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The Economist | The World in 2012 Festival predicts the future ahead

December 21, 2011

The World in 2012 Festival predicts the future ahead

The Economist | With lively presidential elections in America and France, the Olympics in London, and massive change happening in every corner of the globe, the year 2012 promises to be a big one. And this year, like every year for the past 25, The Economist has published The World in…, a collection of trends and predictions about the year ahead. Journalists from The Economist and leaders in business, government and a wide… read more

Topics: Singularity/Futures

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The Economist | Vivek Kundra, the White House’s CIO, discusses technological progress and the Singularity

May 11, 2011

Vivek Kundra talks to The Economist

The Economist | Vivek Kundra, President Obama’s Chief Information Officer, speaks about updating Washington D.C.’s tech for the 21st century. This video was recorded live at The Economist‘s “The Ideas Economy” event: Intelligent Infrastructure — The Architecture of Progess, which was held in New York City on February 16–17, 2011.

Transcript excerpt:

Host | In the spirit of fun, in which we’ve been together the last day and a half, I’ll… read more

Video Source: The Economist | “The Ideas Economy”

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Topics: Innovation/Entrepreneurship | Singularity/Futures

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The New York Times | Interview with the robot Bina48

June 20, 2011

Bina48 interview

The New York Times | Bina48 was designed to be a “friend robot,” as she later told me in one of her rare (but invariably thrilling) moments of coherence. Per the request of Martine Rothblatt, the self-made millionaire who paid $125,000 for her last March, her personality and appearance are based on those of Bina Rothblatt, Martine’s living, breathing spouse. [...]

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Video Source: The New York Times

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Topics: AI/Robotics

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The Singularity Is Near | The six epochs

February 22, 2012

yellow molecule

A video produced by TranshumanistForums with audio excerpt from Ray Kurzweil’s book The Singularity Is Near, describing “the six epochs of technology evolution.”

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Video Source: TranshumanistForums / The Singularity Is Near

Topics: Singularity/Futures

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The Verge | Google Now and the future of predictive search

November 7, 2012

Google Now screenshot

The Verge | An interview with the engineering team behind Google Now on Android to find out what’s next for the innovative search feature. Google executives Hugo Barra, Scott Huffman, Jeff Dean, and Vincent Vanhoucke tell the story behind how Google Now came into being and why it represents the best of Google. Read the full article here.

Video Source: The Verge

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Topics: Entertainment/New Media | Internet/Telecom

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Time | 10 questions for Stephen Hawking

February 26, 2011

Stephen Hawking

Time | The renowned physicist has a new book, The Grand Design. Stephen Hawking will now take your questions.

Video Source: Time

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Time article: "10 Questions for Stephen Hawking"

Topics: Physics/Cosmology

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Time | Best inventions of the year: 2007-2010

February 22, 2011

Nexi MDS head

Time | Here are some of 2010′s biggest (and coolest) breakthroughs in science, technology and the arts.

 

Video Source: Time

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Time article | "The 50 Best Inventions of 2010"

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To Age or Not to Age, documentary film by Robert Kane Pappas

March 10, 2010

FILM WEBSITE | Imagine a 120-year-old living like today’s 50 year-olds. Possible? Yes, according to the scientists in Robert Kane Pappas’ new film, To Age or Not to Age. The scientists featured have found the means to postpone and possibly mitigate diseases tied to aging, such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, neurodegenerative diseases, and diabetes. Genes that control aging, among them SIRT2/SIRT1 genes, when altered, may, as a side effect increase… read more

Video Source: film website

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Topics: Biomed/Longevity

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A Boy and His Atom: the world’s smallest movie

May 1, 2013

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You’re about to see the movie that holds the Guinness World Records record for the World’s Smallest Stop-Motion Film (see how it was made here). The ability to move single atoms — the smallest particles of any element in the universe — is crucial to IBM’s research in the field of atomic memory. But even nanophysicists need to have a little fun. In that spirit, IBM researchers used… read more

Video Source: IBM

Topics: Nanotech/Materials Science

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A journey through time

January 25, 2010

EUTUBE | Europe can celebrate 25 years of successful funding of Research in the area of Information and Communication Technologies.

Video Source: EUTube

Topics: Internet/Telecom

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A paper-like, low-power color video display

November 6, 2012

JapanDisplay

Japan Display has developed a paper-like, low-power color reflective LCD that can display video.

Source: Diginfo TV

Topics: Electronics | Entertainment/New Media | Nanotech/Materials Science

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A pro 3D printer with 7 different materials [cute animation]

March 1, 2013

objet30pro_video

The Objet30 Pro desktop 3D printer combines incredible fine detail accuracy with a versatile range of 7 unique and different materials. This 3D printer is the only desktop system to feature clear transparent material and high temperature resistant material. The Objet30 Pro is ideal for the rapid prototyping needs of professional designers and engineers working in industries such as consumer goods, consumer electronics, medical devices, design consultancies and… read more

Video Source: Stratasys

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Topics: Nanotech/Materials Science

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A prosthetic hand controlled by mobile app

April 24, 2013

i-limb-ultra

The Touch Bionics i-limb ultra revolution, featuring a powered rotating thumb, 24 grip options, and extra-sensitive electrodes, is the first upper-limb prosthesis that can be controlled via a mobile app.

Video Source: Touch Bionics

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Topics: AI/Robotics | Human Enhancement | Internet/Telecom

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A revolution in online education?

March 5, 2013

physicsworld_education_edx

In this interview with Physics World, edX president Anant Agarwal explains why he is so confident that the initiative can transform online learning. The program offers free online learning in the form of “MOOCs” (massive open online courses).

Video Source: Physics World

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Topics: Social Networking/Web | Telepresence/Telemedicine/Online Education

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A small robot driven by a moth

February 7, 2013

moth_drives_robot

A male silkmoth uses a small, two-wheeled robot to track down a female silkmoth from the odor of her sex pheromone. The objective: develop autonomous robots that can detect and track down environmental spills and leaks, according to University of Tokyo scientists.

Video Source: University of Tokyo

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Topics: AI/Robotics | Biotech | Cognitive Science/Neuroscience

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