Jimmy Wales joins journalist Christopher Lydon to discuss where Web 2.0 will take us next and how objectivist philosophy guides his vision. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
National Public Radio President Kevin Klose speaks to a group of supporters at Public Broadcasting Atlanta studios about NPR's achievements, goals and challenges.
Executive Director of the Jimmy Carter Library and Museum Jay Hakes is also one of the country's top energy experts. In his new book, A Declaration of Energy Independence, he outlines seven economically and politically viable paths to energy independence.
Anne Zeiser moderates an invaluable primer for filmmakers on how technology and media are changing content and the audience's consumption of it. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Eric Stroud discusses new advances in shark repellent technologies and the promise they hold for reducing shark bycatch in commercial fisheries. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
This panel discusses the different technologies, environmental impacts, and timelines of hybrid, natural gas, all electric, and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Vessel founders discuss innovative design and distribution that combines quality, unique design and simple solutions to re-invent everyday products. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Steven Dawson discusses his team's efforts to create a complete synthetic human that can simulate responses to injuries and medical procedures. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Terry Belanger and Michael Gorman discuss libraries and the organization of knowledge from historical and contemporary perspectives. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Jim Gettys gives an overview of the software aspects of the One Laptop Per Project initiative, and shows off a sample $100 laptop. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Ian Hutchinson and experts doing work a variety of areas of nuclear technology discuss the wide range of applications represented by their research. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Allison Macfarlane and Andrew Kadak discuss the future of nuclear energy with Victor Reis, Senior Advisor, Office of the Secretary, US Department of Energy. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
A hands-on session at the 2007 Integrated Media Association conference designed to give a deeper understanding of the basic toolkits of "social media". (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
A session at the 2007 Integrated Media Association conference on advanced strategies for using "social media" tools and applications in public media services. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Joseph Cirincione, Senior Vice President of the Center for American Progress discusses the history and future of nuclear weapons. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Thomas White argues that one of the unanticipated consequences of decisions made in the IT industry is a disregard for privacy as a fundamental human right (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Annalee Newitz and Charlie Anders bring together a diverse range of critical and personal essays about the meaning of female nerdhood. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Jack B. Copleland reads his paper "The Future of Al and Super-Turing Machines" at a 70th Anniversary celebration of one Turing's major works. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
David Gelernter and Ray Kurzweil debate the limits of intelligent machines at a 70th anniversary celebration of one Turing's major works. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Jesper Juul explains the intricate interplay of rules and fiction in video games, and how these patterns, once absorbed, are applied to extra-game environments. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Angela Belcher and Dan Nocera describe the growing of living fuel cells and other emerging energy technology, and brainstorm with an audience about new solutions. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
A panel of experts discusses internet censorship in China, exploring the collision between new technology and the national interests of the most populous country. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Over 100 participants and industry leaders explore issues related to producing and distributing open access content across multiple public broadcasting platforms. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Over 100 participants and industry leaders explore issues related to producing and distributing open access content across multiple public broadcasting platforms. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Over 100 participants and industry leaders explore issues related to producing and distributing open access content across multiple public broadcasting platforms. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Over 100 participants and industry leaders explore issues related to producing and distributing open access content across multiple public broadcasting platforms. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Over 100 participants and industry leaders explore issues related to producing and distributing open access content across multiple public broadcasting platforms. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Over 100 participants and industry leaders explore issues related to producing and distributing open access content across multiple public broadcasting platforms. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Over 100 participants and industry leaders explore issues related to producing and distributing open access content across multiple public broadcasting platforms. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Over 100 participants and industry leaders explore issues related to producing and distributing open access content across multiple public broadcasting platforms. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Jake Shapiro of PRX begins the Beyond Broadcast Conference and postulates that there is tremendous potential at the intersection of public and participatory media. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
James Boyle of Duke Law School discusses how vibrant participatory communications media depend on a delicate balance between the realm of property and the commons. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Chris Lydon moderates a panel of broadcasters discussing their efforts to incorporate, experiment with, and use participatory and emerging social media tools. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Chris Lydon moderates a panel of broadcasters discussing their efforts to incorporate, experiment with, and use participatory and emerging social media tools. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Peter Armstrong asks if public media can use common spaces like YouTube or MySpace for video and other content, rather than creating their own? (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Ethan Zuckerman describes how the Internet, a technology not meant for personal communication, became a site of incredible, spontaneous creativity. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Eszter Hargittai shares thinking and research about what types of sites and online services college students use and how their engagement differs by user attributes. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
John Lester introduces participants and activities taking place in a simulated replica of the Beyond Broadcast conference occurring concurrently in the virtual reality Second Life. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Mark Cooper and other panelists discuss how public media should embrace changes in their operational and financial models in terms of using various levels public participation. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Conor James Walsh discusses his invention of a robotic device for minmizing discomfort during biopsies at the 2006 IDEAS Boston Youth Summit. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
James Poss describes his early attempts to build and market his BigBelly solar garbage receptacle-compactors at the 2006 IDEAS Boston Youth Summit. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
James McLurkin discusses the advantages of being a nerd and demonstrates a swarm of his robots at the 2006 IDEAS Boston Youth Summit. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Dr. Jeffrey Hoffman, discusses personal experiences of space flight and shares his thoughts on the synergy between human and robotic exploration of space. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Experts discuss China's national heritage sites, their environmental challenges, and the efforts and new technology being employed to conserve them. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
The Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology and The Boston Foundation examine the future of communications in Boston in the 21st century. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Helfand and Klatell discuss two recent partnerships where CCNMTL assisted in the emergence of a new technology based curricular and pedagogical approach. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Debbie Marcus moderates an exploration of the possibilities for virtual fieldwork as an essential part of pre-professional education. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Evan Ziporyn and Christine Southworth perform new works for robots and humans, and discuss how technology influences the musical experience. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
The Chudnovsky brothers describe how they used their homemade supercomputer to help preserve the Metropolitan Museum of Art's famous Unicorn Tapestries. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Gianfranco Pocobono and Richard Wolbers discuss the use of new technology in the conservation of the John La Farge murals at Trinity Church Boston. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Neil Gershenfeld discusses his development of "fabrication laboratories" that bring design technology to ordinary people. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Robin Chase discusses ways in which wireless technology can be used in the transportation industry to reduce dependency on fossil fuel. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Hugh Herr shares his experience to develop advanced rehabilitation technologies and robotic mechanisms to address a wide range of needs. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Experts in digital rights management discuss the challenges of a "digital commons" when recent extensions of copyright threaten creativity and the free exchange of ideas. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Dan Kennedy and Jay Rosen meet to talk about the blogosphere, its future, its impact on news, commentary, and journalism. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Tony Kahn of WGBH's Morning Stories podcast, moderates as new media makers discuss revolutions in digital content delivery. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Senator Edward Kennedy and leaders from the health care community discuss the need for better health technology information in hospitals and doctors' offices. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Ray Kurzweil explores the social and philosophical ramifications of our potential to overcome the limitations of biology. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
The editors of "Scaling Up Success: Lessons Learned from Technology-Based Educational Improvement" discuss their research findings. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Members of the World Wide Web Consortium, a group central to the development of the world wide web, discuss the history and future of the World Wide Web. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Read discusses the ecology, behavior and conservation of the world's porpoises, focusing on harbor porpoises in the Gulf of Maine. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Tod Machover shares his eclectic interest in mixing acoustic and electronic sound, orchestras and interactive computers, and rock and operatic arias. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
This MIT molecular biologist explores calorie restriction and natural substances in red wine as ways to add decades to expected life spans. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
This legal expert discusses intellectual and technology law as it relates to electronic commerce, privacy issues, and governance. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
This artificial intelligence expert explores ways for robots to actually "think" rather than just perform programmed tasks. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Reproductive rights activist and author Alexander Sanger discusses his new book, Beyond Choice: Reproductive Freedom in the 21st Century. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Dr. Kim Blair shares how he and his students turn work into play and influence world class sports from bicycling to mountain climbing. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
These presentations discuss the reasons and technologies for hydrogen production, and explore fuel cells and the future of aviation technology. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Drs. Burnham, McGimpsey, and Durgin explain what role nanotechnology plays in currently available consumer products and give us a hint of what is to come. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Various experts explore how advanced telecommunications technologies strengthen local communities and improve civic engagement at the local level. (Part II) (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Various experts explore how advanced telecommunications technologies strengthen local communities and improve civic engagement at the local level. (Part I) (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Michaela Neiro explains how the creative use of materials, as well as computer technology, help conservators save cherished objects. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Chen talks about where technology is succeeding in helping students to imagine the applications of their classroom lessons. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Dr. Cohen discusses the diagnosis and treatment of patients with psychotic disorders, using brain imaging and clinical and laboratory pharmacologic approaches. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Tom Crouch relates how Wilber and Orville Wright started revolutions in transportation, warfare, leisure, and communication, thereby changing our world. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
James Lindholm presents the fascinating science and technology currently being used just a few miles off the shore of Massachusetts. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Richard Levy, Emerson alumni and inventor, discusses universal truths based on his innovations on the toy-making bench and market. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Wagner James Au, Pathfinder Linden and other Second Lifeers describe their experiences living inside of "the biggest digital art installation in the world". (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Aaron E. Walsh provides an overview of Immersive Education and the underlying technology platforms that enable the age of Immersive Education. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Henry Kelly gives an overview of the power and promise of Immersive Education, and how the technology can be used to great advantage in our educational system. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Larry Johnson gives an introduction to Second Life, an official Immersive Education platform, and describes how it is used by educators. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
A panel discusses ways that young people use the online societies constructed in multiplayer games to rehearse and refine skills at citizenship. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Bill Arning moderates a panel of artists who are pioneers in digital media and installation, as they discuss central questions posed by new types of art activity. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Lewis Hyde and others discuss the emergence of a new networked culture in which participants co-exist and cooperate in a complex media ecology. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Wagner James Au, Pathfinder Linden and other Second Lifers describe their experiences living inside of "the biggest digital art installation in the world". (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Allison Macfarlane and Andrew Kadak discuss the future of nuclear energy with Victor Reis, Senior Advisor, Office of the Secretary, US Department of Energy. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Joseph Cirincione, Senior Vice President of the Center for American Progress discusses the history and future of nuclear weapons. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Jesper Juul explains the intricate interplay of rules and fiction in video games, and how these patterns, once absorbed, are applied to extra-game environments. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
A panel of experts discusses internet censorship in China, exploring the collision between new technology and the national interests of the most populous country. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
This panel discusses the different technologies, environmental impacts, and timelines of hybrid, natural gas, all electric, and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
The Chudnovsky brothers describe how they used their homemade supercomputer to help preserve the Metropolitan Museum of Art's famous Unicorn Tapestries. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Vessel founders discuss innovative design and distribution that combines quality, unique design and simple solutions to re-invent everyday products. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Steven Dawson discusses his team's efforts to create a complete synthetic human that can simulate responses to injuries and medical procedures. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Amy Smith discusses her interest in creating elegantly simple life-enhancing solutions and labor-saving technologies for the developing world. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Read discusses the ecology, behavior and conservation of the world's porpoises, focusing on harbor porpoises in the Gulf of Maine. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Tom Crouch relates how Wilber and Orville Wright started revolutions in transportation, warfare, leisure, and communication, thereby changing our world. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
James Boyle of Duke Law School discusses how vibrant participatory communications media depend on a delicate balance between the realm of property and the commons. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Helfand and Klatell discuss two recent partnerships where CCNMTL assisted in the emergence of a new technology based curricular and pedagogical approach. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
David Tames moderates a discussion exploring how the documentary form is being influenced, challenged, and transformed by internet video. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
Bill James and Rob Neyer give the statistical inside scoop on everything baseball from what makes the legends great, to who is overrated and why. (Lecture contributed by WGBH)
