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Tom Wujec muestra el astrolabio del siglo trece.

Filmed Jul 2009 • Posted Nov 2009TEDGlobal 2009
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En vez de mostrar otra nueva tecnología, Tom Wujec retrocede hasta uno de nuestros primeros pero más ingeniosos dispositivos -- el astrolabio. Con miles de usos, desde dar la hora hasta modelar el cielo nocturno, esta vieja tecnología nos recuerda que lo antiguo puede ser tan brillante como lo completamente nuevo.

Tom Wujec studies how we share and absorb information. He's an innovative practitioner of business visualization -- using design and technology to help groups solve problems and understand ideas. He is a Fellow at Autodesk. Full bio »

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