It’s time to start a new category: “Stuff I find interesting” on the web. Part of the reason for this is to expand the variety of topics I explore on this blog. To kick it off, here’s a podcast from… Read More ›
Podcasts
RadioEconomics Interview of Jeffrey Sachs
Dr James Reese informs me that he has republished his interview of Jeffrey Sachs. “Recorded November 2005: Dr. Jeffrey Sachs, listed as one of “World’s Top 100 Public Intellectuals,” “the world’s best known economist,” and “among the 100 most influential… Read More ›
E O Wilson and EoL
Oh wonderful new world of the web, that has such people like E. O. Wilson in it! http://static.videoegg.com/ted/flash/loader.swf E O Wilson got his wish. “As E.O. Wilson accepts his 2007 TED Prize, he makes a plea on behalf of his… Read More ›
The Monk and the Philosopher
All the successful techniques for manipulating matter originated mainly in the West but the greater achievement of manipulating the mind – I am justifiably proud to claim – originated in India. In my opinion, the mind has precedence over matter…. Read More ›
Feynman explaining QED
People I would have loved to have a drink with includes Richard Feynman. I never had the good fortune of meeting the man or even sitting in at one of his lectures. But thanks to the magic of the world… Read More ›
Edifying Entertainment
Thanks to Ameet Deshpande, I was introduced to Ted Talks. TED is “Technology, Entertainment, Design.” Since then, I have delighted in listening to many of the talks. Here is Sir Ken Robinson (mp3 audio ~18 minutes): “Sir Ken Robinson is… Read More ›
National Geographic Podcasts
Free National Geographic Podcasts. Go have fun and perhaps waste some time. 🙂
Scientific American Podcasts
Scientific American podcasts. Free. Haven’t yet checked them out — so cannot say whether they are good or not.
What’s the Point of Inquiry?
Vivek Ladsariya asked me that question yesterday. It is the radio show and podcast of the Center for Inquiry. The mission statement of the Point of Inquiry says (in part): “The purpose of Point of Inquiry is to contribute to… Read More ›
Jagdish Bhagwati on RadioEconomics
Prof James Reese recently interviewed Jagdish Bhagwati, listed as one of “World’s Top 100 Public Intellectuals,” on RadioEconomics.
