Exponential Times

Raw Video: First Video From Moon's Far Side

Singularitarian — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:11:58 +0000

A spacecraft orbiting the moon has captured the first video of the lunar far side that people on Earth can't see. The video was captured by one of NASA's twin Grail probes using MoonKAM, a camera which will eventually be used by students. (Feb. 1)

Beyond Asimov - Laws for Robots

Singularitarian — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:03:35 +0000

Robotic systems become more and more autonomous, and telepresence develops very rapidly. But what happens if things go wrong? Who is responsible for that autonomous cleaning car murdering tourists? How can you identify the owner of that spy-drone filming you naked at the pool? This talk outlines some ideas to trigger a debate on how to deal with these problems, without stifling innovation and fun.

Intel® Presents: A Better Future, Medicine Reaches Out

Singularitarian — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:47:45 +0000

Intel® emerging technology is going global, watch to see how Intel embedded technology assists in medical advances in Mexico.

The Expedition For the Future

Singularitarian — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:40:26 +0000

Google Tech Talk
January 4, 2012

Presented by Jason Rodi

CES: Meet iRobot Ava

Singularitarian — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:07:45 +0000

The maker of the Roomba vacuum's latest creation.

The Next 50 Years: Will Tech Solve Humanity's Problems?

Singularitarian — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:58:22 +0000

Peter Biddle, Intel's General Manager of Services Platform, and Brian David Johnson, Intel's Futurist, talk about how technology can help solve some of humanity's greatest challenges including global warming.

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Experts from Intel Corporation discuss major problems facing humanity, including global warming, an aging world population and the relentless pace of technology. Will better technology solve these problems or are humans hitting a fundamental physical barrier to progress?

TEDxGolfLinksPark - Shubranshu Choudhary - Democratization of media

Singularitarian — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:51:05 +0000

hubhranshu Choudhary is a Knight International Journalism Fellow and the founder of CGNet Swara. Shubhranshu was a BBC South Asia producer for more than 10 years. He serves as a media trainer for theBBC World Service Trust, the United Nations and Indian universities.He produced the first television coverage of foreign militants operating in Indian Kashmir and conducted the first television interview with the chief commander of Kashmiri militant organization. He was also a reporter for The Guardian's South Asia bureau for two years.

The Facebook Effect-Mark Zuckerberg, David Kirkpatrick, and Guy Raz

Singularitarian — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:37:51 +0000

People:

Mark Zuckerberg

This is an episode of REVOLUTIONARIES, a co-production of the Computer History Museum and KQED television, sponsored by Intel. Recorded: July 21, 2010, originally broadcast on January 16, 2012.

Walter Isaacson: The Authorized Biography of Steve Jobs

Singularitarian — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:14:15 +0000

This is an episode of REVOLUTIONARIES, a co-production of the Computer History Museum and KQED television, sponsored by Intel. Recorded: December 13, 2011, originally broadcast on January 30, 2012

Danny Hillis: Back to the future (of 1994)

Singularitarian — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:05:35 +0000

From deep in the TED archive, Danny Hillis outlines an intriguing theory of how and why technological change seems to be accelerating, by linking it to the very evolution of life itself. The presentation techniques he uses may look dated, but the ideas are as relevant as ever.