What if our bodies could help grow new life after we die, instead of being embalmed and buried or turned to ash? Join Katrina Spade as she discusses "recomposition" -- a system that uses the natural decomposition process to turn our deceased into life-giving soil, honoring both the earth and the departed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Folge vom 14.06.2017When I die, recompose me | Katrina Spade
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Folge vom 13.06.2017How I built a jet suit | Richard BrowningWe've all dreamed of flying -- but for Richard Browning, flight is an obsession. He's built an Iron Man-like suit that leans on an elegant collaboration of mind, body and technology, bringing science fiction dreams a little closer to reality. Learn more about the trial and error process behind his invention and take flight with Browning in an unforgettable demo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Folge vom 08.06.2017What happens in your brain when you pay attention? | Mehdi Ordikhani-SeyedlarAttention isn't just about what we focus on -- it's also about what our brains filter out. By investigating patterns in the brain as people try to focus, computational neuroscientist Mehdi Ordikhani-Seyedlar hopes to build computer models that can be used to treat ADHD and help those who have lost the ability to communicate. Hear more about this exciting science in this brief, fascinating talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Folge vom 06.06.2017Why glass towers are bad for city life -- and what we need instead | Justin DavidsonThere's a creepy transformation taking over our cities, says architecture critic Justin Davidson. From Houston, Texas to Guangzhou, China, shiny towers of concrete and steel covered with glass are cropping up like an invasive species. Rethink your city's anatomy as Davidson explains how the exteriors of building shape the urban experience -- and what we lose when architects stop using the full range of available materials. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.