The Weather is Bigger Than Us
What’s the weather doing in your part of the world today? Rain, drought, cold, heat, winds? Unexpected sunshine? In the absence of weather, small talk would be severely compromised. "It's another day, isn't it?" the neighbor would say. "Yep, … Read more →
“Doc” Like An Egyptian
In 1862, Egyptologist Edwin Smith purchased a papyrus after it was discovered between the legs of a mummy from the Upper Egyptian necropolis of Thebes. What was remarkable as that this ancient manuscript described elegant and simple diagnostic and treatment programs, some paralleling those of modern medicine almost exactly.
The Titanic Comes to Life, Again
What is it about the Titanic that continues to haunt us so? Was it the size of the wreck? The numbers of lives lost? Or was it that we can’t bear to say goodbye to our dreams? The launch of the Titanic, surely, was a dream of epic proportions?
I Know Where You Are And What You’re Thinking
Intel Labs is busy designing processors which can read human thought and they already have a working prototype. Life as a human, my friends, is taking a turn. What’s next? Our dreams?
David Gallo Shows Underwater Astonishments!
David Gallo shows jaw-dropping footage of amazing sea creatures, including a color-shifting cuttlefish, a perfectly camouflaged octopus, and a Times Square's worth of neon light displays from fish who live in the blackest depths of the ocean. - From … Read more →
Life As A Human Likes…2
Life As A Human Likes is a weekly feature of fascinating, enlightening, fun or perhaps just odd blogs and websites that enliven the experience of being human. This week, we feature visuals and consciousness.
The Mystery Consciousness
Christopher Holt looks at how most adults lose our ability to appreciate magic and mystery in the world around us, and delves into one of the greatest mysteries of our time — crop circles.
Human Gestures Meet User Interfaces for SciFi-Like Results: TED Talk
Humans may soon have access to an amazing user interface based on the one showcased in the Tom Cruise movie Minority Report, a science fiction film that is seeming less and less like science fiction every day. Watch John Underkoffler’s TED talk on the future of the User Interface.
Juan Enriquez – The Arrival of Homo Evolutis
In this fascinating TED Video, Juan Enriquez discusses advances in science and technology, the synergies between them and the impact they will have on our species.
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