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I'm passionate about

finding things out ... and sharing

An idea worth spreading

'Clifford Stoll: The call to learn' is my favorite TED talk

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education and the future

People don't know that I'm good at

... flying kites

My TED Story

till now i've been a 'consumer' of information and knowledge. i've seen hundreds of talks on ted and other channels. in the future i want to contribute and create. right now i'm thinking about organizing a tedx with friends.

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• A comment on Talk: Skylar Tibbits: The emergence of "4D printing"

  Apr 4 2013: now that's 'unfolding' new ideas

• A comment on Talk: Richard Weller: Could the sun be good for your heart?

  Jan 17 2013: Is this because we all came from Africa?
  The i'll be moving South.
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  A comment on Conversation: Join TED Speakers John Bohannon and Carl Flink Monday, 12/17 to delve into the super-awkward world of "The Facts of Life"!

  Dec 17 2012: Since Gangnam Style is everywhere, my kids are running around the house singing 'Heeeey, sexy lady'
  Such an event could be a 'starting point' but how do you explain sexy to an 4 year old?
  
  Once the boy next door starts 'daggering' my daughter at the school dance or 'sexting' during mathclass, then it might be time to start explaining things!

• A comment on Conversation: Join TED Speakers John Bohannon and Carl Flink Monday, 12/17 to delve into the super-awkward world of "The Facts of Life"!

  Dec 17 2012: To Carl
  
  I don't have a recollection of having 'the talk' with either one of my parents
  It came down to friends, classmates, and experimentation which helped me understand
  Now i'm a parent myself and i'm not afraid of having this talk with my kids
  To me it's more a question of when is the right time or 'how to start the conversation'
  
  Probably their interest will come up eventually and as a parent i think it will be best to be aware of this fact and be honest and open about it
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  A comment on Conversation: Join TED Speakers John Bohannon and Carl Flink Monday, 12/17 to delve into the super-awkward world of "The Facts of Life"!

  Dec 17 2012: I'm guessing my 4yr old son and daughter sooner will be ready for this talk than i'll be aware off
  especially since things seem to be speeding up rapidly

• A comment on Talk: Candy Chang: Before I die I want to...

  Dec 14 2012: this talk reminded me of this article;
  'The top 5 regrets of the dying'
  http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2012/feb/01/top-five-regrets-of-the-dying
  
  after seeing this talk and reading this article i changed
  i am more aware of what life is and how i would like to live it
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  A comment on Talk: Marcus Byrne: The dance of the dung beetle

  Dec 14 2012: This is why i love TED
  
  i saw beauty
  i was moved
  i found reason

• A comment on Talk: Ellen 't Hoen: Pool medical patents, save lives

  Dec 10 2012: If there's a cure for .... (fill the blank) it should be available to anyone, anywhere.
  this is supposed to be an cooperative and 'inclusive' world!
  i'm glad to hear there's some progress at last.
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  A comment on Talk: Ludwick Marishane: A bath without water

  Dec 4 2012: the best of both worlds, a rich man's convenience and a poor man's lifesaver
  great idea, i'd give it a try, check it out here ; http://headboy.org/drybath/
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  A comment on Talk: Teenaged boy wonders play bluegrass

  Nov 21 2012: What a joy to hear and see they have found their talent at such an early age.
  Their Youtube vids are just as amazing.
  I must admit i envy them just a little....