http://odeo.com/channels/110122-TEDTalks-video 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 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:00:00 -0800 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:00:00 -0800 Design http://odeo.com/episodes/25446307-TEDTalks-Cynthia-Schneider-The-surprising-spread-of-Idol-TV-Cynthia-Schneider Cynthia Schneider looks at two international "American Idol"-style shows -- one in Afghanistan, and one in the United Arab Emirates -- and shows the surprising effect that these reality-TV competitions are creating in their societies. Cynthia Schneider looks at two international "American Idol"-style shows -- one in Afghanistan, and one in the United Arab Emirates -- and shows the surprising effect that these reality-TV competitions are creating in their societies. Cynthia Schneider looks at two international "American Idol"-style shows -- one in Afghanistan, and one in the United Arab Emirates -- and shows the surprising effect that these reality-TV competitions are creating in their societies. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-12,25446307 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:00:00 -0800 no TEDTalks (video) Higher Education http://odeo.com/episodes/25436752-TEDTalks-Edward-Burtynsky-photographs-the-landscape-of-oil-Edward-Burtynsky-2009 In stunning large-format photographs, Edward Burtynsky follows the path of oil through modern society, from wellhead to pipeline to car engine -- and then beyond to the projected peak-oil endgame. In stunning large-format photographs, Edward Burtynsky follows the path of oil through modern society, from wellhead to pipeline to car engine -- and then beyond to the projected peak-oil endgame. In stunning large-format photographs, Edward Burtynsky follows the path of oil through modern society, from wellhead to pipeline to car engine -- and then beyond to the projected peak-oil endgame. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-10,25436752 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:00:00 -0800 no TEDTalks (video) Higher Education http://odeo.com/episodes/25431317-TEDTalks-Rachel-Pike-The-science-behind-a-climate-headline-Rachel-Pike-2009 In 4 minutes, atmospheric chemist Rachel Pike provides a glimpse of the massive scientific effort behind the bold headlines on climate change, with her team -- one of thousands who contributed -- taking a risky flight over the rainforest in pursuit of data on a key molecule. In 4 minutes, atmospheric chemist Rachel Pike provides a glimpse of the massive scientific effort behind the bold headlines on climate change, with her team -- one of thousands who contributed -- taking a risky flight over the rainforest in pursuit of data on a key molecule. In 4 minutes, atmospheric chemist Rachel Pike provides a glimpse of the massive scientific effort behind the bold headlines on climate change, with her team -- one of thousands who contributed -- taking a risky flight over the rainforest in pursuit of data on a key molecule. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-10,25431317 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:02:00 -0800 no TEDTalks (video) Higher Education http://odeo.com/episodes/25425755-TEDTalks-Cameron-Sinclair-The-refugees-of-boom-and-bust-Cameron-Sinclair-2009 At TEDGlobal U, Cameron Sinclair shows the unreported cost of real estate megaprojects gone bust: thousands of migrant construction laborers left stranded and penniless. To his fellow architects, he says there is only one ethical response. At TEDGlobal U, Cameron Sinclair shows the unreported cost of real estate megaprojects gone bust: thousands of migrant construction laborers left stranded and penniless. To his fellow architects, he says there is only one ethical response. At TEDGlobal U, Cameron Sinclair shows the unreported cost of real estate megaprojects gone bust: thousands of migrant construction laborers left stranded and penniless. To his fellow architects, he says there is only one ethical response. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-08,25425755 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:00:00 -0800 no TEDTalks (video) Higher Education http://odeo.com/episodes/25393469-TEDTalks-Stefana-Broadbent-How-the-Internet-enables-intimacy-Stefana-Broadbent-2009 We worry that IM, texting, Facebook are spoiling human intimacy, but Stefana Broadbent's research shows how communication tech is capable of cultivating deeper relationships, bringing love across barriers like distance and workplace rules. We worry that IM, texting, Facebook are spoiling human intimacy, but Stefana Broadbent's research shows how communication tech is capable of cultivating deeper relationships, bringing love across barriers like distance and workplace rules. We worry that IM, texting, Facebook are spoiling human intimacy, but Stefana Broadbent's research shows how communication tech is capable of cultivating deeper relationships, bringing love across barriers like distance and workplace rules. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-02,25393469 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:43:00 -0800 no TEDTalks (video) Higher Education http://odeo.com/episodes/25393472-TEDTalks-Matthew-White-gives-the-euphonium-a-new-voice-Matthew-White-2009 The euphonium, a tuba-like musical instrument, is rarely heard outside of traditional brass bands. Young euph prodigy Matthew White uses hip-hop rhythms and a wild new vocal technique to bring a fresh sound to this underappreciated horn. The euphonium, a tuba-like musical instrument, is rarely heard outside of traditional brass bands. Young euph prodigy Matthew White uses hip-hop rhythms and a wild new vocal technique to bring a fresh sound to this underappreciated horn. The euphonium, a tuba-like musical instrument, is rarely heard outside of traditional brass bands. Young euph prodigy Matthew White uses hip-hop rhythms and a wild new vocal technique to bring a fresh sound to this underappreciated horn. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-29,25393472 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:00:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (video) Higher Education http://odeo.com/episodes/25393473-TEDTalks-Marcus-du-Sautoy-Symmetry-reality-s-riddle-Marcus-du-Sautoy-2009 The world turns on symmetry -- from the spin of subatomic particles to the dizzying beauty of an arabesque. But there's more to it than meets the eye. Here, Oxford mathematician Marcus du Sautoy offers a glimpse of the invisible numbers that marry all symmetrical objects. The world turns on symmetry -- from the spin of subatomic particles to the dizzying beauty of an arabesque. But there's more to it than meets the eye. Here, Oxford mathematician Marcus du Sautoy offers a glimpse of the invisible numbers that marry all symmetrical objects. The world turns on symmetry -- from the spin of subatomic particles to the dizzying beauty of an arabesque. But there's more to it than meets the eye. Here, Oxford mathematician Marcus du Sautoy offers a glimpse of the invisible numbers that marry all symmetrical objects. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-29,25393473 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 07:04:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (video) Higher Education http://odeo.com/episodes/25393476-TEDTalks-Becky-Blanton-The-year-I-was-homeless-Becky-Blanton-2009 Becky Blanton planned to live in her van for a year and see the country, but when depression set in and her freelance job ended, her camping trip turned into homelessness. In this intimate talk, she describes her experience of becoming one of America's working homeless. Becky Blanton planned to live in her van for a year and see the country, but when depression set in and her freelance job ended, her camping trip turned into homelessness. In this intimate talk, she describes her experience of becoming one of America's working homeless. Becky Blanton planned to live in her van for a year and see the country, but when depression set in and her freelance job ended, her camping trip turned into homelessness. In this intimate talk, she describes her experience of becoming one of America's working homeless. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-28,25393476 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:29:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (video) Higher Education http://odeo.com/episodes/25393477-TEDTalks-Rachel-Armstrong-Architecture-that-repairs-itself-Rachel-Armstrong-2009 Venice, Italy is sinking. To save it, Rachel Armstrong says we need to outgrow architecture made of inert materials and, well, make architecture that grows itself. She proposes a not-quite-alive material that does its own repairs and sequesters carbon, too. Venice, Italy is sinking. To save it, Rachel Armstrong says we need to outgrow architecture made of inert materials and, well, make architecture that grows itself. She proposes a not-quite-alive material that does its own repairs and sequesters carbon, too. Venice, Italy is sinking. To save it, Rachel Armstrong says we need to outgrow architecture made of inert materials and, well, make architecture that grows itself. She proposes a not-quite-alive material that does its own repairs and sequesters carbon, too. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-27,25393477 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 07:03:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (video) Higher Education http://odeo.com/episodes/25376345-TEDTalks-David-Deutsch-A-new-way-to-explain-explanation-David-Deutsch-2009 For tens of thousands of years our ancestors understood the world through myths, and the pace of change was glacial. The rise of scientific understanding transformed the world within a few centuries. Why? Physicist David Deutsch proposes a subtle answer. For tens of thousands of years our ancestors understood the world through myths, and the pace of change was glacial. The rise of scientific understanding transformed the world within a few centuries. Why? Physicist David Deutsch proposes a subtle answer. For tens of thousands of years our ancestors understood the world through myths, and the pace of change was glacial. The rise of scientific understanding transformed the world within a few centuries. Why? Physicist David Deutsch proposes a subtle answer. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-26,25376345 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 06:34:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (video) Higher Education http://odeo.com/episodes/25356318-TEDTalks-Ian-Goldin-Navigating-our-global-future-Ian-Goldin-2009 As globalization and technological advances bring us hurtling towards a new integrated future, Ian Goldin warns that not all people may benefit equally. But, he says, if we can recognize this danger, we might yet realize the possibility of improved life for everyone. As globalization and technological advances bring us hurtling towards a new integrated future, Ian Goldin warns that not all people may benefit equally. But, he says, if we can recognize this danger, we might yet realize the possibility of improved life for everyone. As globalization and technological advances bring us hurtling towards a new integrated future, Ian Goldin warns that not all people may benefit equally. But, he says, if we can recognize this danger, we might yet realize the possibility of improved life for everyone. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-22,25356318 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:00:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (video) Higher Education http://odeo.com/episodes/25346528-TEDTalks-Marc-Koska-1-3m-reasons-to-re-invent-the-syringe-Marc-Koska-2009 Reuse of syringes, all too common in under-funded clinics, kills 1.3 million each year. Marc Koska clues us in to this devastating global problem with facts, photos and hidden-camera footage. He shares his solution: a low-cost syringe that can't be used twice. Reuse of syringes, all too common in under-funded clinics, kills 1.3 million each year. Marc Koska clues us in to this devastating global problem with facts, photos and hidden-camera footage. He shares his solution: a low-cost syringe that can't be used twice. Reuse of syringes, all too common in under-funded clinics, kills 1.3 million each year. Marc Koska clues us in to this devastating global problem with facts, photos and hidden-camera footage. He shares his solution: a low-cost syringe that can't be used twice. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-22,25346528 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 07:24:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (video) Higher Education http://odeo.com/episodes/25323592-TEDTalks-Itay-Talgam-Lead-like-the-great-conductors-Itay-Talgam-2009 An orchestra conductor faces the ultimate leadership challenge: creating perfect harmony without saying a word. In this charming talk, Itay Talgam demonstrates the unique styles of six great 20th-century conductors, illustrating crucial lessons for all leaders. An orchestra conductor faces the ultimate leadership challenge: creating perfect harmony without saying a word. In this charming talk, Itay Talgam demonstrates the unique styles of six great 20th-century conductors, illustrating crucial lessons for all leaders. An orchestra conductor faces the ultimate leadership challenge: creating perfect harmony without saying a word. In this charming talk, Itay Talgam demonstrates the unique styles of six great 20th-century conductors, illustrating crucial lessons for all leaders. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-20,25323592 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 23:00:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (video) Higher Education http://odeo.com/episodes/25317380-TEDTalks-Paul-Debevec-animates-a-photo-real-digital-face-Paul-Debevec-2009 At TEDxUSC, computer graphics trailblazer Paul Debevec explains the scene-stealing technology behind Digital Emily, a digitally constructed human face so realistic it stands up to multiple takes. At TEDxUSC, computer graphics trailblazer Paul Debevec explains the scene-stealing technology behind Digital Emily, a digitally constructed human face so realistic it stands up to multiple takes. At TEDxUSC, computer graphics trailblazer Paul Debevec explains the scene-stealing technology behind Digital Emily, a digitally constructed human face so realistic it stands up to multiple takes. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-20,25317380 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 06:57:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (video) Higher Education http://odeo.com/episodes/25311934-TEDTalks-John-Gerzema-The-post-crisis-consumer-John-Gerzema-2009 John Gerzema says there's an upside to the recent financial crisis -- the opportunity for positive change. He identifies four major cultural shifts driving new consumer behavior and shows how businesses are evolving to connect with thoughtful spending. John Gerzema says there's an upside to the recent financial crisis -- the opportunity for positive change. He identifies four major cultural shifts driving new consumer behavior and shows how businesses are evolving to connect with thoughtful spending. John Gerzema says there's an upside to the recent financial crisis -- the opportunity for positive change. He identifies four major cultural shifts driving new consumer behavior and shows how businesses are evolving to connect with thoughtful spending. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-18,25311934 Sun, 18 Oct 2009 23:00:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (video) Higher Education http://odeo.com/episodes/25296019-TEDTalks-Julian-Treasure-The-4-ways-sound-affects-us-Julian-Treasure-2009 Playing sound effects both pleasant and awful, Julian Treasure shows how sound affects us in four significant ways. Listen carefully for a shocking fact about noisy open-plan offices. Playing sound effects both pleasant and awful, Julian Treasure shows how sound affects us in four significant ways. Listen carefully for a shocking fact about noisy open-plan offices. Playing sound effects both pleasant and awful, Julian Treasure shows how sound affects us in four significant ways. Listen carefully for a shocking fact about noisy open-plan offices. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-16,25296019 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 06:51:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (video) Higher Education http://odeo.com/episodes/25289751-TEDTalks-Henry-Markram-builds-a-brain-in-a-supercomputer-Henry-Markram-2009 Henry Markram says the mysteries of the mind can be solved -- soon. Mental illness, memory, perception: they're made of neurons and electric signals, and he plans to find them with a supercomputer that models all the brain's 100,000,000,000,000 synapses. Henry Markram says the mysteries of the mind can be solved -- soon. Mental illness, memory, perception: they're made of neurons and electric signals, and he plans to find them with a supercomputer that models all the brain's 100,000,000,000,000 synapses. Henry Markram says the mysteries of the mind can be solved -- soon. Mental illness, memory, perception: they're made of neurons and electric signals, and he plans to find them with a supercomputer that models all the brain's 100,000,000,000,000 synapses. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-15,25289751 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 07:37:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (video) Higher Education http://odeo.com/episodes/25284090-TEDTalks-Rory-Sutherland-Life-lessons-from-an-ad-man-Rory-Sutherland-2009 Advertising adds value to a product by changing our perception, rather than the product itself. Rory Sutherland makes the daring assertion that a change in perceived value can be just as satisfying as what we consider “real” value -- and his conclusion has interesting consequences for how we look at life. Advertising adds value to a product by changing our perception, rather than the product itself. Rory Sutherland makes the daring assertion that a change in perceived value can be just as satisfying as what we consider “real” value -- and his conclusion has interesting consequences for how we look at life. Advertising adds value to a product by changing our perception, rather than the product itself. Rory Sutherland makes the daring assertion that a change in perceived value can be just as satisfying as what we consider “real” value -- and his conclusion has interesting consequences for how we look at life. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-13,25284090 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:00:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (video) Higher Education http://odeo.com/episodes/25278221-TEDTalks-Rives-sees-the-beauty-of-trespassing-Rives-2009 Sometimes, you've got to hop a fence to see the prettiest sights. In 3 minutes, Rives takes his lyric outlook past chain and padlock to capture New York City from a forbidden vantage. Sometimes, you've got to hop a fence to see the prettiest sights. In 3 minutes, Rives takes his lyric outlook past chain and padlock to capture New York City from a forbidden vantage. Sometimes, you've got to hop a fence to see the prettiest sights. In 3 minutes, Rives takes his lyric outlook past chain and padlock to capture New York City from a forbidden vantage. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-13,25278221 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 06:53:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (video) Higher Education http://odeo.com/episodes/25278586-TEDTalks-David-Hanson-Robots-that-show-emotion-David-Hanson-2009 David Hanson's robot faces look and act like yours: They recognize and respond to emotion, and make expressions of their own. Here, an "emotional" live demo of the Einstein robot offers a peek at a future where robots truly mimic humans. David Hanson's robot faces look and act like yours: They recognize and respond to emotion, and make expressions of their own. Here, an "emotional" live demo of the Einstein robot offers a peek at a future where robots truly mimic humans. David Hanson's robot faces look and act like yours: They recognize and respond to emotion, and make expressions of their own. Here, an "emotional" live demo of the Einstein robot offers a peek at a future where robots truly mimic humans. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-12,25278586 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:00:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (video) Higher Education http://odeo.com/episodes/25272730-TEDTalks-Eric-Sanderson-pictures-New-York-before-the-City-Eric-Sanderson-2009 400 years after Hudson found New York harbor, Eric Sanderson shares how he made a 3D map of Mannahatta's fascinating pre-city ecology of hills, rivers, wildlife -- accurate down to the block -- when Times Square was a wetland and you couldn't get delivery. 400 years after Hudson found New York harbor, Eric Sanderson shares how he made a 3D map of Mannahatta's fascinating pre-city ecology of hills, rivers, wildlife -- accurate down to the block -- when Times Square was a wetland and you couldn't get delivery. 400 years after Hudson found New York harbor, Eric Sanderson shares how he made a 3D map of Mannahatta's fascinating pre-city ecology of hills, rivers, wildlife -- accurate down to the block -- when Times Square was a wetland and you couldn't get delivery. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-12,25272730 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 06:07:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (video) Higher Education http://odeo.com/episodes/25259383-TEDTalks-Sam-Martin-The-quirky-world-of-manspaces-Sam-Martin-2009 Author Sam Martin shares photos of a quirky world hobby that's trending with the XY set: the "manspace." (They're custom-built hangouts where a man can claim a bit of his own territory to work, relax, be himself.) Grab a cold one and enjoy. Author Sam Martin shares photos of a quirky world hobby that's trending with the XY set: the "manspace." (They're custom-built hangouts where a man can claim a bit of his own territory to work, relax, be himself.) Grab a cold one and enjoy. Author Sam Martin shares photos of a quirky world hobby that's trending with the XY set: the "manspace." (They're custom-built hangouts where a man can claim a bit of his own territory to work, relax, be himself.) Grab a cold one and enjoy. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-09,25259383 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 06:40:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (video) Higher Education http://odeo.com/episodes/25253475-TEDTalks-Beau-Lotto-Optical-illusions-show-how-we-see-Beau-Lotto-2009 Beau Lotto's color games puzzle your vision, but they also spotlight what you can't normally see: how your brain works. This fun, first-hand look at your own versatile sense of sight reveals how evolution tints your perception of what's really out there. Beau Lotto's color games puzzle your vision, but they also spotlight what you can't normally see: how your brain works. This fun, first-hand look at your own versatile sense of sight reveals how evolution tints your perception of what's really out there. Beau Lotto's color games puzzle your vision, but they also spotlight what you can't normally see: how your brain works. This fun, first-hand look at your own versatile sense of sight reveals how evolution tints your perception of what's really out there. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-08,25253475 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 07:05:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (video) Higher Education http://odeo.com/episodes/25247785-TEDTalks-Chimamanda-Adichie-The-danger-of-a-single-story-Chimamanda-Ngozi-Adichie-2009 Our lives, our cultures, are composed of many overlapping stories. Novelist Chimamanda Adichie tells the story of how she found her authentic cultural voice -- and warns that if we hear only a single story about another person or country, we risk a critical misunderstanding. Our lives, our cultures, are composed of many overlapping stories. Novelist Chimamanda Adichie tells the story of how she found her authentic cultural voice -- and warns that if we hear only a single story about another person or country, we risk a critical misunderstanding. Our lives, our cultures, are composed of many overlapping stories. Novelist Chimamanda Adichie tells the story of how she found her authentic cultural voice -- and warns that if we hear only a single story about another person or country, we risk a critical misunderstanding. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-06,25247785 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:00:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (video) Higher Education http://odeo.com/episodes/25241675-TEDTalks-David-Logan-on-tribal-leadership-David-Logan-2009 At TEDxUSC, business professor David Logan talks about the five kinds of tribes that humans naturally form -- in schools, workplaces, even the driver's license bureau. By understanding our shared tribal tendencies, we can help lead each other to become better individuals. At TEDxUSC, business professor David Logan talks about the five kinds of tribes that humans naturally form -- in schools, workplaces, even the driver's license bureau. By understanding our shared tribal tendencies, we can help lead each other to become better individuals. At TEDxUSC, business professor David Logan talks about the five kinds of tribes that humans naturally form -- in schools, workplaces, even the driver's license bureau. By understanding our shared tribal tendencies, we can help lead each other to become better individuals. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-05,25241675 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 23:00:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (video) Higher Education http://odeo.com/episodes/25235799-TEDTalks-Carolyn-Steel-How-food-shapes-our-cities-Carolyn-Steel-2009 Every day, in a city the size of London, 30 million meals are served. But where does all the food come from? Architect Carolyn Steel discusses the daily miracle of feeding a city, and shows how ancient food routes shaped the modern world. Every day, in a city the size of London, 30 million meals are served. But where does all the food come from? Architect Carolyn Steel discusses the daily miracle of feeding a city, and shows how ancient food routes shaped the modern world. Every day, in a city the size of London, 30 million meals are served. But where does all the food come from? Architect Carolyn Steel discusses the daily miracle of feeding a city, and shows how ancient food routes shaped the modern world. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-04,25235799 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 23:00:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (video) Higher Education http://odeo.com/episodes/25221731-TEDTalks-Stefan-Sagmeister-The-power-of-time-off-Stefan-Sagmeister-2009 Every seven years, designer Stefan Sagmeister closes his New York studio for a yearlong sabbatical to rejuvenate and refresh their creative outlook. He explains the often overlooked value of time off and shows the innovative projects inspired by his time in Bali. Every seven years, designer Stefan Sagmeister closes his New York studio for a yearlong sabbatical to rejuvenate and refresh their creative outlook. He explains the often overlooked value of time off and shows the innovative projects inspired by his time in Bali. Every seven years, designer Stefan Sagmeister closes his New York studio for a yearlong sabbatical to rejuvenate and refresh their creative outlook. He explains the often overlooked value of time off and shows the innovative projects inspired by his time in Bali. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-01,25221731 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:00:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (video) Higher Education http://odeo.com/episodes/25215779-TEDTalks-Garik-Israelian-How-spectroscopy-could-reveal-alien-life-Garik-Israelian-2009 Garik Israelian is a spectroscopist, studying the spectrum emitted by a star to figure out what it's made of and how it might behave. It's a rare and accessible look at this discipline, which may be coming close to finding a planet friendly to life. Garik Israelian is a spectroscopist, studying the spectrum emitted by a star to figure out what it's made of and how it might behave. It's a rare and accessible look at this discipline, which may be coming close to finding a planet friendly to life. Garik Israelian is a spectroscopist, studying the spectrum emitted by a star to figure out what it's made of and how it might behave. It's a rare and accessible look at this discipline, which may be coming close to finding a planet friendly to life. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-01,25215779 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 07:21:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (video) Higher Education http://odeo.com/episodes/25209681-TEDTalks-Karen-Armstrong-Let-s-revive-the-Golden-Rule-Karen-Armstrong-2009 Weeks from the Charter for Compassion launch, Karen Armstrong looks at religion's role in the 21st century: Will its dogmas divide us? Or will it unite us for common good? She reviews the catalysts that can drive the world's faiths to rediscover the Golden Rule. Weeks from the Charter for Compassion launch, Karen Armstrong looks at religion's role in the 21st century: Will its dogmas divide us? Or will it unite us for common good? She reviews the catalysts that can drive the world's faiths to rediscover the Golden Rule. Weeks from the Charter for Compassion launch, Karen Armstrong looks at religion's role in the 21st century: Will its dogmas divide us? Or will it unite us for common good? She reviews the catalysts that can drive the world's faiths to rediscover the Golden Rule. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-29,25209681 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:46:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (video) Higher Education http://odeo.com/episodes/25204024-TEDTalks-Tim-Brown-urges-designers-to-think-big-Tim-Brown-2009 Tim Brown says the design profession is preoccupied with creating nifty, fashionable objects -- even as pressing questions like clean water access show it has a bigger role to play. He calls for a shift to local, collaborative, participatory "design thinking." Tim Brown says the design profession is preoccupied with creating nifty, fashionable objects -- even as pressing questions like clean water access show it has a bigger role to play. He calls for a shift to local, collaborative, participatory "design thinking." Tim Brown says the design profession is preoccupied with creating nifty, fashionable objects -- even as pressing questions like clean water access show it has a bigger role to play. He calls for a shift to local, collaborative, participatory "design thinking." tag:odeo.com,2009-09-29,25204024 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 07:10:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (video) Higher Education http://odeo.com/episodes/25199056-TEDTalks-Parag-Khanna-maps-the-future-of-countries-Parag-Khanna-2009 Many people think the lines on the map no longer matter, but Parag Khanna says they do. Using maps of the past and present, he explains the root causes of border conflicts worldwide and proposes simple yet cunning solutions for each. Many people think the lines on the map no longer matter, but Parag Khanna says they do. Using maps of the past and present, he explains the root causes of border conflicts worldwide and proposes simple yet cunning solutions for each. Many people think the lines on the map no longer matter, but Parag Khanna says they do. Using maps of the past and present, he explains the root causes of border conflicts worldwide and proposes simple yet cunning solutions for each. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-27,25199056 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 23:00:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (video) Higher Education http://odeo.com/episodes/25182985-TEDTalks-Jacqueline-Novogratz-A-third-way-to-think-about-aid-Jacqueline-Novogratz-2009 The debate over foreign aid often pits those who mistrust "charity" against those who mistrust reliance on the markets. Jacqueline Novogratz proposes a middle way she calls patient capital, with promising examples of entrepreneurial innovation driving social change. The debate over foreign aid often pits those who mistrust "charity" against those who mistrust reliance on the markets. Jacqueline Novogratz proposes a middle way she calls patient capital, with promising examples of entrepreneurial innovation driving social change. The debate over foreign aid often pits those who mistrust "charity" against those who mistrust reliance on the markets. Jacqueline Novogratz proposes a middle way she calls patient capital, with promising examples of entrepreneurial innovation driving social change. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-24,25182985 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 23:00:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (video) Higher Education http://odeo.com/episodes/25177472-TEDTalks-Taryn-Simon-photographs-secret-sites-Taryn-Simon-2009 Taryn Simon exhibits her startling take on photography -- to reveal worlds and people we would never see otherwise. She shares two projects: one documents otherworldly locations typically kept secret from the public, the other involves haunting portraits of men convicted for crimes they did not commit. Taryn Simon exhibits her startling take on photography -- to reveal worlds and people we would never see otherwise. She shares two projects: one documents otherworldly locations typically kept secret from the public, the other involves haunting portraits of men convicted for crimes they did not commit. Taryn Simon exhibits her startling take on photography -- to reveal worlds and people we would never see otherwise. She shares two projects: one documents otherworldly locations typically kept secret from the public, the other involves haunting portraits of men convicted for crimes they did not commit. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-23,25177472 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 23:00:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (video) Higher Education http://odeo.com/episodes/25170552-TEDTalks-William-Kamkwamba-How-I-harnessed-the-wind-William-Kamkwamba-2009 At age 14, in poverty and famine, a Malawian boy built a windmill to power his family's home. Now at 22, William Kamkwamba, who speaks at TED, here, for the second time, shares in his own words the moving tale of invention that changed his life. At age 14, in poverty and famine, a Malawian boy built a windmill to power his family's home. Now at 22, William Kamkwamba, who speaks at TED, here, for the second time, shares in his own words the moving tale of invention that changed his life. At age 14, in poverty and famine, a Malawian boy built a windmill to power his family's home. Now at 22, William Kamkwamba, who speaks at TED, here, for the second time, shares in his own words the moving tale of invention that changed his life. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-23,25170552 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 06:21:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (video) Higher Education http://odeo.com/episodes/25164563-TEDTalks-Evgeny-Morozov-Is-the-Internet-what-Orwell-feared-Evgeny-Morozov-2009 TED Fellow and journalist Evgeny Morozov punctures what he calls "iPod liberalism" -- the assumption that tech innovation always promotes freedom, democracy -- with chilling examples of ways the Internet helps oppressive regimes stifle dissent. TED Fellow and journalist Evgeny Morozov punctures what he calls "iPod liberalism" -- the assumption that tech innovation always promotes freedom, democracy -- with chilling examples of ways the Internet helps oppressive regimes stifle dissent. TED Fellow and journalist Evgeny Morozov punctures what he calls "iPod liberalism" -- the assumption that tech innovation always promotes freedom, democracy -- with chilling examples of ways the Internet helps oppressive regimes stifle dissent. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-22,25164563 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:39:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (video) Higher Education http://odeo.com/episodes/25165865-TEDTalks-Evgeny-Morozov-How-the-Internet-strengthens-dictatorships-Evgeny-Morozov-2009 TED Fellow and journalist Evgeny Morozov punctures what he calls "iPod liberalism" -- the assumption that tech innovation always promotes freedom, democracy -- with chilling examples of ways the Internet helps oppressive regimes stifle dissent. TED Fellow and journalist Evgeny Morozov punctures what he calls "iPod liberalism" -- the assumption that tech innovation always promotes freedom, democracy -- with chilling examples of ways the Internet helps oppressive regimes stifle dissent. TED Fellow and journalist Evgeny Morozov punctures what he calls "iPod liberalism" -- the assumption that tech innovation always promotes freedom, democracy -- with chilling examples of ways the Internet helps oppressive regimes stifle dissent. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-22,25165865 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:39:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (video) Higher Education http://odeo.com/episodes/25166516-TEDTalks-Evgeny-Morozov-How-the-Net-aids-dictatorships-Evgeny-Morozov-2009 TED Fellow and journalist Evgeny Morozov punctures what he calls "iPod liberalism" -- the assumption that tech innovation always promotes freedom, democracy -- with chilling examples of ways the Internet helps oppressive regimes stifle dissent. TED Fellow and journalist Evgeny Morozov punctures what he calls "iPod liberalism" -- the assumption that tech innovation always promotes freedom, democracy -- with chilling examples of ways the Internet helps oppressive regimes stifle dissent. TED Fellow and journalist Evgeny Morozov punctures what he calls "iPod liberalism" -- the assumption that tech innovation always promotes freedom, democracy -- with chilling examples of ways the Internet helps oppressive regimes stifle dissent. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-22,25166516 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:39:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (video) Higher Education http://odeo.com/episodes/25159270-TEDTalks-Jonathan-Zittrain-The-Web-as-random-acts-of-kindness-Jonathan-Zittrain-2009 Feeling like the world is becoming less friendly? Social theorist Jonathan Zittrain begs to difffer. The Internet, he suggests, is made up of millions of disinterested acts of kindness, curiosity and trust. Feeling like the world is becoming less friendly? Social theorist Jonathan Zittrain begs to difffer. The Internet, he suggests, is made up of millions of disinterested acts of kindness, curiosity and trust. Feeling like the world is becoming less friendly? Social theorist Jonathan Zittrain begs to difffer. The Internet, he suggests, is made up of millions of disinterested acts of kindness, curiosity and trust. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-20,25159270 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 23:00:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (video) Higher Education http://odeo.com/episodes/25144885-TEDTalks-Imogen-Heap-plays-Wait-It-Out-Imogen-Heap-2009 Imogen Heap plays a powerful stripped-down version of "Wait It Out," from her new record, Ellipse. Imogen Heap plays a powerful stripped-down version of "Wait It Out," from her new record, Ellipse. Imogen Heap plays a powerful stripped-down version of "Wait It Out," from her new record, Ellipse. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-17,25144885 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 23:00:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (video) Higher Education http://odeo.com/episodes/25139766-TEDTalks-Oliver-Sacks-What-hallucination-reveals-about-our-minds-Oliver-Sacks-2009 Neurologist and author Oliver Sacks brings our attention to Charles Bonnett syndrome -- when visually impaired people experience lucid hallucinations. He describes the experiences of his patients in heartwarming detail and walks us through the biology of this under-reported phenomenon. Neurologist and author Oliver Sacks brings our attention to Charles Bonnett syndrome -- when visually impaired people experience lucid hallucinations. He describes the experiences of his patients in heartwarming detail and walks us through the biology of this under-reported phenomenon. Neurologist and author Oliver Sacks brings our attention to Charles Bonnett syndrome -- when visually impaired people experience lucid hallucinations. He describes the experiences of his patients in heartwarming detail and walks us through the biology of this under-reported phenomenon. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-16,25139766 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 23:00:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (video) Higher Education http://odeo.com/episodes/25135664-TEDTalks-John-Lloyd-inventories-the-invisible-John-Lloyd-2009 Nature's mysteries meet tack-sharp wit in this hilarious, 10-minute mix of quips and fun lessons, as comedian, writer and TV man John Lloyd plucks at the substance of several things not seen. Nature's mysteries meet tack-sharp wit in this hilarious, 10-minute mix of quips and fun lessons, as comedian, writer and TV man John Lloyd plucks at the substance of several things not seen. Nature's mysteries meet tack-sharp wit in this hilarious, 10-minute mix of quips and fun lessons, as comedian, writer and TV man John Lloyd plucks at the substance of several things not seen. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-16,25135664 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 07:00:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (video) Higher Education http://odeo.com/episodes/25129076-TEDTalks-Bjarke-Ingels-3-warp-speed-architecture-tales-Bjarke-Ingels-2009 Danish architect Bjarke Ingels rockets through photo/video-mingled stories of his eco-flashy designs. His buildings not only look like nature -- they act like nature: blocking the wind, collecting solar energy -- and creating stunning views. Danish architect Bjarke Ingels rockets through photo/video-mingled stories of his eco-flashy designs. His buildings not only look like nature -- they act like nature: blocking the wind, collecting solar energy -- and creating stunning views. Danish architect Bjarke Ingels rockets through photo/video-mingled stories of his eco-flashy designs. His buildings not only look like nature -- they act like nature: blocking the wind, collecting solar energy -- and creating stunning views. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-15,25129076 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 07:05:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (video) Higher Education http://odeo.com/episodes/25123392-TEDTalks-Misha-Glenny-investigates-global-crime-networks-Misha-Glenny Journalist Misha Glenny spent several years in a courageous investigation of organized crime networks worldwide, which have grown to an estimated 15% of the global economy. From the Russian mafia, to giant drug cartels, his sources include not just intelligence and law enforcement officials but criminal insiders. Journalist Misha Glenny spent several years in a courageous investigation of organized crime networks worldwide, which have grown to an estimated 15% of the global economy. From the Russian mafia, to giant drug cartels, his sources include not just intelligence and law enforcement officials but criminal insiders. Journalist Misha Glenny spent several years in a courageous investigation of organized crime networks worldwide, which have grown to an estimated 15% of the global economy. From the Russian mafia, to giant drug cartels, his sources include not just intelligence and law enforcement officials but criminal insiders. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-13,25123392 Sun, 13 Sep 2009 23:00:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (video) Higher Education http://odeo.com/episodes/25125737-TEDTalks-Misha-Glenny-investigates-global-crime-networks-Misha-Glenny-2009 Journalist Misha Glenny spent several years in a courageous investigation of organized crime networks worldwide, which have grown to an estimated 15% of the global economy. From the Russian mafia, to giant drug cartels, his sources include not just intelligence and law enforcement officials but criminal insiders. Journalist Misha Glenny spent several years in a courageous investigation of organized crime networks worldwide, which have grown to an estimated 15% of the global economy. From the Russian mafia, to giant drug cartels, his sources include not just intelligence and law enforcement officials but criminal insiders. Journalist Misha Glenny spent several years in a courageous investigation of organized crime networks worldwide, which have grown to an estimated 15% of the global economy. From the Russian mafia, to giant drug cartels, his sources include not just intelligence and law enforcement officials but criminal insiders. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-13,25125737 Sun, 13 Sep 2009 23:00:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (video) Higher Education http://odeo.com/episodes/25107372-TEDTalks-Vishal-Vaid-s-hypnotic-song-Vishal-Vaid-2006 Vishal Vaid and his band explore a traditional South Asian musical form in this mesmerizing improv performance. Sit back and let his music transport you. Vishal Vaid and his band explore a traditional South Asian musical form in this mesmerizing improv performance. Sit back and let his music transport you. Vishal Vaid and his band explore a traditional South Asian musical form in this mesmerizing improv performance. Sit back and let his music transport you. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-10,25107372 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 23:00:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (video) Higher Education http://odeo.com/episodes/25102313-TEDTalks-Rebecca-Saxe-How-we-read-each-other-s-minds-Rebecca-Saxe-2009 Sensing the motives and feelings of others is a natural talent for humans. But how do we do it? Here, Rebecca Saxe shares fascinating lab work that uncovers how the brain thinks about other peoples' thoughts -- and judges their actions. Sensing the motives and feelings of others is a natural talent for humans. But how do we do it? Here, Rebecca Saxe shares fascinating lab work that uncovers how the brain thinks about other peoples' thoughts -- and judges their actions. Sensing the motives and feelings of others is a natural talent for humans. But how do we do it? Here, Rebecca Saxe shares fascinating lab work that uncovers how the brain thinks about other peoples' thoughts -- and judges their actions. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-09,25102313 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 23:00:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (video) Higher Education http://odeo.com/episodes/25097030-TEDTalks-Lewis-Pugh-swims-the-North-Pole-Lewis-Pugh-2009 Lewis Pugh talks about his record-breaking swim across the North Pole. He braved the icy waters (in a Speedo) to highlight the melting icecap. Watch for astonishing footage -- and some blunt commentary on the realities of supercold-water swims. Lewis Pugh talks about his record-breaking swim across the North Pole. He braved the icy waters (in a Speedo) to highlight the melting icecap. Watch for astonishing footage -- and some blunt commentary on the realities of supercold-water swims. Lewis Pugh talks about his record-breaking swim across the North Pole. He braved the icy waters (in a Speedo) to highlight the melting icecap. Watch for astonishing footage -- and some blunt commentary on the realities of supercold-water swims. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-08,25097030 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 23:00:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (video) Higher Education http://odeo.com/episodes/25090337-TEDTalks-James-Balog-Time-lapse-proof-of-extreme-ice-loss-James-Balog-2009 Photographer James Balog shares new image sequences from the Extreme Ice Survey, a network of time-lapse cameras recording glaciers receding at an alarming rate, some of the most vivid evidence yet of climate change. Photographer James Balog shares new image sequences from the Extreme Ice Survey, a network of time-lapse cameras recording glaciers receding at an alarming rate, some of the most vivid evidence yet of climate change. Photographer James Balog shares new image sequences from the Extreme Ice Survey, a network of time-lapse cameras recording glaciers receding at an alarming rate, some of the most vivid evidence yet of climate change. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-07,25090337 Mon, 07 Sep 2009 23:00:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (video) Higher Education http://odeo.com/episodes/25071769-TEDTalks-Steve-Truglia-A-leap-from-the-edge-of-space-Steve-Truglia-2009 At his day job, Steve Truglia flips cars, walks through fire and falls out of buildings -- pushing technology to make stunts bigger, safer, more awesome. He talks us through his next stunt: the highest jump ever attempted, from the very edge of space. At his day job, Steve Truglia flips cars, walks through fire and falls out of buildings -- pushing technology to make stunts bigger, safer, more awesome. He talks us through his next stunt: the highest jump ever attempted, from the very edge of space. At his day job, Steve Truglia flips cars, walks through fire and falls out of buildings -- pushing technology to make stunts bigger, safer, more awesome. He talks us through his next stunt: the highest jump ever attempted, from the very edge of space. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-03,25071769 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 23:00:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (video) Higher Education http://odeo.com/episodes/25066390-TEDTalks-Evan-Grant-Making-sound-visible-through-cymatics-Evan-Grant-2009 Evan Grant demonstrates the science and art of cymatics, a process for making soundwaves visible. Useful for analyzing complex sounds (like dolphin calls), it also makes complex and beautiful designs. Evan Grant demonstrates the science and art of cymatics, a process for making soundwaves visible. Useful for analyzing complex sounds (like dolphin calls), it also makes complex and beautiful designs. Evan Grant demonstrates the science and art of cymatics, a process for making soundwaves visible. Useful for analyzing complex sounds (like dolphin calls), it also makes complex and beautiful designs. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-03,25066390 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 06:55:00 -0700 no TEDTalks (video) Higher Education