Speakers relating to: Science
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David Montgomery
Geomorphologist, Environmental Author
Dirt: The Erosion of Civilizations
Prof. David Montgomery has discovered that the roughly 3 foot-deep skin of our planet is being slowly eroded away, and we are in danger of suffering the same fate as the fallen empires of Mesopotamia, Ancient Greece, and Rome. Montgomery is the author of 'Dirt: The Erosion of Civilizations,' which makes the case that we are using up Earth's soil.
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Quinn Norton
Body Hacking
A multimedia lecture about medical frontiers
As medical technology becomes more advanced, it's falling into the hands of body hackers, people who enhance and change their bodies instead of just curing disease. Meanwhile, in traditional medicine, patients are encouraged to be active and informed, educating themselves about the latest medical research and taking control of their treatment. Where should we draw the line?
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Dr. Phil Plait
Bad Astronomy
Speaker Subtitle 2
Astronomer Phil Plait talks about Bad Astronomy with a humorous look at popular science myths and misconceptions.
2012: We’re All (not) Gonna Die
