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Michael Sandel: The Case Against Perfection

Michael — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:23:05 +0000

Michael Sandel, Professor of Government at Harvard University, makes a case against genetic engineering.

Michael — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:42:46 +0000

MIT professor Dan Nocera came to PopTech this year to tell that he can solve the energy crisis with a swimming pool.

Michael — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:17:34 +0000

Neuroscientist Robert Provine discusses his finding in the research of laughter at the Chicago Homuanities Festival.

Michael — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:28:02 +0000

James Fowler studies social networks outside of Facebook and Twitter and the consequences they have on our lives.

Michael — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:25:20 +0000

Brain surgeon Ben Carson had some inspiring words during an interview.

Michael — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:55:58 +0000

This TED talk by Temple Grandin is a great follow-up for the lecture from two weeks ago.

Michael — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:12:38 +0000

This is Robert Sapolsky’s acceptance speech for the Carlan Sagan Prize for Science Popularization at the Wonderfest.

Michael — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:37:36 +0000

Carnegie Mellon professor Jesse Shell describes how games will permeate reality.

Michael — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 13:46:39 +0000

Animal scientist Temple Grandin gives a great insight into the mind of an autistic person and how to cope with it.

Michael — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:27:10 +0000

Robert Sapolsky explains his view on the origin of religion.