science
Carl Sagan: Science and Hope
Except from Carl Sagan's, “The Demon-Haunted World”, "Science and Hope". "For me, there are four main reasons for a concerted effort to convey science-in radio, TV, movies, newspapers, books, computer programs, theme parks, and classrooms - to every citizen. In all uses of science, it is insufficient - indeed it is dangerous - to produce…Read more Carl Sagan: Science and Hope
QualiaSoup: Evolution
Superb little video explains the basics of Evolution, along with some of the many misconceptions about this greatly misunderstood subject.
Carl Sagan’s Cosmos – The Backbone of the Night
Still awesome and awe inspiring, the renowned Carl Sagan discussing our Human Family's ongoing journey out of the darkness of ignorance, into the Light of knowledge.
Carl Sagan: I have a foreboding of an America
QUESTION: In a book published nearly two decades ago, renowned scientist and thinker Carl Sagan wrote the following insightful words; was he really only talking about the United States? “I have a foreboding of an America in my children's or grandchildren's time -- when the United States is a service and information economy; when nearly…Read more Carl Sagan: I have a foreboding of an America
What is Boston Dynamics and why does Google want robots?
Google’s latest acquisition is one of the most advanced robotics companies in the world, and makes robots for the US military Read more... Check out these clips... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7ezXBEBE6U http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wE3fmFTtP9g http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SD6Okylclb8 Believe it or not, they are real robots! The current level of technological development is far more sophisticated than many realise. Reminds me of this…Read more What is Boston Dynamics and why does Google want robots?
Charles Darwin – Light Will Be Thrown On The Origin Of Man
"The whole history of the world, as at present known, although of a length quite incomprehensible by us, will hereafter be recognised as a mere fragment of time, compared with the ages which have elapsed since the first creature, the progenitor of innumerable extinct and living descendants, was created. In the distant future I see…Read more Charles Darwin – Light Will Be Thrown On The Origin Of Man
Islam Calls Us To Seek And Disseminate Knowledge
"The righteous works that continue to benefit a believer after his death include: - the knowledge that he taught and spread among others - a righteous son whom he leaves behind - or a copy of the Qur'an that he bequeaths to his inheritors - or a mosque that he builds - or a rest…Read more Islam Calls Us To Seek And Disseminate Knowledge