Philosophy
As you probably already know from this blog, TEDTalks are awesome: bring in some of the greatest minds in the world, working on the greatest and most interesting questions, with the best and most creative ideas, give them 18 minutes, and they will awe and wow you.
Well, when they brought in philosopher Damon Horowitz, he only needed about three minutes to inspire a standing ovation and blow everyone out of the water in what can only be described as one of the best TEDTalks of all time...
But you don't have to be in prison to study philosophy and be free. There are plenty of other practical reasons for deciding to study this mother of all intellectual disciplines.
- The Tedtalks Woo-woo Speech - The Science Delusion
When they first became publicly available, I instantly fell in love with TEDTalks (as you can tell from all the presentations I've posted in this blog). Having leading thinkers condense their various ideas and deliver them in powerful 18-minute presentations...
- Marco Tempest - The Electric Rise And Fall Of Nikola Tesla
Today is the birthday of one of history's greatest genius: Nikola Tesla. It probably wouldn't be much of an overstatement to claim that the modern world wouldn't exist without him. He did invent, after all, things like the remote control,...
- The Banned Ted Talk - Rich People Don't Create Jobs
Over the past few years, TED has grown into a household name due to the amazing lectures and presentations that they've made publicly available to the entire world. TEDTalks are presentations about ideas that are worth spreading. Well, Nick Hanauer...
- David Christian - Big History
I don't know if you paid attention during history class, but if you missed some of the highlights because you were sleeping or daydreaming, you're in luck because David Christian is here to tell the story of the universe, from the Big Bang to...
- Blog Hiatus
As you probably surmise, dear readers, this blog is a product of love. I firmly believe that exposing others to interesting, challenging and diverse ideas might just be the spark that can inspire someone to pursue any of these questions in more depth....
Philosophy
Damon Horowitz - Philosophy in Prison
Well, when they brought in philosopher Damon Horowitz, he only needed about three minutes to inspire a standing ovation and blow everyone out of the water in what can only be described as one of the best TEDTalks of all time...
But you don't have to be in prison to study philosophy and be free. There are plenty of other practical reasons for deciding to study this mother of all intellectual disciplines.
- The Tedtalks Woo-woo Speech - The Science Delusion
When they first became publicly available, I instantly fell in love with TEDTalks (as you can tell from all the presentations I've posted in this blog). Having leading thinkers condense their various ideas and deliver them in powerful 18-minute presentations...
- Marco Tempest - The Electric Rise And Fall Of Nikola Tesla
Today is the birthday of one of history's greatest genius: Nikola Tesla. It probably wouldn't be much of an overstatement to claim that the modern world wouldn't exist without him. He did invent, after all, things like the remote control,...
- The Banned Ted Talk - Rich People Don't Create Jobs
Over the past few years, TED has grown into a household name due to the amazing lectures and presentations that they've made publicly available to the entire world. TEDTalks are presentations about ideas that are worth spreading. Well, Nick Hanauer...
- David Christian - Big History
I don't know if you paid attention during history class, but if you missed some of the highlights because you were sleeping or daydreaming, you're in luck because David Christian is here to tell the story of the universe, from the Big Bang to...
- Blog Hiatus
As you probably surmise, dear readers, this blog is a product of love. I firmly believe that exposing others to interesting, challenging and diverse ideas might just be the spark that can inspire someone to pursue any of these questions in more depth....