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www.ted.com Mycologist Paul Stamets studies the mycelium — and lists 6 ways that this astonishing fungus can help save the [Read more…]
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www.ted.com AMD CEO Hector Ruiz talks about his dream of giving the whole world access to the Internet. AMD’s 50×15 [Read more…]
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Tod Machover & Dan Ellsey: Releasing the music in your head
www.ted.com Tod Machover of MIT’s Media Lab is devoted to extending musical expression for everyone — from virtuosi to amateurs, [Read more…]
Rick Warren: Living a life of purpose
www.ted.com Pastor, philanthropist and author Rick Warren reflects on how the success of his book The Purpose-Driven Life triggered his [Read more…]