Sep 29 2012: A lot of people appear to be annoyed at some of the supposed scientific inaccuracies - and I do completely understand - but the point of the video, which is clearly stated at the beginning, is to create a sense of wonder.
And if wonder wasn't the foundation of all our scientific knowledge, then i'll be damned.
Jul 29 2012: What would give you the right to take something away that had not come to it's natural end. Ones who take away life get a slap on the wrists.
Feb 15 2012: For an alternative method of education you might look at growing up with your parents. Consistent figures are priceless in the upbringing of children - perhaps there is a way to replicate the same consistency through school? A disadvantage of this would be that kids would be stuck with the same teacher for a number of years, although I feel the bonds made would summon a large amount of respect, understanding and overall efficient learning.
I am by no means an expert in anyway-shape-or-form, but from an initial perspective yes, a city can be solved - although I might imagine it a little easier to start from scratch. Trying to apply organic ideas to a machine like system could be frictional - if I fertilise my laptop, I should not expect many improvements. Not that you want to hear that. But I would imagine an intermediate stage - or transition period - possible for existing cities, whereby you get cyborg cities (I use the term loosely)
Something that seems sensible to me would be to define some fundamentals. I think a city should be adaptable and flexible like an organic species rather than a machine designed for a specific purpose. Changing to it's own environment for survival.
This is vage I know, but it might spark some ideas...
Feb 7 2012: Alright, well I think you should take a look at "The National", who are an indie band who are quite big in america. "Boxer" is a fine album to sink your teeth into. I would rest some hope with them to begin the swaying of your opinion.
There is a lot more too, but it may not be as accessible. Sometime we have to spread our wings a little and look to different genres.
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This charmingly supports equality in my eyes.
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And if wonder wasn't the foundation of all our scientific knowledge, then i'll be damned.
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Would you agree that we learn a lot more from respectable people than those who teach us how to get degrees so we can teach?
nice one sophie.
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Maybe
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I am by no means an expert in anyway-shape-or-form, but from an initial perspective yes, a city can be solved - although I might imagine it a little easier to start from scratch. Trying to apply organic ideas to a machine like system could be frictional - if I fertilise my laptop, I should not expect many improvements. Not that you want to hear that. But I would imagine an intermediate stage - or transition period - possible for existing cities, whereby you get cyborg cities (I use the term loosely)
Something that seems sensible to me would be to define some fundamentals. I think a city should be adaptable and flexible like an organic species rather than a machine designed for a specific purpose. Changing to it's own environment for survival.
This is vage I know, but it might spark some ideas...
Jon
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There is a lot more too, but it may not be as accessible. Sometime we have to spread our wings a little and look to different genres.