When it comes to futurists, there are pessimists and there are enthusiasts. Jason Silva brings a new meaning to the latter.
A Dharma talk by Ajahn Brahm, abbot of the Bodhinyane Monastery in Serpentine, Western Australia.
A keynote lecture by John Haught at the 2006 “Beyond Intelligent Design” symposium. The lecture is followed by a panel response including Ian Barbour, George Ellis, and Nancey Murphy, moderated by William Grassie. Evolutionary biology contributes much to our present understanding of life, and its promises also to deepen our understanding of human intelligence, ethics and…
Spider silk is one of the most high-performance materials. Each species of spider can make up to 7 very different kinds of silk. How do they do it?
Hans Rosling had a question: Do some religions have a higher birth rate than others — and how does this affect global population growth? Speaking at the TEDxSummit in Qatar, he graphs data over time and across religions. With his trademark humor and sharp insight, Hans reaches a surprising conclusion on world fertility rates. Author…
Backed by stunning illustrations, David Christian narrates a complete history of the universe, from the Big Bang to the Internet, in a riveting 18 minutes.