our planet's incoming population of nine billion. Only foods like (the scorned) supermarket white bread, she says, will nourish on a global scale. Louise Fresco argues that a smart approach to large-scale, industrial farming and food production will feed our planet's incoming population of nine billion. Only foods like (the scorned) supermarket white bread, she says, will nourish on a global scale. Louise Fresco argues that a smart approach to large-scale, industrial farming and food production will feed our planet's incoming population of nine billion. Only foods like (the scorned) supermarket white bread, she says, will nourish on a global scale. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-07,24545238 Thu, 07 May 2009 12:33:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (audio) Higher Education http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24545239-TEDTalks-Alarming-new-slides-depict-a-worsening-climate-crisis-Al-Gore-2009 At TED2009, Al Gore presents updated slides from around the globe to make the case that worrying climate trends are even worse than scientists predicted, and to make clear his stance on "clean coal." At TED2009, Al Gore presents updated slides from around the globe to make the case that worrying climate trends are even worse than scientists predicted, and to make clear his stance on "clean coal." At TED2009, Al Gore presents updated slides from around the globe to make the case that worrying climate trends are even worse than scientists predicted, and to make clear his stance on "clean coal." tag:odeo.com,2009-05-06,24545239 Wed, 06 May 2009 23:00:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (audio) Higher Education http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24565975-TEDTalks-How-to-feed-the-whole-world-the-case-for-white-bread-Louise-Fresco-2009 Louise Fresco shows us why we should celebrate mass-produced, supermarket-style white bread. She says environmentally sound mass production will feed the world, yet leave a role for small bakeries and traditional methods. Louise Fresco shows us why we should celebrate mass-produced, supermarket-style white bread. She says environmentally sound mass production will feed the world, yet leave a role for small bakeries and traditional methods. Louise Fresco shows us why we should celebrate mass-produced, supermarket-style white bread. She says environmentally sound mass production will feed the world, yet leave a role for small bakeries and traditional methods. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-06,24565975 Wed, 06 May 2009 23:00:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (audio) Higher Education http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24680419-TEDTalks-How-to-feed-the-whole-world-the-case-for-white-bread-Louise-Fresco-2009 Louise Fresco shows us why we should celebrate mass-produced, supermarket-style white bread. She says environmentally sound mass production will feed the world, yet leave a role for small bakeries and traditional methods. Louise Fresco shows us why we should celebrate mass-produced, supermarket-style white bread. She says environmentally sound mass production will feed the world, yet leave a role for small bakeries and traditional methods. Louise Fresco shows us why we should celebrate mass-produced, supermarket-style white bread. She says environmentally sound mass production will feed the world, yet leave a role for small bakeries and traditional methods. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-06,24680419 Wed, 06 May 2009 23:00:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (audio) Higher Education http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24680420-TEDTalks-Alarming-new-slides-depict-a-worsening-climate-crisis-Al-Gore-2009 At TED2009, Al Gore presents updated slides from around the globe to make the case that worrying climate trends are even worse than scientists predicted, and to make clear his stance on "clean coal." At TED2009, Al Gore presents updated slides from around the globe to make the case that worrying climate trends are even worse than scientists predicted, and to make clear his stance on "clean coal." At TED2009, Al Gore presents updated slides from around the globe to make the case that worrying climate trends are even worse than scientists predicted, and to make clear his stance on "clean coal." tag:odeo.com,2009-05-06,24680420 Wed, 06 May 2009 23:00:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (audio) Higher Education http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24545240-TEDTalks-A-bold-vision-for-teaching-arts-and-sciences-together-Mae-Jemison-2002 Mae Jemison is an astronaut, a doctor, an art collector, a dancer ... Telling stories from her own education and from her time in space, she calls on educators to teach both the arts and sciences, both intuition and logic, as one -- to create bold thinker Mae Jemison is an astronaut, a doctor, an art collector, a dancer ... Telling stories from her own education and from her time in space, she calls on educators to teach both the arts and sciences, both intuition and logic, as one -- to create bold thinker Mae Jemison is an astronaut, a doctor, an art collector, a dancer ... Telling stories from her own education and from her time in space, she calls on educators to teach both the arts and sciences, both intuition and logic, as one -- to create bold thinker tag:odeo.com,2009-05-04,24545240 Mon, 04 May 2009 23:00:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (audio) Higher Education http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24680421-TEDTalks-A-bold-vision-for-teaching-arts-and-sciences-together-Mae-Jemison-2002 Mae Jemison is an astronaut, a doctor, an art collector, a dancer ... Telling stories from her own education and from her time in space, she calls on educators to teach both the arts and sciences, both intuition and logic, as one -- to create bold thinker Mae Jemison is an astronaut, a doctor, an art collector, a dancer ... Telling stories from her own education and from her time in space, she calls on educators to teach both the arts and sciences, both intuition and logic, as one -- to create bold thinker Mae Jemison is an astronaut, a doctor, an art collector, a dancer ... Telling stories from her own education and from her time in space, she calls on educators to teach both the arts and sciences, both intuition and logic, as one -- to create bold thinker tag:odeo.com,2009-05-04,24680421 Mon, 04 May 2009 23:00:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (audio) Higher Education http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24545241-TEDTalks-The-mathematics-of-war-Sean-Gourley-2009 By pulling raw data from the news and plotting it onto a graph, Sean Gourley and his team have come up with a stunning conclusion about the nature of modern war -- and perhaps a model for resolving conflicts. By pulling raw data from the news and plotting it onto a graph, Sean Gourley and his team have come up with a stunning conclusion about the nature of modern war -- and perhaps a model for resolving conflicts. By pulling raw data from the news and plotting it onto a graph, Sean Gourley and his team have come up with a stunning conclusion about the nature of modern war -- and perhaps a model for resolving conflicts. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-03,24545241 Sun, 03 May 2009 23:00:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (audio) Higher Education http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24680422-TEDTalks-The-mathematics-of-war-Sean-Gourley-2009 By pulling raw data from the news and plotting it onto a graph, Sean Gourley and his team have come up with a stunning conclusion about the nature of modern war -- and perhaps a model for resolving conflicts. By pulling raw data from the news and plotting it onto a graph, Sean Gourley and his team have come up with a stunning conclusion about the nature of modern war -- and perhaps a model for resolving conflicts. By pulling raw data from the news and plotting it onto a graph, Sean Gourley and his team have come up with a stunning conclusion about the nature of modern war -- and perhaps a model for resolving conflicts. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-03,24680422 Sun, 03 May 2009 23:00:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (audio) Higher Education http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24545242-TEDTalks-Comics-that-tell-the-little-stories-of-a-big-city-Ben-Katchor-2002 In this captivating talk from the TED archive, cartoonist Ben Katchor reads from his comic strips. These perceptive, surreal stories find the profound hopes and foibles of history (and modern New York) preserved in objects like light switches and signs. In this captivating talk from the TED archive, cartoonist Ben Katchor reads from his comic strips. These perceptive, surreal stories find the profound hopes and foibles of history (and modern New York) preserved in objects like light switches and signs. In this captivating talk from the TED archive, cartoonist Ben Katchor reads from his comic strips. These perceptive, surreal stories find the profound hopes and foibles of history (and modern New York) preserved in objects like light switches and signs. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-22,24545242 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 18:51:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (audio) Higher Education http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24680423-TEDTalks-Comics-that-tell-the-little-stories-of-a-big-city-Ben-Katchor-2002 In this captivating talk from the TED archive, cartoonist Ben Katchor reads from his comic strips. These perceptive, surreal stories find the profound hopes and foibles of history (and modern New York) preserved in objects like light switches and signs. In this captivating talk from the TED archive, cartoonist Ben Katchor reads from his comic strips. These perceptive, surreal stories find the profound hopes and foibles of history (and modern New York) preserved in objects like light switches and signs. In this captivating talk from the TED archive, cartoonist Ben Katchor reads from his comic strips. These perceptive, surreal stories find the profound hopes and foibles of history (and modern New York) preserved in objects like light switches and signs. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-22,24680423 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 18:51:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (audio) Higher Education http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24545243-TEDTalks-How-texting-and-GoogleMaps-helped-Kenyans-survive-crisis-Erik-Hersman-2009 At TEDU 2009, Erik Hersman presents the remarkable story of Ushahidi, a GoogleMap mashup that allowed Kenyans to report and track violence via cell phone texts following the 2008 elections, and has evolved to continue saving lives in other countries. At TEDU 2009, Erik Hersman presents the remarkable story of Ushahidi, a GoogleMap mashup that allowed Kenyans to report and track violence via cell phone texts following the 2008 elections, and has evolved to continue saving lives in other countries. At TEDU 2009, Erik Hersman presents the remarkable story of Ushahidi, a GoogleMap mashup that allowed Kenyans to report and track violence via cell phone texts following the 2008 elections, and has evolved to continue saving lives in other countries. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-21,24545243 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (audio) Higher Education http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24680426-TEDTalks-How-texting-and-GoogleMaps-helped-Kenyans-survive-crisis-Erik-Hersman-2009 At TEDU 2009, Erik Hersman presents the remarkable story of Ushahidi, a GoogleMap mashup that allowed Kenyans to report and track violence via cell phone texts following the 2008 elections, and has evolved to continue saving lives in other countries. At TEDU 2009, Erik Hersman presents the remarkable story of Ushahidi, a GoogleMap mashup that allowed Kenyans to report and track violence via cell phone texts following the 2008 elections, and has evolved to continue saving lives in other countries. At TEDU 2009, Erik Hersman presents the remarkable story of Ushahidi, a GoogleMap mashup that allowed Kenyans to report and track violence via cell phone texts following the 2008 elections, and has evolved to continue saving lives in other countries. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-21,24680426 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (audio) Higher Education http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24545244-TEDTalks-The-beautiful-math-that-links-coral-crochet-and-hyperbolic-geometry-Margaret-Wertheim-2009 Margaret Wertheim leads a project to re-create the creatures of the coral reefs using a crochet technique invented by a mathematician -- celebrating the amazements of the reef, and deep-diving into the hyperbolic geometry underlying coral creation. Margaret Wertheim leads a project to re-create the creatures of the coral reefs using a crochet technique invented by a mathematician -- celebrating the amazements of the reef, and deep-diving into the hyperbolic geometry underlying coral creation. Margaret Wertheim leads a project to re-create the creatures of the coral reefs using a crochet technique invented by a mathematician -- celebrating the amazements of the reef, and deep-diving into the hyperbolic geometry underlying coral creation. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-19,24545244 Sun, 19 Apr 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (audio) Higher Education http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24680427-TEDTalks-The-beautiful-math-that-links-coral-crochet-and-hyperbolic-geometry-Margaret-Wertheim-2009 Margaret Wertheim leads a project to re-create the creatures of the coral reefs using a crochet technique invented by a mathematician -- celebrating the amazements of the reef, and deep-diving into the hyperbolic geometry underlying coral creation. Margaret Wertheim leads a project to re-create the creatures of the coral reefs using a crochet technique invented by a mathematician -- celebrating the amazements of the reef, and deep-diving into the hyperbolic geometry underlying coral creation. Margaret Wertheim leads a project to re-create the creatures of the coral reefs using a crochet technique invented by a mathematician -- celebrating the amazements of the reef, and deep-diving into the hyperbolic geometry underlying coral creation. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-19,24680427 Sun, 19 Apr 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (audio) Higher Education http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24545245-TEDTalks-Hang-in-there-9-life-lessons-from-rock-climbing-Matthew-Childs-2009 In this talk from TED University 2009, veteran rock climber Matthew Childs shares nine pointers for rock climbing. These handy tips bear on an effective life at sea level, too. In this talk from TED University 2009, veteran rock climber Matthew Childs shares nine pointers for rock climbing. These handy tips bear on an effective life at sea level, too. In this talk from TED University 2009, veteran rock climber Matthew Childs shares nine pointers for rock climbing. These handy tips bear on an effective life at sea level, too. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-16,24545245 Thu, 16 Apr 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (audio) Higher Education http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24680428-TEDTalks-Hang-in-there-9-life-lessons-from-rock-climbing-Matthew-Childs-2009 In this talk from TED University 2009, veteran rock climber Matthew Childs shares nine pointers for rock climbing. These handy tips bear on an effective life at sea level, too. In this talk from TED University 2009, veteran rock climber Matthew Childs shares nine pointers for rock climbing. These handy tips bear on an effective life at sea level, too. In this talk from TED University 2009, veteran rock climber Matthew Childs shares nine pointers for rock climbing. These handy tips bear on an effective life at sea level, too. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-16,24680428 Thu, 16 Apr 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (audio) Higher Education http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24545246-TEDTalks-How-to-feel-like-the-Incredible-Hulk-Tim-Ferriss-2008 From the EG conference: Productivity guru Tim Ferriss' fun, encouraging anecdotes show how one simple question -- "What's the worst that could happen?" -- is all you need to learn to do anything. From the EG conference: Productivity guru Tim Ferriss' fun, encouraging anecdotes show how one simple question -- "What's the worst that could happen?" -- is all you need to learn to do anything. From the EG conference: Productivity guru Tim Ferriss' fun, encouraging anecdotes show how one simple question -- "What's the worst that could happen?" -- is all you need to learn to do anything. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-15,24545246 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:43:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (audio) Higher Education http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24680429-TEDTalks-How-to-feel-like-the-Incredible-Hulk-Tim-Ferriss-2008 From the EG conference: Productivity guru Tim Ferriss' fun, encouraging anecdotes show how one simple question -- "What's the worst that could happen?" -- is all you need to learn to do anything. From the EG conference: Productivity guru Tim Ferriss' fun, encouraging anecdotes show how one simple question -- "What's the worst that could happen?" -- is all you need to learn to do anything. From the EG conference: Productivity guru Tim Ferriss' fun, encouraging anecdotes show how one simple question -- "What's the worst that could happen?" -- is all you need to learn to do anything. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-15,24680429 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:43:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (audio) Higher Education http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24545247-TEDTalks-Tour-the-AlloSphere-a-stunning-new-way-to-see-scientific-data-JoAnn-Kuchera-Morin-2009 JoAnn Kuchera-Morin demos the AlloSphere, a new way to see, hear and interpret scientific data. Dive into the brain, feel electron spin, hear the music of the elements ... and detect previously unseen patterns that could lead to new discoveries. JoAnn Kuchera-Morin demos the AlloSphere, a new way to see, hear and interpret scientific data. Dive into the brain, feel electron spin, hear the music of the elements ... and detect previously unseen patterns that could lead to new discoveries. JoAnn Kuchera-Morin demos the AlloSphere, a new way to see, hear and interpret scientific data. Dive into the brain, feel electron spin, hear the music of the elements ... and detect previously unseen patterns that could lead to new discoveries. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-14,24545247 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (audio) Higher Education http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24680430-TEDTalks-Tour-the-AlloSphere-a-stunning-new-way-to-see-scientific-data-JoAnn-Kuchera-Morin-2009 JoAnn Kuchera-Morin demos the AlloSphere, a new way to see, hear and interpret scientific data. Dive into the brain, feel electron spin, hear the music of the elements ... and detect previously unseen patterns that could lead to new discoveries. JoAnn Kuchera-Morin demos the AlloSphere, a new way to see, hear and interpret scientific data. Dive into the brain, feel electron spin, hear the music of the elements ... and detect previously unseen patterns that could lead to new discoveries. JoAnn Kuchera-Morin demos the AlloSphere, a new way to see, hear and interpret scientific data. Dive into the brain, feel electron spin, hear the music of the elements ... and detect previously unseen patterns that could lead to new discoveries. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-14,24680430 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (audio) Higher Education http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24545248-TEDTalks-A-bold-plan-for-mass-adoption-of-electric-cars-Shai-Agassi-2009 Forget about the hybrid auto -- Shai Agassi says it's electric cars or bust if we want to impact emissions. His company, Better Place, has a radical plan to take entire countries oil-free by 2020. Forget about the hybrid auto -- Shai Agassi says it's electric cars or bust if we want to impact emissions. His company, Better Place, has a radical plan to take entire countries oil-free by 2020. Forget about the hybrid auto -- Shai Agassi says it's electric cars or bust if we want to impact emissions. His company, Better Place, has a radical plan to take entire countries oil-free by 2020. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-12,24545248 Sun, 12 Apr 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (audio) Higher Education http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24680431-TEDTalks-A-bold-plan-for-mass-adoption-of-electric-cars-Shai-Agassi-2009 Forget about the hybrid auto -- Shai Agassi says it's electric cars or bust if we want to impact emissions. His company, Better Place, has a radical plan to take entire countries oil-free by 2020. Forget about the hybrid auto -- Shai Agassi says it's electric cars or bust if we want to impact emissions. His company, Better Place, has a radical plan to take entire countries oil-free by 2020. Forget about the hybrid auto -- Shai Agassi says it's electric cars or bust if we want to impact emissions. His company, Better Place, has a radical plan to take entire countries oil-free by 2020. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-12,24680431 Sun, 12 Apr 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (audio) Higher Education http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24545249-TEDTalks-Busted-The-sneaky-moves-of-anti-social-smartphone-users-Renny-Gleeson-2009 In this funny (and actually poignant) 3-minute talk, social strategist Renny Gleeson breaks down our always-on social world -- where the experience we're having right now is less interesting than what we'll tweet about it later. In this funny (and actually poignant) 3-minute talk, social strategist Renny Gleeson breaks down our always-on social world -- where the experience we're having right now is less interesting than what we'll tweet about it later. In this funny (and actually poignant) 3-minute talk, social strategist Renny Gleeson breaks down our always-on social world -- where the experience we're having right now is less interesting than what we'll tweet about it later. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-10,24545249 Fri, 10 Apr 2009 05:47:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (audio) Higher Education http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24610792-TEDTalks-Busted-The-sneaky-moves-of-antisocial-smartphone-users-Renny-Gleeson-2009 In this funny (and actually poignant) 3-minute talk, social strategist Renny Gleeson breaks down our always-on social world -- where the experience we're having right now is less interesting than what we'll tweet about it later. In this funny (and actually poignant) 3-minute talk, social strategist Renny Gleeson breaks down our always-on social world -- where the experience we're having right now is less interesting than what we'll tweet about it later. In this funny (and actually poignant) 3-minute talk, social strategist Renny Gleeson breaks down our always-on social world -- where the experience we're having right now is less interesting than what we'll tweet about it later. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-10,24610792 Fri, 10 Apr 2009 05:47:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (audio) Higher Education http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24680432-TEDTalks-Busted-The-sneaky-moves-of-antisocial-smartphone-users-Renny-Gleeson-2009 In this funny (and actually poignant) 3-minute talk, social strategist Renny Gleeson breaks down our always-on social world -- where the experience we're having right now is less interesting than what we'll tweet about it later. In this funny (and actually poignant) 3-minute talk, social strategist Renny Gleeson breaks down our always-on social world -- where the experience we're having right now is less interesting than what we'll tweet about it later. In this funny (and actually poignant) 3-minute talk, social strategist Renny Gleeson breaks down our always-on social world -- where the experience we're having right now is less interesting than what we'll tweet about it later. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-10,24680432 Fri, 10 Apr 2009 05:47:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (audio) Higher Education http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24545250-TEDTalks-Discovering-bacteria-s-amazing-communication-system-Bonnie-Bassler-2009 Bonnie Bassler discovered that bacteria "talk" to each other, using a chemical language that lets them coordinate defense and mount attacks. The find has stunning implications for medicine, industry -- and our understanding of ourselves. Bonnie Bassler discovered that bacteria "talk" to each other, using a chemical language that lets them coordinate defense and mount attacks. The find has stunning implications for medicine, industry -- and our understanding of ourselves. Bonnie Bassler discovered that bacteria "talk" to each other, using a chemical language that lets them coordinate defense and mount attacks. The find has stunning implications for medicine, industry -- and our understanding of ourselves. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-07,24545250 Tue, 07 Apr 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (audio) Higher Education http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24680433-TEDTalks-Discovering-bacteria-s-amazing-communication-system-Bonnie-Bassler-2009 Bonnie Bassler discovered that bacteria "talk" to each other, using a chemical language that lets them coordinate defense and mount attacks. The find has stunning implications for medicine, industry -- and our understanding of ourselves. Bonnie Bassler discovered that bacteria "talk" to each other, using a chemical language that lets them coordinate defense and mount attacks. The find has stunning implications for medicine, industry -- and our understanding of ourselves. Bonnie Bassler discovered that bacteria "talk" to each other, using a chemical language that lets them coordinate defense and mount attacks. The find has stunning implications for medicine, industry -- and our understanding of ourselves. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-07,24680433 Tue, 07 Apr 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (audio) Higher Education http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24545251-TEDTalks-Three-predictions-on-the-future-of-Iran-and-the-math-to-back-it-up-Bruce-Bueno-de-Mesquita-2009 Bruce Bueno de Mesquita uses mathematical analysis to predict (very often correctly) such messy human events as war, political power shifts, Intifada ... After a crisp explanation of how he does it, he offers three predictions on the future of Iran. Bruce Bueno de Mesquita uses mathematical analysis to predict (very often correctly) such messy human events as war, political power shifts, Intifada ... After a crisp explanation of how he does it, he offers three predictions on the future of Iran. Bruce Bueno de Mesquita uses mathematical analysis to predict (very often correctly) such messy human events as war, political power shifts, Intifada ... After a crisp explanation of how he does it, he offers three predictions on the future of Iran. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-06,24545251 Mon, 06 Apr 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (audio) Higher Education http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24680434-TEDTalks-Three-predictions-on-the-future-of-Iran-and-the-math-to-back-it-up-Bruce-Bueno-de-Mesquita-2009 Bruce Bueno de Mesquita uses mathematical analysis to predict (very often correctly) such messy human events as war, political power shifts, Intifada ... After a crisp explanation of how he does it, he offers three predictions on the future of Iran. Bruce Bueno de Mesquita uses mathematical analysis to predict (very often correctly) such messy human events as war, political power shifts, Intifada ... After a crisp explanation of how he does it, he offers three predictions on the future of Iran. Bruce Bueno de Mesquita uses mathematical analysis to predict (very often correctly) such messy human events as war, political power shifts, Intifada ... After a crisp explanation of how he does it, he offers three predictions on the future of Iran. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-06,24680434 Mon, 06 Apr 2009 22:00:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (audio) Higher Education