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• A comment on Conversation: Can a Childrens Book be written to explain String/M Theories, that is friendly and relatable?

  Sep 26 2012: http://stemtosteam.org/ Encouraging integration of Art and Design in K-20 Education. Championed by Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) Bring forth the Right Brain Innovation. I think I was on the right track suggesting analyzing the brain of youngsters so they may absorb the idea more effectively. Right brain innovation is the answer.

• A comment on Conversation: What were you like as a teenager?

  Sep 15 2012: The world was just opening up to me. I was a nerd, athlete and thought teachers were the greatest people. IQ test revealed 168 in the 9th grade hid it and just tried to fit in with (what I thought) was the cool group. Overall High School was great. Now I like to take walks and have talks with my kids to find out who they are and where their at in their thoughts on social issues.

• A comment on Conversation: Can a Childrens Book be written to explain String/M Theories, that is friendly and relatable?

  Sep 13 2012: http://www.education.virginia.gov/STEM-H-TRACT-2012.pdf This just out a few days ago. Interesting read, couldn't locate Theoretical Science in the list of fields. STEM is up and coming in Virginia. This is a draft beginning with a signed letter by Virginias' Governor.

• A comment on Conversation: Can a Childrens Book be written to explain String/M Theories, that is friendly and relatable?

  Sep 11 2012: You are a very intelligent and informative person. Sorry I didn't respond sooner. Battling an illness. I would like to put something out for younger children 6th grade and younger. Children really can things up early.
  
  Much thanks to you Bob

• A comment on Conversation: Can a Childrens Book be written to explain String/M Theories, that is friendly and relatable?

  Sep 10 2012: Thats beautiful Bob. Yes I was thinking about introductory approaches because of the complexity. AFter looking at loads of text, conversations, etc. I am looking to also preparing the readers brain. What a task this is shaping up to be. The journey is awesome and your suggestions are great. in this process it is opening up so much information, different points of views, perspectives and knowledge. So I am researching the human brain, just a bit. I think it's also important to be responsible . I can just imagine a reader going to hear all these things in their future and debates, wouild like to leave them with one common thread, Would like to open their eyes to the possibility to see new things through New eyes. Hope that doesn't sound weird. But when I'm done , It will make sense. Thank You very much for your thoughts Bob. Greatly appreciated.
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  A comment on Conversation: Can a Childrens Book be written to explain String/M Theories, that is friendly and relatable?

  Sep 9 2012: Thank You Budimir Zdravkovic for your insight. I can envision the illustrations in my mind, but to transfer that vision into a book into a readers mind is challenging yet fun. I considered creating a picture board to give me more direction. i find this project so interesting ecspecially with TED community members input.

• A reply on Conversation: Can a Childrens Book be written to explain String/M Theories, that is friendly and relatable?

  Sep 8 2012: I have alot of homework to do but in that aspect of relating abstract and mathematical entities, math would be the key using a character to express an idea of an mathematical equation and making a relatabe fit. The concept of the theory would be validated by the theory itself in using these entities. I will do more research by other authors on how to introduce these, authors such as Steven Hawkins books for kids and kid friendly introductions from either Lawrence Hall of Science or Lawrence Berkeley Lab as suggested by Fritzie Reisner. What are your thoughts or suggestions on this?

• A comment on Conversation: Can a Childrens Book be written to explain String/M Theories, that is friendly and relatable?

  Sep 7 2012: Good question. I considered the endless questions that children ask ,the "Whys?" "Howcome?" "Whats that?" and the "What ifs?" Decided to go with the What if question. Offering a childlike grasp on the story, through the eyes of a child. Thank you Ken Brown for your question.

• A reply on Conversation: Can a Childrens Book be written to explain String/M Theories, that is friendly and relatable?

  Sep 7 2012: Maybe you should be writing a book. Great experiences. Very interesting and exciting, it makes me want to know more and thats exactly how I would like to make a reader feel. Thank you Fritzie Reisner.

• A reply on Conversation: Can a Childrens Book be written to explain String/M Theories, that is friendly and relatable?

  Sep 7 2012: Yours sparks the imagination and had me laughing. Thank you James Zhang